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David, that is a very nice gesture, I do hope you get feedback otherwise still nothing to stop you making the gesture.

Many Thanks to Phil and Dennis for your help.

Sheri, That makes sense because Bloomsbury Street ran from Ashted Row. Thanks for that Sheri

Can someone put me right ? I thought that Suffolk Street was formerly Fordrough Street.

Hello Pete, I wondered weather there was a district of Bloomsbury although I cannot say I had found a referent to it.

GG Jean. On this old A-Z map you will see Linguard Street well this is not there any more as the library was on the corner. ( The black square was the Fire Station directly opposite the library.) Looking at the map I think Saltley Road is part of the Nechell's Parkway. I hope this answers your...

Can Bloomsbury Library be saved? At the moment the doorway is held up by what I would describe as two pole jacks.. I might add that plants in the brickwork do not help in the preservation of this fine Victorian building.

Fascinating reading , Thank You Mike.

This is from Saltley Duddeston and Nechells by Maria Twist ISBN 0-7524-2279-0 Both books mentioned have a wealth of Photographs. I always think that its a pity they did not come into print sooner.

Same book as above.

This is a photo from " Birmingham : More Of The Fifties " Alton Douglas ISBN 978-1-85858-451-5

So very sorry to hear the sad news, Take Care Lyn

Many Thanks Robert, Will give them a call as you say.

How are the paths for Mobility scooters to get around ? Have been once before but so long ago but I remember it as though it was yesterday. I feel I must go one more time that's if the paths can accommodate mobility scooters. May be there sometime next week.

Many Thanks for your Posts Deck, Not too sure if I have seen the Co op Dairy before but I remember it as a lad.

I wonder ? could I get one in the back garden and use it as a greenhouse ? just a thought.

Ideal for your driveway but would they pass health and safety these days ?

Thank You Sylvia, that sounds logical enough.

Anyone know why the road was paved with rubber blocks ?

Richie. A great find , such a pity no sound track. Can anyone add any comments about Cato Street.