• Welcome to this forum . We are a worldwide group with a common interest in Birmingham and its history. While here, please follow a few simple rules. We ask that you respect other members, thank those who have helped you and please keep your contributions on-topic with the thread.

    We do hope you enjoy your visit. BHF Admin Team

devonjim's latest activity

  • devonjim
    devonjim replied to the thread IN OUR GARDENS 2026.
    A Ringlet. One of the 11 brown butterlies.
  • devonjim
    devonjim reacted to Smudger's post in the thread IN OUR GARDENS 2026 with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Depends on your neighbours Jim. A big hairy overweight naturist then a 6 foot fence is essential. As the saying goes... You can choose...
  • devonjim
    devonjim reacted to Radiorails's post in the thread Warwick Road, Tyseley with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Yes Jim, swaling but I do not recall that word being used in the Midlands to describe the burning of grass land and railway embankments...
  • devonjim
    devonjim replied to the thread IN OUR GARDENS 2026.
    Just a thought! In 1940's 50's our garden fences were "see-through" palings or chain-link and we saw and knew our neighbours now we have...
  • devonjim
    devonjim replied to the thread Warwick Road, Tyseley.
    Swaling? As a child our back garden was along side North Warwickshire line
  • devonjim
    devonjim reacted to Radiorails's post in the thread Warwick Road, Tyseley with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Railway embankments, during steam train days, were usually fired up on the grass sections, which kept the embankment or cutting in a...
  • devonjim
    devonjim replied to the thread Warwick Road, Tyseley.
    See #37 above!
  • devonjim
    devonjim replied to the thread Warwick Road, Tyseley.
    Still standing even now , but can't see from that side because railways dont keep their embankments clear, no sparks from steam trains...
    • Screenshot (46).jpg
  • devonjim
    devonjim replied to the thread Warwick Road, Tyseley.
    Opposite Tyseley Lane. I use to train spot from exactly there late 1940's!
  • devonjim
    devonjim replied to the thread Central Fire Station HQ.
    Wash Lane. I had a great uncle who was based there after the war. I think he was Cyril Bishop,certainly Bishop he was one of many...
  • devonjim
    devonjim reacted to Dinger's post in the thread Lickey Hills with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Definitely the Old Rose and Crown on Rose Hill in the Lickeys - Thiese photos illustrate just one of the many points that identify it as...
  • devonjim
    devonjim reacted to Radiorails's post in the thread OLD AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Well, Alan (Astonian) probably would tell you - if he was still with us, as he was well acquainted with Ladywood and Hockley and many...
Show older items
Back
Top