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A 3D model of the NIA King Edward St / Vincent St Birmingham Source historicengland.org.uk

A link for the RSPB, for the bird watch at the end of Jan https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/birdwatch/?sourcecode=BWMBBE0029&utm_source=20230501_EBGB_Nurture%202&utm_medium=email&utm_term=&utm_content=3&utm_campaign=BGBW23

Beer Kegs being stacked at Ansells Brewery Aston mid 1970 ish Source historicengland.org.uk

The plaque at the base of the sculpture at spitfire island by its correct title ‘Sentinel’ , to me this represents Birmingham and it’s resilience during enduring times and its innovational spirit to move forward

Fellows,Morton, and Clayton must have been the key player in the canal trade in Birmingham and the greater Midlands area.

While Researching another subject found this re old market traders from the wholesale market and Bull Ring https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/gallery/gallery-look-back-birminghams-wholesale-8818166

Hello, Just had a quick look at the thread , it jogged my memory re the fruit and veg wholesalers in the town, and given me some areas to research. Thank you

Hello, My understanding was there was a warehouse there for Bananas, I am researching Fyffse location in Birmingham, will update when I get more info.

The old banana wharf and swinging lock gate (Fyffes) Fazeley Street Source historicengland.org.uk

My wife’s Aunt worked at the Coventry road branch from leaving school to retirement

Typhoon Wharf Fazeley Street , overgrown imagine how many cases of tea the canal and working boats moved by water in its heyday Source historicengland.org.uk

Woolworths Lozells Rd the 3s and 6d store circa 1920ish Source historicengland.org.uk

This may bring back some memories for you.

Woolworths pre Bull Ring build circa 1920ish by day and night Source historicengland.org.uk

Poster for Sale of Union Works in Legge Street 1929 Source historicengland.org.uk

Take it easy and speedy recovery to you , take care.

Some more pictures of the canals and the areas upgraded for entertainment, and commercial use. The Maillbox , with residential narrow boats , and pics of access to NIA , etc the third picture is a lovely view of the canal infrastructure. source historicengland.org.uk

Hello Tinpot, you just jogged my memory I saw Alvin Stardust (aka Shane Fenton) at the Locarno in Birmingham in the 70’s, although not really my type of music I must sat he was a fantastic performer who knew how work his audience.

Hello Blueboy, I like you played football at Adderley Park, and the occasional game of cricket against National Carriers as they were called then. I will see what I can find out re your school and post.

Hello Sue, Some more information re Adderley Park https://billdargue.jimdofree.com/placenames-gazetteer-a-to-y/places-a/adderley-park/