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Grade II listed 'Gwenda Works' on Legge Lane in the Jewellery Quarter. The building was originally built in 1913 for Sir Henry Manton, silversmith and cut glass manufacturer. It was designed by Birmingham Architect William Doubleday and is recognised as one of the most important examples of Arts...

I went past there recently. It's now a chip shop.

Thanks Phil. I have now found some for Walford road via the search facility.

Thanks for the kind message Viv. Yes they are both visible today.

Thanks. I will do that now

Cheers. I lived on the right side of Walford road (if you were coming from Golden Hillock road), i.e. the side closer to Anderton road or Abbotsford road. I also lived on Walford road, so any old pics of The Embassy, The Waldorf or other stores on Walford road would be great.

Ghost sign for M J Nolan store on Walford road (corner of Medlicott road) Sparkbrook.

Stratford road Sparkhill. Ghost sign for Harry Essex Hardware and Tools.

Will do, thanks. I should also have a few more

Has anyone got any photos/memories of Barrows road in Sparkbrook? Perhaps some photos from the German bombings or something more recent? Your help is much appreciated

You can still see the top part of the Harry Essex Hardware and Tools banner on Stratford road in Sparkhill (see image below). I recognised it from your photo