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    A Sparks reacted to Ladywood 2's post in the thread Needless Alley with Appreciate Appreciate.
    I always made a point of visiting the stamp shop from the out side and drool over the penny blacks on display. I still don't have one.
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    A Sparks reacted to mikejee's post in the thread Newhall Street with Appreciate Appreciate.
    The 1932 Kellys shows 101 as on the corner of Lionel St, (107 not listed, but would not be on a corner). It is occupied by the British...
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    A Sparks replied to the thread Bull Street.
    Number 90 has made his address very clear to see!!
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    A Sparks reacted to mikejee's post in the thread Bull Street with Appreciate Appreciate.
    90-94 Bull Street before the Corporation Street development. Barrows at no 93, Thomas White, linen drapers, at no 92, William Hunt...
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    A Sparks reacted to Vivienne14's post in the thread Newhall Street with Appreciate Appreciate.
    #101 Newhall Street is now Brindley House - apartments. On the early photos it looks like a road leading down on the left.Today there...
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    A Sparks reacted to Pedrocut's post in the thread Newhall Street with Appreciate Appreciate.
    In January 1888, 101seems to be a "void" house, and 5 hundredweight of lead was stolen from the roof. Two tons had now been taken...
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    A Sparks reacted to Pedrocut's post in the thread Newhall Street with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Aris's in July 1868 shows 101 to be let. says known as "The Falcon Hotel." [In 1854 advertised as the Falcon Family and Commercial Hotel]
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    A Sparks reacted to Radiorails's post in the thread Science Museum Newhall Street with Appreciate Appreciate.
    The engine J3471 was from Jersey. hence the Jersey registration. As stated it was made by Marenghi, in France, who were also famous...
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    A Sparks reacted to Vivienne14's post in the thread Newhall Street with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Maybe a pharmacy/dispensary/medical service ? For some reason the windows on the top floor seem to have been adapted/modified - newer...
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    A Sparks reacted to mikejee's post in the thread Congreve Street with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Not sure they are queuing, as many seem to be facing the camera. But if they are then it might be for an item coming out of the oven, In...
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    A Sparks reacted to Vivienne14's post in the thread Science Museum Newhall Street with Appreciate Appreciate.
    More from a Science Museum rally. Below: Loaded on the flat bed trailer for the trip home is Marshall General Purpose Engine, regn. E...
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    A Sparks reacted to Vivienne14's post in the thread Science Museum Newhall Street with Appreciate Appreciate.
    A few locomotives for the enthusiasts at a traction engine rally outside the Museum of Science and Technology on Newhall Street...
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    A Sparks replied to the thread Newhall Street.
    Do you know what the building was used for? On the steps of the first photo there looks like a small sign with a cross.
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    A Sparks reacted to Pedrocut's post in the thread Newhall Street with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Another picture taken 3 years earlier… Property on the corner of Newhall Street and Lionel Street, Birmingham. (JW Steele, 1929)...
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    A Sparks reacted to Pedrocut's post in the thread Newhall Street with Appreciate Appreciate.
    101, Newhall Street. (1932, William Clark) [Birmingham Archives and Collections]
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