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Working in the construction industry around Birmingham I came across quite a few of these old wells during the course of my work. One or two were already partly filled and were showing due to compaction and settlement. A couple of others were still open, quite deep and with water at the bottom...

Happy birthday Frothy, hope you had a super day

In the red box lyn

There are what could be back to back houses and courtyards on Hill Street just opposite New Street Station. I’ve overlayed them on a modern Open Streets map.

Happy birthday Lloyd, have a super day

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The joys of historical research. These contradictions when, if you set aside the past as written as historical fact and desire to build just a body of knowledge will allow you to leverage the advantages to create a rich and meaningful analysis of past events. You will then soon see how history...

A super article here about Rose Hanks, of the Hanks family of the motorbike shop in Slade Road, Erdington. I remember seeing her at Malory Park in the early 70’s, there were not many female bike racers competing then...

There are still several public houses and hotels along the River Severn called Tontine. I know of the one in Stourport on Severn, Ironbridge and there is another one in Gloucestershire but cannot remember the name. As stated, they wee a way of investing capital as long as you don’t die too soon.

These films suddenly became very fashionable in the early 70’s. They were all a bit corny at first, but quite entertaining for the time. They lead to a lot of young people taking up the sport, with classes springing up all over. The Kung Fu fraternity was rocked to its core with the sudden...

I do recall the snooker was occasionally shown on BBC, broadcast from Gosta Green in the early 60’s. All in black and white with 405 lines broadcast, the quality was not all that good. Just the light around the table and the players from a fixed point. Joe Davis was a regular player too. It...

The friends of Brandwood Cemetery has just posted an enquiry on social media asking why some war graves are in little isolated groups. Just wondering if it’s because their bodies were never bought back home so a fitting memorial was placed instead.

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Well that delay then boom was certainly the signature the V1’s had.

Welcome to the Birmingham History Forum. You have me thinking now and it sounds like what your mom recalls is highly likely to be correct and would certainly be well worth researching more. They have an interesting section on German rockets at Cosford museum, I may pop back and have another...

The children of canal workers would attend schools in term time. There was a hostel for canal workers children in Jaffrey Cresent, Erdington where I know some would stay, the Ward family, and attend Moor End Lane School, This was a family of canal hauliers who worked for Willow Wren, Rugby. I...

Those steel erectors were quite fearless when it came to heights

Warren, I am sorry to hear your sad news, Jim was such a pleasant and friendly man who loved the history of our great city. The forum has made a significant contribution to the understanding of our past and is indeed a legacy to be proud of. Thinking of you and Hilary at this difficult time.

Hi John welcome to Birmingham History Forum. The member Clive Parmer has not been on the forum since 2018 and with only one post made, a reply maybe unlikely.