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Its great! I saved this image from somewhere a long time ago.

I'm really letting my memories fly now lol, perhaps as a tribute to my old and much loved home. Does anyone else rember the official opening of the petrol station near to the circle. An ITV celebrity opened it, I can see his face but for the life of me I can't remember his name. I remember...

Speaking of the old cottages, my first love if you could call it that was with Samantha Goodman who used to live in the cottage next door. The house itself always smelt lovely, they used to burn incense sticks and I remember her Mom and Dads bedroom was way up in the loft area. The paper shop...

Hi Vivienne, yes I went to Cranbourne road. I left aged 16 so that would be 1982. I started Nursery I think it was at cranbourne Road. The was a small building near the entrance and the school itself was split in two halves I think. I attended both halves but not sure of my age then lol Mr...

I've just found these two images from a council planning application. The one photo shows a recent view overlooking the bowling green. https://connect.birmingham.public-i.tv/document/SITE_VISIT_Former_Hare_and_Hounds_PH__Kingstanding_Road__Kingstanding__B44_9TG.pdf

The late Charlie Williams, I rember now.

I'm still in shock and don't even think I can bring myself round to visiting just yet. So many fond memories there I could write a book. What a shame... I know the Pub became known for less savoury dealings in its latter years but memories were all good, when the pub thrived with Bingo in the...

Loving your Avatar, sparks, funny how I was thinking about the King Kong visit only the other day and there he is in all his glory :0)

Hi Lyn, thanks for your reply, and everyone elses btw :0) I don't recall a tunnel as such Lynn, well at least not one that was open when we lived there. You could get out to the main lower level through the cellar that lead to the old downstairs bar / serving area that was boarded up. Beyond...

It's ok, I've found a news article. I'm gutted, I grew up in that pub until I was 16 and I have so many fond memories of living there. I know it was earmarked for possible demolition but to see my old home going up in flames like this is just heartbreaking.

Do we have any further update in respect of a possible fire here at the pub?

Hello everyone I turn to the Power of the BHF in a plea for any recollections relating to BISF (British Iron & Steel Federation) houses in the Birmingham area and surrounding districts. These post war houses commonly described as Prefabs or Tin Tops, are actually steel framed permanent...

What an amazing set of images Astoness, thank you so much for sharing them! It's amazing to see just how narrow the road was outside the pub and the fields in the distance behind. I had no idea that the bungalow next door was so old, I always thought it was post WW2. It seems odd to see the...

Re: Detectives needed Griffins Greengrocers, Mr Sparrow Newtown Row, Burlington Stree Sorry for the delay in replying everyone, I've been on my back the last few days with the worlds worst high octane Man Flu, I'm just starting to feel better. Thank you so much for all of your replies, I'm...

Calling all sleuths A close female relative of mine has recently told me of a strong family link that was to me previously unknown. If this link is correct It could open up a whole legion of information and relatives that until now I never knew existed. To start I would very much like to ask...

Re: hare and hounds..kingstanding. Yes I do Jean, his name is Paul and he's off living in sunny Spain. Please tell me more:redface:

Jean, Ruby Youlden was my my mothers aunt who was married to her Uncle John. Bren on this site should be able to update you more. My mother and father John And Joan Buck used to run the pub around 1971-1981. I'm one of their twin children. :0)

Re: Coal Dealer - Newtown/Aston Hi Sylvisayers, according to my mother it wasn't Sarah Brotherhood who took in the artists it was her Gran, Barbarah Youlden.

Hi Bren, I hope you and the family are well. Just talking to Mom about the old coal yard and shop funnily enough and I started searching the old web and came accross your post. Mom was telling me about her gran Barbara who use to own the shop & Coal yard back in those days(C. 1934 ish). She...

Re: hare and hounds..kingstanding. Amazing images. Many Thanks for sharing, it was my home for many years:) My parents ran the pub for around 10 years. We left when I was 16. I think we moved in around 1971 and left in 81. John & Joan Buck were the licence holders. I can remember at lot...