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    National School Erdington

    Thanks. What a shame....and shame on them for vandalising a church.
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    National School Erdington

    I saw a photo of Erdington that was taken in the 50's I think and mentioned the National School,but no photo. Does anybody have one in their collection? I was also looking on the Erdington site. Was The Acorn knocked down? (It is the one opposite poor St Barnabas isnt it.) Whats happening with...
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    Salford Bridge

    Hi Just had a quick look on Google earth.I couldnt see any sign of anything that could have been a cave,just looked like gardens to me. Were they between the two sets of houses? Any photos of Salford Bridge before it was demolished.There used to be shops there I seem to remember when I was on...
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    Alleyne Road Erdington

    My Mum lived here in the 30' and 40's Any photos of what it was like then,or the surrounding area at that time....... please
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    Coachsmiths arms small heath Hare&Hounds Minworth

    I bet it has changed a lot since I was a little ankle biter
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    Coachsmiths arms small heath Hare&Hounds Minworth

    Lovely!! Thanks.Interesting the older photo makes the pub look smaller.I have saved them to show Mum,she will be thrilled. The Coachsmiths was in Watery Lane.no 12 or 13.
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    Coachsmiths arms small heath Hare&Hounds Minworth

    Just looking through lots of old photos on the site. Does nobody have a photo of the Coachsmiths Arms in Small Heath,or any memories.I would love to be able to file them on my laptop to take to show my Mum,she will be so pleased to see where her Dad lived ...so all you lovely helpful people they...
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    Salford Bridge

    Hi all.Did anyone reply to the question of the caves. I used to live along Gravelly Hill,where were the caves? I can remember spaghetti junction being built. I was out with a boyfriend and he nearly went into the big hole that had been dug to make a roundabout,because the last time he had come...
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    W M Taylors of Erdington

    My last post wasnt connected to Taylors...sorry...meant to ask whether there was any news from anybody re the Taylor family...if not of the present,as Mum still asks about Michael Taylor...how about the history of how the store started,what was there before it etc?
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    W M Taylors of Erdington

    Reviving this thread....is it Highcroft oposite Rookery park? I used to walk past the hospital on my right,when I went to Birches Green School.I lived in the maisonettes at the top of Bromford Lane,by Cleeve House,turn right and go down to school past the hospital in question......please help me...
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    George Hughes, Wheelmakers

    I passed the wheel the other day, its still there nearly overgrown but visible.
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    Mills Of Birmingham

    Hi Baron...looking at your names..I have Harde/iman and Thursfield in my lot...any Hand/s in yours?
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    Aston Pictures

    Hi..I found the photos of Thimble Mill..thanks...has anybody any more?
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    High Street Erdington

    Lovely old photo Shera....any more where that came from? Please
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    High Street Erdington

    Thanks for this ..really interesting
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    High Street Erdington

    Hi all...no I have discovered how to save old photos,are there any more to be had of old Erdngton please
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    Aston Pictures

    Hi all....just picked up this thread ,which is loooooonnnng...can anyone remember or does anyone have an old photo of Thimlbe Mill Lane please
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    Thursfield

    Do you think there wil be any photos of Thimble Mill Lane on the Aston History website?
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    No Added Sugar

    Hello all.To everybody who has diabetes or knows anyone who has diabetes,please read all you can that is written by Patrick Holford. He claims that it can be reversed.I think type 1 is the tricky one,but he has stories from people whose lives have been changed by his advice. You can help...
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    Elmdon Airport Birmingham International Airport

    Sorry I speed read this link...it was simple pleasures in those days.
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