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Two more from 1948 & 1955

Here are the covers from the Theatre Royal Programmes L to R: 1943, 1944, & 1945 Dec 43 Robinson Crusoe Sept 44 Ring Time Dec 45 The Sleeping Beauty.

The Queen & Duke's Land Rover slowly passed by the crowd

I found this print on the back of brown paper used to cover a book to protect the hardcover done I think in about 1949. Print size is approx. 11" x 8.5".

Same address 1930 but then Mrs Maud Phillips

Thank you, Astoness, mikejee & Pedrocut for you swift and informative replies. RobT

I have a ledger book with a photo of this shop can anyone please tell me how long & the dates they were in business. RobT

Can anybody say what number New John Street West this was in 1880? Any what street/Road was it in junction with? Rob T

This is from the 1858 General & Commercial Directory

There are 10 new colourful bears in Birmingham Here are 4 of them

Thank you to all that have replied much appreciated. I have one last request from my friend in Spain, probably not available but can anyone find photo of John Henderson Porter 1824-1895? (Note: NOT John Henderson)

I have a question about the engineer John Henderson Porter (1824-1895) who, located in Tividale, Birmingham, built important metal structures. I have been attracted by the now disappeared 150 ft tall wrought iron Buda Island lighthouse (1864-1961), at the mouth of river Ebro that could make a...

List below from 1967-68 Kelly's shows businesses in this area, there is no entries for 160 & 166 in the 1972-73 Kelly's

The 53rd Scout rally at Handsworth Park on 3rd July 1966, It was opened by Princess Margaret

The tram 69 was brought into service by June 1906 and was withdrawn January 1937