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  1. brummy-lad

    Villa Road Handsworth

    I'm sure, like myself, many become nostalgic when viewing the sepia toned image, in reality the modern image (if the vehicles were removed) but sepia toned, adds something to this google view.
  2. brummy-lad

    New Street City Centre Birmingham

    A different view of the Waterloo Bar (1895) as can be seen in posts #26, #332 and #394.
  3. brummy-lad

    Park Lane...Aston

    I'm getting closer to having a photo of No. 143 (Keight's bicycle shop), this was sent to me today by a relative who I have recently renewed contact with after 70 years. We used to play in the back garden of 143, we would have been about 5 and can both recall swatting flies with a rolled up...
  4. brummy-lad

    National Library of Scotland maps

    Just an observation but on the Georeferenced maps there are certain areas not displaying house numbers e.g. Rocky Lane, Holland Road, Cromwell Street Scholefield Street. Luckily, on the Map Finder option the house numbers are displayed. I came across this because I am planning to do an update...
  5. brummy-lad

    Temporary churches, prefabricated churches, tin tabernacles, iron churches, iron chapels

    This one appears to show a larger house to the right of the church but footprint is not a good match. EDIT: Appears on both Kelly's of 1908 and 1912 so doubtful if this is the one.
  6. brummy-lad

    Temporary churches, prefabricated churches, tin tabernacles, iron churches, iron chapels

    This is a possibility.
  7. brummy-lad

    Temporary churches, prefabricated churches, tin tabernacles, iron churches, iron chapels

    Link to a detailed map of Handsworth 1912-1913 https://maps.nls.uk/view/102347399
  8. brummy-lad

    Whitehead street, Aston

    Another brilliant creation, thank-you.
  9. brummy-lad

    It's Curly's birthday

    Happy Birthday Curly hope your day is great
  10. brummy-lad

    It was brummy lads birthday yesterday

    Thank-you all for your kind wishes, I will add my birthdate to my profile.
  11. brummy-lad

    its posties birthday (jim)

    Happy Birthday Jim (we share the same birthday). Thanks for all your work on BHF.
  12. brummy-lad

    Mystery Advert

    Bit of a long shot but could be something along these lines.
  13. brummy-lad

    Francis John Alum Rock Road

    2 possibilities
  14. brummy-lad

    Francis John Alum Rock Road

    Not as yet but will keep looking
  15. brummy-lad

    Francis John Alum Rock Road

    I don't know if this helps from 1921 census
  16. brummy-lad

    Francis John Alum Rock Road

    A hair's breadth away from an image of #44 which would have been to the right of #1 Cambridge Place.
  17. brummy-lad

    Happy birthday michaelwicks54

    Happy Birthday Michael, hope you have an enjoyable day.
  18. brummy-lad

    Paradise Street

    When I saw this photograph on the Hill Street thread I was amazed at the quality, I have added some information about the buildings.
  19. brummy-lad

    Joseph Corbett 1793 – 1868

    When I saw this photograph on the Hill Street thread I was amazed at the quality, I have added some information about the buildings.
  20. brummy-lad

    Bath Row Ladywood

    A couple of aerial views, only showing the back of 24 unfortunately.
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