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This next image has lot of questions to it , titled Old bomb site was site of a pub off Suffolk Street, why were they taking a picture from what looks like a upper floor of a bombed out building and where is the ornate brickwork to the right from? I might as well add - why was this brickwork on...

Another that may be a repeat (I cannot get the hang of searching for an image ) is taken in 1929, and is "old yard" back of New John Street West, selection of families gathered around the lamppost in the centre of the yard among the washing - the men standing to one side women and children to...

As we can see this is Geach Arms , corner of Summer Lane and Geach Street, full of interest, selection of cars off down the road to the left, cyclist on the corner and a small person siting on the steps of the pub. The pub itself has a selection of fine chimneys and its interesting that the...

Next we have a few pubs - my list tells me this is the Birmingham Arms corner of Hampton Street and St. George Street, looks an atmospheric picture with the two gentlemen making their way home on the right. Not much else to add to the comentary as the detail in the background is rather lacking...

We now move to the Old Mecca dance hall at the tope of Hurst Street, again no year, another nice car and the front all lit up .

Now this may be a duplicate - site of the Ansells at Aston Cross, Lichfield Road , love the car out the front and to the extreme left the BP sign, and also the design of the street light.

Next we have Ladywood bath on Monument Road - no year I am afraid. interesting design of the building two columns of windows either side of the entrance with squares with the square windows, The windows above the entrance have a brickwork style pattern to the glass- moving up is the corporation...

We now move onto Roll 4 first in a random selection of photos of photos was The Rock Cinema, taken in 1967, rather a " gritty " image - it may turn up on a later roll with a better image . EDIT: Duplicate of #753

The last image on this roll or so my information says is linked to the previous photograph and is described as " Old print of the Old Gate at Saltley back in 1890 and of the bar" so I assume this is the bar of the Old Gate (?) again apologies for the quality of the picture and the wholes across...

These last two may or may not be linked- first is The Old Gate Saltley in 1890 , at least the location is correct as we can see the gate on the front of the building, love all the clothes of the day - plenty of top hats and the occasional full dress of a lady - apologies for the quality of the...

Next we have a street corner with the Volcano Snack Bar, interesting that the sign on the corner " the Family Goods People" but I cannot see where this refers to , no other clue and not much information to offer EDIT: from mikejee corner of Icknield st and Hingeston St and is shown at...

Next I have this imposing building but no idea of where it is, some of the notes may suggest it is in Saltey but that is a long shot. Seems to have prams outside the left hand entrance and the figure in the centre seems to have a long gown on. Any offers?

Roll 3 and again duplicates, poor images and no descriptions . One picture that I do have information on is apparently Mr Harrison outside his shop on Lozells Road, not sure if the description or location is correct but as usual no year

Last one on this roll ( said it was disappointing) and may also be a duplicate - this is the Brewer and Baker - unfortunately my list has no mention of this but I am sure you will easily identify it. Looking rather worse for wear but looking like it is been refurbished from the left hand end...

Slightly wider shot giving a view of the road and the building to the right - metal windowed factory building over three storeys so I assume rather a large manufacturing site. The wider view allows us to see the sash windows of former pub - not much else to add .

Moving onto Roll 2 and a disappointing roll, basically a re shoot of Roll 1 with a few others added. First up The Old Engine Tavern or so the sign on the wall says, now Nightingale Knitware Centre, Great Hampton Street, we can see the area signs - Newtown in this case - , apart from the pub...

Probably the same picture I cropped it down to make it a specific property. and follow my narrative better.

Last building photo on this Roll and we have moved across to Sheepcote Street and this was what was formerly The Albion , as I am not sure where this building was, I am not sure that it is still there, ground floor openings all bricked up so looks like it days were numbered. An interesting row...

Remaining in the same vicinity, we have now moved to St. Pauls Tavern, on Ludgate Hill, lovely symmetrical building with the central plaque , nice selection of parking meters ( what happened to them) and the large chimney, property to the right has an interesting roof and skylight. Windows have...

A short walk back into town and we come to White Horse Cellars on the corner of Northwood Street and Constitution Hill, a very grand building with 4 entrances judging by the white globes ( can globes be square?) starting at the front with three storeys reducing to two at the side. Nice...