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Hi all, just thought I'd post these shots on here of how the Wilmott Breeden, Stirchley site has changed over the last 2 years. I missed out on exploring this place by the narrowest of margins, and really wish I had!!! A mate of mine worked there as a toolmaker, 28 years ago, and has VERY fond...

Here are the photo's I've been trying to link to. Hope these help.

Here's a map showning the exact location of the underground works directly below what was the main factory. Part is now being built on for Bourneville college, but the main section is now underneath the technology park. The light blue shows the shadow factory.

Sorry! Here's a link to Adders flickr set showing the same shots. https://www.flickr.com/photos/adders0121/sets/72157623716819080/ I've been told by some contractors working on the Bournville college development that due to the working below, and what needs to be done at certain parts of the...

https://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=49314&highlight=longbridge Some of the best shots I've seen from down there. Longbridge has always held something as a special place I've never visited. Now there is lots of activity, I doubt I'll ever see these tunnels, but it's great to...

I'm afraid to say this place has been up for sale for a long time, and no-one seems to want a building of this size in this location. There are some great shots about from the inside. One building in Brum I'm yet to see inside for myself!!

I've found a William Lyon in Off park street walsall, working as a bridlecutter in 1801?

Hi YOUNG319, The mill was used originally for the production of malt for local breweries, but has been sub-divided over the yeras, and was last used in it's original form of a mill to produce flour for Asian food-stuffs. The name Lallian's mill as it is know comes from one of the previous...

I hate to say it, but this place is now gone, flattened for probably more student diggs........ I managed to explore the place a little too, and it was still like a time warp in parts. The old Motorcycle factory over the road now looks like this..... 2 more losses to the area! Neil

https://www.localhistory.scit.wlv.ac.uk/articles/VictorianBuildings/Education.htm A little history there. As for family connections, I cannot help. There is a chap searching for family here........... https://www.localhistory.scit.wlv.ac.uk/genealogy/Batkin/Family.htm but that is really all I...

This site was originally Co-Op furniture factory, but at a later date it was used in the production of Scales under the name Co-operative Wholesale Society, hence CWS. There were loads of scales that never made it out of the place still down in the basement. The tower which is described in the...

Here's the original post I put up after I'd been inside. I wish I'd made it in there before the fire ruined the place. Such a waste, it was all original inside fully decked out with wood panelled offices and the like!!! It makes me so mad...

Don't get me started on that subject!!! FAR too many places you will find listed, have also had planning permission turned down for certain developments. Then they strangley burn down and there is nothing left to do but demolish and rebuild in a totally different stylethat would have never been...

And here it is now.......... DSM moved in a few weeks ago to level the place. Work starts soon on the Kettle works over the road that I never managed to get into. They're using the land as a base:redface: Neil

There are some amazing old photo's on here of the old Fort Dunlop as it was. Thanks for sharing them. I would have loved to have gained access when this place was derelict, but alas I was just way too late!!!! Neil

Following quotes from 28dayslater: adders- I'm gutted I missed this. :( Looks like such an amazing building. Went to take a look at the old Kent Street baths the other night, but got there to find out they're demo-ing the building, and apart from the brick tiles on the wall and the ironwork...

Hi all, OK, so I've been a little quiet of late. The little one and work are taking up most of my time. After Moesley Road Baths, I've not been out much. So it was a nice surprise to see some stuff over the last weekend being opened up for official walk arounds for a change. Here's a bit of...

I think that is the building within the Barrowclift Spinnings company grounds. My dad worked for Bulpitts/Swan for many years and took all the photo's for their catalogue in the 70's. Was the Luster Finishing company on Legge Lane then? Another company worth a mention was on the same road...

Has to be one of the funniest men alive! My dad followed him around in the 80's, and that got me hooked on his comedy. Not rude, or crude, just very cutting and honest. Such a nice guy(from no personal contact) and one to catch up on with his DVD's if there are any!!!!

Re: Moseley Road Baths, August 2009 I really can't get over the fact that this main pool was used up until only 5 years ago!!! The second class pool in the main building is still well used, and looks to have been kept in good condition. I really hope they return it to it's former glory, but why...