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    ASDA Queslett old Fine Fare and Gateway Supermarket site

    If I remember correctly it was 2 stores - a supermarket and a DIY store (possibly B&Q?). These were then demolished and the current ASDA store built at 90 degrees to these original stores. My better memories were from the 70's when it was still a quarry pit as we used to go fishing there, as the...
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    Tony Hancock

    I forgot this one - Tony has enrolled at a charm school. When asked "have you ever been sought out at parties?" he replies "No - sorted out sometimes and slung out!". And - when he tells Sid he will win a fortune on the football pools, Sid asks "What about the begging letters?" to which Tony...
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    Birmingham buses

    Is this the Finchley Rd Kingstanding terminus?
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    Miller St the last bus to depart was...

    Accidently drove past Miller St yard again the other day - unexpected vehicle on the yard - an 50+ year old preserved Midland Red Leyland National which looks in need of a bit of TLC:- It even has its old Setright ticket machine in-situ:- As you can see from Midlandred.net this bus has...
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    Aston Manor Transport Museum

    I was at Aston Manor / Aldridge transport museum yesterday and noticed they are after a harness for their horse:- The chair is added for scale:- If you can help, please contact the museum directly (not me!!)
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    Dolman Street Stores photos taken by Mark Tooze

    And the final selection!!! Automated Music Box Salters West Bromwich Canal Boat Water Cans, Lamps and Models Austin 12HP Engine Hose Reel from a Tangye Fire Pump Not sure what this is, but it looks interesting!! Lamp Tangyes Tincture Press and Hand Pump Wheeling Machine 1831
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    Dolman Street Stores photos taken by Mark Tooze

    Some more ugly blokes - sorry sculptures and statues:- Vacuum Cleaner heaven.... Harmonium Chopper Bike Tram Destination Blind
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    Dolman Street Stores photos taken by Mark Tooze

    Next lot:- Impact Testing Machine Old Gas and Electric Cookers Capstan Lathe Charles Taylor Bartholomew St 1939 Static Generator and Scientific Balance Assorted Statues and Sculptures, featuring a variety of ugly blokes.... Aerial Motorcycle Engine Parts with an early gas fire in...
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    Dolman Street Stores photos taken by Mark Tooze

    Thank you Mike for moving the other photos from the Thinktank thread!!!
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    Tony Hancock

    My favorite line was Tony to Sid James on a joint date night when Sid wants Tony to "keep his girl amused" otherwise both girls will go home. Tony's reply was "Keep her amused - what do you suggest - a few card tricks, waggle me ears....." Closely followed by when Tony is awaiting a girl on a...
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    Dolman Street Stores photos taken by Mark Tooze

    Next lot:- Late Victorian Electrical Generator Paper Clip Making Machine "Hand Powered" Grindstone 1849 Water Turbine 1959 Blackstone Engine 1919 Vertical Engraving Machine Harborne 1914 Blueprint Machine Model of Cadburys Chocolate Making Machine Model of GEC Blooming and...
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    Dolman Street Stores photos taken by Mark Tooze

    Welcome to the new thread!! Potato Sorter Swinden Clock from City Engineers Dept in Cambridge St Wood Embossing Machine Lawrence Cabinets of Fazeley St Bicycle or Tandem Sidecar - used in Walsall Coin Blank Power Press from Taylor & Challen Hockley (the factory behind the sidings in...
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    Dolman Street Stores photos taken by Mark Tooze

    And more:- Aerial Convertable, Selly Oak 1923 Castle Runabout Prototype Kidderminster 1919 Bean 14 H.P. Coupe Tipton 1927 BSA Open Tourer Sparkbrook 1912 Old Times Stagecoach Now back into the main hall:- Hot Air Engine and Pump - note this one still has the triangular revolving info...
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    Dolman Street Stores photos taken by Mark Tooze

    Here are some more from the vehicle hall:- Steam Road Roller Austin Atlantic Coupe Pantographic Metal Rule Engraver Kemps Dental Products Birmingham Singer 10 H.P. Coupe Not sure on this one Lovely pattenated window on an old Ford car Clement Panhard aka Sterling Dog Cart 1904...
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    Dolman Street Stores photos taken by Mark Tooze

    And some more:- Direct from Aston Cross RAMC Badge Microscopes Old Style Cadbury Chocolate Bars Now into the Vehicle Hall:- Mystery motorbikes on the shelf Er - yes............ Diesel Engine Turbo Prop Engine
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    Dolman Street Stores photos taken by Mark Tooze

    More from the small objects cages:- Morse code "tappers" Tribal Masks Coronet Stereoscopic Camera - direct from Summer Lane! Tram tickets and BCT ticket rack Glove Puppets
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    Dolman Street Stores photos taken by Mark Tooze

    More tin plate toys:- Model Tangye Engine Clockfaces Back to the stuffed animals:- Thats all for now - will post more tonight!
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    Dolman Street Stores photos taken by Mark Tooze

    Staying in the cages - most of these had no labels:-
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    Dolman Street Stores photos taken by Mark Tooze

    The next set are all in locked cages fronted with metal grills - hence the odd shadows here and there:- Tin plate toys Steel Helmet - possibly with Warwickshire Regiment (Birmingham Pals) crest on it? Ancient Egyptian Relics
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    Dolman Street Stores photos taken by Mark Tooze

    Here are some more:- Childs pram and sectioned Austin car engine Decorators hand cart and knitting machine Typographic Compositing Machine (used for newspapers, books, etc) Turning Lathe - wonder how many of these were in factories in Birmingham? Miscellaneous Items Section
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