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    Perry Barr

    Yes, I would guess it was somewhere around Beeches Road.
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    Marsh Hill Girls Grammar Tech School

    I'm a couple of years older I think and Mrs Box is after my time but I certainly remember Miss Foxon the English teacher, I think she's been mentioned a few times on this thread!
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    Marsh Hill Boys Grammar Tech School

    My friend and I who were at the girls school helped do stage make-up for revue in the boy's school, in 1966 I think the year was? One of your teachers was in charge but I can’t quite recall his name, the boys had a nickname for him which I can't remember either, might he have been the woodwork...
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    RIP OZZY OSBOURNE

    Just read an article with Tony Iommi talking about Ozzy and their phone conversations, this made me smile - I think it's something many of us can relate too! The pair would often speak on the phone over the years, but Iommi laughed: "What Ozzy and I talk about - 'I've had this pain in my side...
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    Opposite Lock Club

    Oh dear, sorry to hear that, takes away some great old buildings and essence of Birmingham and the canals. Same as here in London now, tall buildings going up everywhere and dwarfing the old city.
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    RIP OZZY OSBOURNE

    Just thinking about him, despite all his mad cap antics and outward acts, he was a humble person underneath not big headed like some entertainers. He was always genuinely touched by fans appreciation of him.
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    RIP OZZY OSBOURNE

    Ozzy and Black Sabbath in top form...
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    RIP OZZY OSBOURNE

    Oh my goodness, I didn't expect that so soon :confused: so very glad he was able to finish with a great concert - just what he would have wanted I guess. RIP Ozzy, top Brummie, you won't be forgotten!
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    Snow Hill Station

    Interesting! Not heard of that before.
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    Snow Hill Station

    Love the photos! What's that in the 9th photo of the arch, it looks like an old fashioned toilets?!
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    Birmingham named UK's first official Nature City!

    A nice honour for Birmingham! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0q775yqw8o
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    Its Michaelwicks birthday

    Happy Birthday!
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    Great News For The Jewellery Quarter

    Not fully yet by what's said here... The pop-up event is a ‘significant milestone’, with a phased reopening to follow.
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    Brougham Street, Lozells

    It's a Lebanese Restaurant now...
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    Brougham Street, Lozells

    I'm not sure, I got the photo from the Midlands Memories FB page without a date, however I would guess 60s or 70s. I used to pass it on the bus route I took to work in Town, I think it was an Indian Restaurant afterwards.
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    Great News For The Jewellery Quarter

    The Museum will be open for the Jewellery Quarter Festival... The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter will be opening its doors to the public for The Jewellery Quarter Festival on Saturday 26 July 2025...
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    Brougham Street, Lozells

    Ahhh....very sorry, I meant the Penthouse Club :confounded: which was in Constitution Hill!! The Rum Runner was in Broad Street wasn't it - never actually went to either. Amended my post!
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    Brougham Street, Lozells

    This was the Surfside Stop, it was on the ground floor of the same building in Constitution Hill where the Penthouse was located upstairs...
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    Crown And Cushion Pubs Perry Barr

    I would guess the night was put on by/as the Bent Boot. I don't remember seeing that one though. I do remember some nights being advertised as Gotham City, probably because the TV Batman series of the 60s was so popular! Edit..well, maybe because the side of the Crown and Cushion was in...
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    Its Michaelwicks birthday

    Happy Birthday!
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