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    Newtown

    When I saw that photo of Guildford St / Geach St, it looked very familiar except for the woodyard on the corner. But that is definitely Paddington St on the left, with the outdoor on the corner opposite the peck. Dave A
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    Thornley & Knight Ltd Bordesley Green Rd

    https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/index.php?attachments/bordesley-green-bordesley-green-rd-1956-jpg.98400/ Across from Thornley & Knight was a piece of land, it may have been a peck. I rode cycle speedway on the track that was on that land. I got into an accident during a race and cut my...
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    Six Ways Aston

    Excellent work Banjo! Looks just like Six Ways when I lived in Aston. Dave A
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    Steam Locos

    https://fb.watch/lDUFD7uS5e/ Dave A
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    Paddington Street Aston

    I lived at 4 back of 52 Paddington St. (4/52) Dave A
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    happy 80th to richard dye

    Have a great day eh Richard! Dave A
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    Its Oldbrit's birthday !

    Happy 90TH !!!!! Dave A
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    Park Lane...Aston

    Has this picture been shown previously? It's taken at the corner of Upper Thomas St & Park Lane. It looks like they been tearing up the roads... Dave A
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    False Teeth!

    Not to get too specific, but there was a couple on our street that shared the same set of teeth, I kid you not... Dave A
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    False Teeth!

    Sometimes known as a "mouthful of dogends" Dave A
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    Angel Hotel - Stratford Road Sparkbrook

    My brother worked at Velocette during the 50's and I believe that they held their Christmas dance at the Angel, could that be possible? Dave A
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    Childhood Memories Of Trains

    Essential reading for train spotters. A wonderful website of nostalgia and humour. Dave A https://davidheyscollection.myshopblocks.com/?fbclid=IwAR1-KPOA8y_2uIMNuBjqG0gBAi0i0-79Z-pEE2oaCm6YPB-S5K7PkCZMvRI
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    Steam Locos

    Excellent cutaway of #70000 Britannia Dave A
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    Donation of Pictures, Prints & Books - Old Birmingham

    I have a collection of books , magazines & framed pictures of Birmingham and I have often wondered what will happen to them after I pass away. Problem is that I am in Canada, which presents a logistical nightmare in financial terms. Dave A
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    Barry Humphries

    I was fortunate to see Dame Edna here in Toronto, Canada. An unforgettable experience. R.I.P. Barry. Dave A
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    HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY MIKEJEE

    Happy Birthday Mike! Still a spring chicken! Dave A
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    BHF EASTER MEET UP 2023

    Have a great time without me! Dave A
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    old car snaps

    I had an Archdale radial drill in my shop... Dave A
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    Cycle Speedways

    I raced on a track in that area...you could see Hamstead Colliery from there. Incidentally, at a school reunion back in 2003, one of my classmates showed me a scorecard from one of the meetings at that track, I didn't do very well on that day.. Dave A
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    Alma Street Junior & Infants

    On the hill... Dave A
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