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Just to let you all know that both the Civic Society Music Heritage Plate and Toyah's Star have been removed for safekeeping while what remains of The Ritz Ballroom is demolished. We are in the process of talking to the owner of the building (not Cssh Converters) about incorporating the plate...

Latest news is that the whole of the building is to be demolished. We hope to be able to remove for safe keeping the Civic Society Musical Heritage Plate on Saturday and Toyah's star on Sunday. Both seem to be in reasonable condition. Don't know about CCTV coverage.

Toyah's star is still there but it will need a bit of TLC (tender loving care!). Spoke to senior fireman yesterday afternoon and they have still not been advised if whole building needs to be demolished. Civic Society who own the Musical Heritage Plate will remove it for safe keeping if...

The first ever Civic Society Musical Heritage Plate has survived the fire! Despite the fire, organisers of the King's Heath Walk of Fame are still planning a whole series of commemorative events over the summer to celebrate some of the major pop acts who played the Ritz in the 1960's. See our...