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It's definitely at the Guildford St end. I had a photo taken at the other end that was excellent quality, showing many kids and parents on the street. Unfortunately I was unable to locate it.
Dave A
I just got a call from a fellow ex student at MSA , that is trying to arrange a 70th reunion at The Bull on Sept 30. He is not on line, so difficult to communicate with in terms of organizational value. I have offered to post it here and FB, as well as the MSA web site.
Dave A
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
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...
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
Essential reading for train spotters. A wonderful website of nostalgia and humour.
Dave A
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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