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Wendy Will definitely see Stephen so no probs there. Going to head off now and take in some of the atmosphere. See you guys later. T

That's a quorum then. Hopefully see you guys tomorrow. But the more the merrier - so anyone who feels a raging thirst coming on about midday . . . . . . You know where to head for . . . . . . !! T

Dave Sorry I don't know people on here. How will I/we recognise you - any chance of you wearing that ensign like a cape??!! T

I'll get in there as soon as poss. If it's as late as one o'clock and you need to go - no probs. Will quite likely have a Nelson Society badge on. By the way real name is Mark Barrett. So come on let's have a few more bodies! If this is going to be an annual custom (Trafalgar Day ceremony...

Frothblower Does that make you the first definite??!! Need someone else to commit for 12 o'clock and we've got the makings of a "party". I won't know a single one of you - but what the heck!! T

Just been in Birmingham this afternoon. I noticed that the 2 cannon are in place for the salute outside the Council House. Not sure how many people know - but these cannon were the bases of 2 of the lampposts that used to stand at the corners of the Nelson statue. The lampposts were discarded...

John Main reason it comes to mind is that it was quite a torrid time. Certain parties at the time had decided to abandon the railings as they thought the statue "looked better" without them This was despite the fact that the statue PLUS railings are a listed monument. Oh! and yes, also -...

John Nice photo with the statue silhouetted against that striking sky. I think most likely 2005 when it was taken - as the railings were put back in time for the Trafalgar Day ceremony in that year! T

Dave Sorry - I didn't mean to confuse people. The great majority of the ceremony is located at the statue so that is definitely the place to be. But then the event concludes with a march up New Street to Victoria Square where the Lord Mayor takes the salute. In previous years a lot of people...

Just a thought - but the maybe a few folks from this forum could congregate in one of the city centre pubs after the ceremony. The march past and salute at the Council House will be at roughly 12 o'clock - I am sure there would be a suitable venue open by then! It would just need someone to...

Sorry I haven't managed to post this information before. But this is to let you know that there will be a commemorative display for the bi-centenary of the Nelson statue in the Central Library - starting next Monday (Oct 26th). There will be 18 display panels - showing the history of the statue...

PC Of course you know me - I'm sure you can guess!! - I will email you in the next day or so. In reply to Terry's point about Wikipedia. It's definitely wrong - and needs correcting a.s.a.p. Anyone still in the slightest doubt go to Floor 6 in the Central Library and pull out the microfilm...

Were there any anti-aircraft guns on Barr Beacon in WWII? - as there were on the high ground near to Hill Top Golf Course. (i.e. not far from the Hawthorns) You would have thought such guns would have gone on the highest ground possible - but I am still inclined to think Barr Beacon is higher...

Thanks Jenny I will follow up on all these leads. I am especially interested in anything in colour. By definition most of the photos/drawings prior to the 1960's are black & white. So anything with some colour in will brighten up the display and hopefully attract people's attention and...

Hi Wendy I think I may have seen the book you are referring to. A history of W & R produced by the company itself. There is a copy in the Central Library which I had a look through. There are a couple of second hand copies showing on the internet and I am going to order one. If you don't mind...

I just found this picture of the Red House Park obelisk. That's exactly the image I had in my mind - so must be a strong possiblity that this is what I was thinking of. As soon as poss. I will try and get down that way and have a mooch around. Thanks for all the information and pointers. T

Mmmmmm! . . . . . I thought it was the other side of the Scott Arms . . . . but my memory may be playing tricks with me . . . . . I may be thinking of somewhere completely different. Now I understand more about the history of Barr Beacon I am feeling an urge to get up there and take a look...

Thanks Dave, It's interesting that it took them until the 1930's to erect the War Memorial - but better late than never! I am a bit embarrassed to say that I have never been to the top of Barr Beacon. Is the domed structure pictured on this thread the war memorial? Is there some other tall...

The other day I happened to be reading the 1931 obituary of Lt-Col J H Wilkinson - a wealthy Birmingham businessman of the firm Wilkinson & Riddell Ltd. (Don't ask!!!) Included in the obituary was the following statement: That may be common knowledge to people who live in the area - but I...

Wendy Thank you very much for pointing me in that direction. I should have said in my post that I had actually come across that thread - but because Oisin's picture is framed with glass in front I assumed it would be impractical to try and take a scan from it. BUT I had missed the fact that...