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    First Edition, First Impression of the Original Guinness Book of Records from 1955.

    Thanks Mike, I see that now. I wonder if that was a regional office address at the time for Guinness.
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    First Edition, First Impression of the Original Guinness Book of Records from 1955.

    I think they are suggesting it was the address of the publisher.
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    First Edition, First Impression of the Original Guinness Book of Records from 1955.

    I'm interested in this post on Reddit Does anyone know for sure what the reference to Birmingham is all about?
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    St Margaret’s School in the 1880’s

    Yeah I seem to remember being told the original school was on Richmond Road but on the other side of the road to existing school, near the canal I think.
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    Eagle And Tun Cauliflower Ear Pub Banbury Street New Canal Street

    Famous of course for UB40 and Red Red Wine.
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    Rudders and Payne fire

    This made me laugh, I knew Betty very well. She was a lovely lady.
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    Girling Brakes - Tyseley

    I wonder if you used to work with my father Dave? James (always called Jim) Jones. He was a machine tool fitter.
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    Crossroads programme

    I think you are correct John, I found a short history here. Alpha/ATV/Central and Carlton held onto the designation BAT, which I was told stood for Birmingham Astoria Theatre. The BAT designation is that used by the Post Office/BT for their video/audio circuits.
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