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Lyn, this is the only aerial photograph of that area and is the same one as post #4. No. 353 would have been the second house from the corner.

Great photograph Lyn, judging by the Hillman Imp (or Singer Chamois) it would be mid 60s, the sign was most likely for Studio Press (Birmingham) Ltd. although it's shown as a club on the map,

I think it was Mrs. Fitzpatricks shop, seems to fit the map, looks like Mrs. Fitzpatrick is standing behind the counter

Hi Lyn, there is another thread for St Marks Street here, in case you think they should be combined https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/threads/st-marks-street.49673/#post-638117

The question of the houses in Court 3 was bugging me, but referring to the 1921 census clarifies it, I think. Order of census properties: 4bk2, 3bk3, 2bk3, 1bk1, 1, 3, 5, 1bk5, 4bk5, 3bk7, 2bk7, 7, 9.

I'm not sure if this helps but on the electoral register for 1929 & 1930 Alice Rice (nee Overton) was at 15 Barton's Bank (as you know), in 1931 Alice and Charles William Bayley are at this address. In 1921 there is a 3/7 and 2/7. 1911 seems to be called Eliza Place. 1901 Back of 7 & Back of 5...

Thanks Mike, this could be very useful, I found my ancestor Henry Leroux in 1821 & 1831 living in Hackney, St. John, Middlesex.

Happy Birthday John, hope your special day is a good one.

Corner of Spring Street and Springvale.

Same image Lyn but shows scaffolding where No. 29 would have been.

Here you are Lyn.

Could this be Flora's wedding ?

Could it have been Flora ?

Happy Birthday Pete, I hope you've had a good day.

I was on holiday last September when my Findmypast subscription 'autorenewed'. Realised today they had taken the full amount and not reduced it by the 15% loyalty promised (around £30). They are going to refund to my card but it might be worth other subscribers checking. Wouldn't have realised...

Yes, sorry now showing on Post #14.

Hi Janice, sorry it's taken so long to reply but I did not have access to a PC. I have updated the aerial view which now shows Bradford Street

An aerial view from 1936, I'm not sure if this helps.

Hi Lyn, Post #1 is 1984, Post #2 is 1928

I'm not sure of the date Lyn, it could be the 50s, the mini was introduced 1959, on another website this photo is said to be 1966.