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  1. A Sparks

    Birmingham Bedstead Factories

    I think Eric might have meant the handwriting on the invoice?
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    Birmingham Cinemas

    Yes, I did but not by choice : unamused: my mother got me to take my young sister, I was a teenager and didn't think it was a very 'cool' film to see, however it was OK when I saw it!
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    Flares broad street - manager commiting suicide

    This was Edward's No 8, afterwards known as Eddie's on the corner of Lower Severn Street and John Bright Street.. https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/directory_record/138074/edwards_number_8 The Grapes was in Hill Street.
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    Flares broad street - manager commiting suicide

    ....just remembered, I think the bar was Edwards No 8
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    Flares broad street - manager commiting suicide

    Rebecca's was in Lower Severn Street as was another bar which the Fewtrells ran (can't remember the name now) maybe a name change at some point?
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    Alfred Bird F.C.S.

    Wow, great house! Very interesting interiors.
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    Birmingham Camera Companies

    There is a reference to Standard Cameras in an article on BBC Wales today (photo by Sarah Evans) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgrr2mm0mn2o
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    Mother's Club Carlton Club Ballroom Erdington

    I was there that night too, the place was very full, I think mainly as people and musicians in local bands who knew Robert Plant and John Bonham were keen to see what the band was like - they were more the draw than the other two! I remember the Way of Life very well, my friend and I saw them...
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    Birmingham's Working Horses

    Same here - our milk man's horse was called Plum.
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    College Road Handsworth

    Thanks - I'll ask her :)
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    Canals of Birmingham

    On the BBC website today - quite interesting. Love the German enthusiast! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-birmingham-69062137
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    College Road Handsworth

    That's great! What was the name of the shop please?
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    Corporation Street

    The Blood Donor centre was also in the building back in the 70s, I used to go there as we were allowed time off work if you wished to donate!
  14. A Sparks

    it is G G Jean's Birthday today

    Happy Birthday :)
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    John Henderson Porter, Tividale, Birmingham 1824-1895

    Yes, I was a bit puzzled about that!
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    Happy birthday aggie2347

    Happy Birthday!
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    Canals of Birmingham

    That's good to know, I guess his filming just happened to be at a quieter time.
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    Canals of Birmingham

    Great walk, it gives an entirely different aspect of the areas you know. Nice to see a canal boat moored, I was wondering if the canal was actually used by traffic!
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    Plans for Digbeth/Highgate area

    New plan for Digbeth to make a feature of the River Rea. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cprrjzj2qwpo
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    Wood Lane Handsworth

    Yes, I would say you are right about that position in Wood Lane.
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