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    Crown And Cushion Pubs Perry Barr

    I think so Eric. I am sure it was there in 1961/62……
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    Iommi family

    That is fantastic!
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    IN OUR GARDENS 2025

    And now the ducks have arrived on their way to somewhere!
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    BSA Norton Triumph Ariel and miscellaneous motorbikes and trikes

    Seems very happy!
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    Christmas Traditions – What Were Yours Growing Up?

    I think you had a wonderful Nan!
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    BSA Norton Triumph Ariel and miscellaneous motorbikes and trikes

    That is a great history/chronology of sidecars!
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    BSA Norton Triumph Ariel and miscellaneous motorbikes and trikes

    The woven basket, sidecar is magnificent, I wonder where that was made?
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    Computer help please 2025

    Yes for about 21/2 hours……
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    Computer help please 2025

    I don’t know but it sounds like a good story!
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    HS2 progress 2020 and beyond

    Unfortunately, most likely have the year wrong!
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    BSA Norton Triumph Ariel and miscellaneous motorbikes and trikes

    Many US companies in the late 70’s early 80’s adopted a version of the Toyota Production System, TPS. While bikes were still an essential part of everyday life, they were a revenue lifeline as were their cars. In the mid seventies I worked with Toyota (not for); understanding their system which...
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    Old Birmingham Railway Sites

    Very interesting……..
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    BSA Norton Triumph Ariel and miscellaneous motorbikes and trikes

    67 years ago!
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    BSA Norton Triumph Ariel and miscellaneous motorbikes and trikes

    Some good points Mort; I have noticed the lack of changes or upgrades to British cars as well as motorcycles. Was this a cost problem or because the manufacturers didn’t think necessary? If it was the latter, I could see in the immediate post war years but ‘52 to ‘69 will ring the death knell...
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    Brecon Road, Handsworth

    Did you live on Brecon Rd?
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    Castle Vale

    My goodness!
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    ChrisM RIP

    RIP Chris, rest in eternal comfort & peace. Blessings to your family at this most difficult of times. Thank you for all you have done for the Birmingham History Forum!
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    Hybrid & electric cars

    I think you are correct: for the tax people, it’s an opportunity not to be missed. Where we live in TN electricity is inexpensive (nuclear & hydro) and very low taxes. The cost of charging is creeping up and a tax is in place by the state for road use on EVs. Many charging stations charge 3% for...
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    Hybrid & electric cars

    And I can’t imagine they would not equal that with an EV tax of some sort. If they don’t it will create a substantial ££££ shortfall.
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    Hybrid & electric cars

    I think that the .03 will increase before it is implemented.
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