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    Paddington Street Aston

    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
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    Steam Locos

    I saw that Ivatt loco on the SVR Dave A
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    Moseley school of art

    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
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    Paddington Street Aston

    Indeed! I would be curious to know how many. Dave A
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    Bull Ring 1930s - 1950s

    Look at all those people! Dave A
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    Paddington Street Aston

    And I was still living there too, but I was 14... Dave A
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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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