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    Barr Street, Hockley

    I can see Courts in Barr Street but they vanish later on. Is this because they were demolished or did manufacturers take them over and build premises on them.
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    Barr Street, Hockley

    Thank you so much for this.
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    Barr Street, Hockley

    Fascinating, thank you.
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    Barr Street, Hockley

    Thank you for your help with this. I do appreciate it. Is is toilets, bins, washing outhouse? I was 17 and worked on the Reception in the mornings and the Production Office in the afternoons. I was progress chasing and would have been in the enamelling workshops probably every afternoon...
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    Barr Street, Hockley

    Hi Astoness I worked in Barr Street about 1959 at Fattorinis, I would love to see this photo as I am researching Barr Street at the Moment.
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    Courtyards and yards of brum

    This is great. I am researching Barr Street and this is so close. Thank you
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    Map of Summer Lane & Hockley

    Great detail. I am researching Barr Street, is it possible to get a copy of the full length of it by any chance please?
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    Barr Street, Hockley

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH
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    Old street pics..

    Wonderful photo and info. I presume these were back to backs.
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    Old street pics..

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    Old street pics..

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    Barr Street, Hockley

    thank you that a help
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    Barr Street, Hockley

    Is that the Whistle Factory?
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    Barr Street, Hockley

    Barr Street Hockley. Afternoon all, I am just starting on a project on Barr Street Hockley and would love any help you could give me in the way of buildings, photos etc. as I am starting from scratch. Thank you.Mary M
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    Battle Of The Somme 1 July Centenary

    i am trying to understand the formation of the Birmingham Pals during WW1. I know there was a tremendous reaction to Kitcheners call to arms from Brummies but were the Pals mainly classed as non manual applicants?
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    The Roundhouse

    I used to work on the telephone exchange for Public Works Dept in the late 1950's, as lunch time relief. I was a junior at the Council House and Bush House but didn't realise what was behind the front office.
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    Blakenhall School Garretts Green

    Does anyone remember the dances at Blakenhale school in Garretts Green?
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    Tony Hancock

    Its actually facing into Corporation Street in the direction of the Law Courts.
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    Tony Hancock

    It was there on saturday.
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    City Centre Photographs

    Re: City Centre Photo Album You will find the archways where the wedding photos were taken are in the Peace Gardens up by Holloway Head.
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