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    Black Sabbath

    With a Nod of Thanks To Scruffy Murphys
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    Warwick Road, Tyseley

    I went to Yardley Grammar 1972 - 1977 and the shop was always Very busy, I think it’s still there. The School playing fields (entrance same side of shop) were also built on. The Kitchen/ Dining rooms were also situated down there.
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    HS2 progress 2020 and beyond

    Below from BBC News today. In 2011 I was 51 (November) in 2039 I will be 79, and it probably still won’t be finished! Ineptitude once again has Prevailed.
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    Co-op and "The Tunnel"

    Pretty sure that 1977 - 78 Ish (Always a ish!) the Kitchen Furniture Dept was located in The Tunnel link, running under / across the High St.
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    HS2 progress 2020 and beyond

    It Will be Outdated before it’s finished, whenever that is.
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    The Midland Hotel (Burlington Hotel)

    Below Image from Evening Mail
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    1960s & 1970s buildings

    The Jekyll & Hyde is Now The Queen’s Head, Again!
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    1960s & 1970s buildings

    Currently , The whole frontage / building is swathed in scaffolding and sheeting, undergoing remodelling ? Sadly, Courtier Cuts has now gone.
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    New Street City Centre Birmingham

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    New Street City Centre Birmingham

    The entrance to The Tavern in The Town / Yard of Ale Pubs and later an All you can eat Chinese Buffet were to the right of the picture.
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    New Street City Centre Birmingham

    The Co-Op used to have it’s offices in King Edward House ( Human Resources etc )
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    King Edward House New Street

    The Co-Op used to have it’s offices in King Edward House ( Human Resources etc )
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    Eagle And Tun Cauliflower Ear Pub Banbury Street New Canal Street

    I Think the Sheeran Pic was actually at The Roost, Small Heath.
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    Silent Witness TV series 29 filmed in Birmingham

    A Touch of Irony, Perhaps ?
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    Silent Witness TV series 29 filmed in Birmingham

    Scene F- Moat Lane, Scene G-Upper Dean St, Rag (indoor) Market side entrance in background. Not too certain, but I think Old Pub on right of Scene C is ‘The Spotted Dog’ (Not the one on Warwick St) once owned / run by Bunny Johnson ?
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