Godber

It just gets better and better https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czex3lj077xo Over ONE HUNDRED BILLION POUNDS in today’s prices??? Jesus...

There may have been problems filling it in as they are a source of ground pollution so covering them over may have been a quick...

What is the circular structure in this map, on the opposite side of the canal to Nechells Gas works...

It must be a gasometer. On the large scale map: https://maps.nls.uk/view/228801890 it is identical to the gasometer on the other side of...

I agree, I thing it is a part demolished gasometer. What your looking at is the concrete conical base with water around the edges. As...

I agree with you both, Mike and Morturn, it certainly does seem to be a partially dismantled gasometer. The O.S. map from 1902 indicates...

Have now carried out a bit more research on line and yes Crusader tanks were made at Longbridge although as Godber mentioned the main...

Great post . Used to go in the Costermonger on Saturday lunchtime after shopping in the mid 70s like you say seemed it was a lot better...

2 more of guest street hover over photos for dates lyn

By the look of it that’s a Crusader tank, apparently they were built primarily at the Nuffield factory on Drews Lane. Can’t find any...

It's hard to match up this 1964 Park Stores view with today's Park View Gallery premises. But there are a few details, such as windows...

I only go “up Town” if it’s unavoidable, if I want to see a live performance like a comedian, a ballet, a group etc sometimes it’s the...

hi lynn in 60 years time(in my opinion the shelf life of todays modern buildings) the youngsters of today will be asking the same...

I know the feeling Lyn, it's not very welcoming is it? It really needs to be made so that it feels safer for everyone, particularly at...

yes john they were great times at the costermongers..at time when the city centre was a joy to be a part of but now sadly its just a...