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    GEC WITTON WORKS

    I think that many of us parked on a hill so we could either start the vehicle or save the battery, particularly when you had to leave the parking lights on :)
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    Great Western Railway

    That is a wonderful specimen!
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    GEC WITTON WORKS

    Yes, and I wonder how many cars there would be in today’s world?
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    Articles: The Iron Room, Birmingham Libraries. Recent Articles

    Thank goodness for Carl Chinn and preserving so much of Birminghams history and heritage!
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    Clifton Road Aston

    Just like my Nanna in Aston and where I was born.
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    Smethwick

    Just reading this thread, what a beautiful story and yet so sad after over a 100 years! I wish them a long and healthy retirement!
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    The turks head...closed

    Yum yum Brew X1!
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    Birmingham Nightclubs of the Past - Memories

    Great memories!
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    Lucas Engineering School Great Hampton Street

    A wonderful tribute whatever they were for!
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    Writings of member Barr_Beacon

    I echo those words! A big thank you…
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    Motorcycle Shops

    Great start Kit! Welcome to the BHF a great place with wonderful folks, enjoy!
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    OLD AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS

    Yes, there was an entrance at both ends. One was a little fancier that the other as shown in mikes photos.
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    Canals of Birmingham

    Great insight!
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    Trolley buses

    Thank you!
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    Trolley buses

    Alan, I was referring to the 1940 one. I loved everything about trolley buses especially when the conductor had to reposition the power take off with the long pole.
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    Trolley buses

    Quite a bit ugly I would say!
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    OLD AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS

    The 29A was my bus of choice! It took me just about every where I needed and wanted to go!
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    Aston Hall

    Absolutely, my older sister took me there in the early 50’s. We walked there. No buses or cars!
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    Aston Hall

    Magnificent photos to be sure, brings back so many memories visiting there (the park) as a child.
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    Kingshurst

    Richard, you said WAS the pub, is it gone now?
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