• Welcome to this forum . We are a worldwide group with a common interest in Birmingham and its history. While here, please follow a few simple rules. We ask that you respect other members, thank those who have helped you and please keep your contributions on-topic with the thread.

    We do hope you enjoy your visit. BHF Admin Team

Recent content by ShirleyHare

  1. S

    Aston Tavern, Aston Hall Road

    Hi All, my grandparents Shirley and John Hare were the publicans in 1970/71 and my nan has so many ghost stories from the tavern, I know they do lots of ghost hunts at Aston Hall now, but does anyone have any stories of the ghosts in the pub?
  2. S

    Aston Tavern 1970-71 and Beggar's Bush 71-75

    My grandad John David Hare died of a heart attack in 1974 at the Beggar’s Bush. Afterwards, they said my nan would have to leave as she was a widow but she made so much money for them that they allowed her to stay with my mum and aunt and they even put her name above the door. She put on a night...
  3. S

    Aston Tavern 1970-71 and Beggar's Bush 71-75

    Aww it’s so nice to hear everyone’s memories of a place so important in our families history
  4. S

    Aston Tavern 1970-71 and Beggar's Bush 71-75

    Thank you so much! This is exactly how they remember it!
  5. S

    Aston Tavern 1970-71 and Beggar's Bush 71-75

    Thank you so much! Both my nan and my mum said they remembered being there whilst the roundabout was still there! Got them both emotional!
  6. S

    Aston Tavern 1970-71 and Beggar's Bush 71-75

    I'm writing on behalf of my nan Shirley Hare (previously Shirley Cooley). Her and my grandad John David Hare were the publicans of the Aston Tavern in 1970-71 and then of the Beggar's Bush. I've been trying to find news articles and pictures for a present to her but had no luck so far. Would be...
See more
Back
Top