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    57 St Paul’s Square building history

    Thank you for the info. I will certainly look into this.
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    57 St Paul’s Square building history

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    57 St Paul’s Square building history

    I would love to know more about the possibilities of a tunnel under the Square.
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    57 St Paul’s Square building history

    Thank everyone for contributing to this thread. Fascinating info. I love the idea of a tunnel across StPauls Square.
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    57 St Paul’s Square building history

    Does anyone have any information on The Old Chapel in St Paul’s Square in the Jewellery Quarter please
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    St Pauls Church St Pauls Square

    There are two beautiful stained glass in the church. One to the Hollins family, the other to the Rev Burges. Does anyone know where they were made and who by?
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    Time Works Factory, Barr Street., Hockley. I took this photo in their yard. Does anyone know what this little building would have been used for please

    I started the original thread because I am researching Barr Street. I would love to learn more about your family connections to this building.
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    55 Ludgate Hill - Foundation stone - Lionel Street, Birmingham

    That's the one on the corner. Thanks for the input. Anyone know why a foundation stone would be laid with full masonic rites by Sir William Wiley, Provincial Grand Master for Warwickshire May 20th 1939.
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    55 Ludgate Hill - Foundation stone - Lionel Street, Birmingham

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    55 Ludgate Hill - Foundation stone - Lionel Street, Birmingham

    Does anyone have any information on the building on Ludgate Hill, Jewellery Quarter please. Was it a Masonic Lodge and do you know what's to become of the building as it looks like its under repair at the moment.
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    Royal Warwickshire Regiment - Lebisey Normandy Memorial

    Brilliant. Where will this take place please.
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    Betting Shops Bookies Bookmaking

    I used to work for Bookmakers of Birmingham (in the early 60’s). They opened in Edgbaston Street, opposite the markets. I also worked in one of their shops which was inside Snow Hill Station. I think the station had closed down by then. I remember that when the Snowhill shop opened it was in...
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    J. Allday , 9. Warstone Lane

    Thank you for all your replies. I will continue with trying to find out more about this beautiful building.
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    J. Allday , 9. Warstone Lane

    I am looking for info on a building in Warstone Lane. J.Allday is on the letterbox. Does anyone have any information on the building or the man please?
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    Barr Street, Hockley

    This is a great map of Barr Street. I am researching Barr Street, would it be possible to see t he continuation of the street right up to the Timeworks? Thank you so much. I really appreciate your help
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