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When it first opened (1972, I think), the Bar was themed on a Centurion Tank and the lounge was themed on Roman Centurions.

Something like that were used at Marston Green Hospital. It was a primitive form of Pager. A set of these lights were outside of every ward. Key staff were given a colour and if their colour was lit they had to contact or go to that ward. They were long obsolete when I worked there. They were...

South Yardley used to be Birmingham 25A until Kitts Green sorting office opened in Crossfield Road, next to the bus depot.

Yes, the Co-Op one was in Barrows Lane at the Ring’o’Bells end

I think ir was born in next doors nesting box, there was a lot of activity there last week.

Just had this little tapping on my window. Anyone know what it is?

Yes, they did register at the hospital. My children were all registered there - at the bedside I think.

You are probably right but it was all Greek to me !

Yes, it is the Swan. If Harding was still there it would be behind Tescos.

You may find something here https://www.warwickshirerailways.com/index.htm

Spotted this at The Swan, Yardley, Sep 2017

Check it out here http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/39678

Norman Hunter, Leeds United was the original Bite Yer Legs

Should have bought British.

No. They were different hospitals in their own grounds and were in different Area Health Authorities. Marston Green came under East Birmingham and Chelmsley was, I think North Warwickshire. They were only separated by a wooden fence which had a convenient gate which was regularly used by MGH...

Sorry, it was sent to my phone by a distant cousin. I will try to get the original and scan it myself, then repost it. Thanks

I wonder if one of your photo wizards could clean up this photo, please. I am also trying to find a date for it. I think the groom is William(Billy) Ball and his Bride was Clara, possibly Payne. Billy lived in Pontypridd and Clara was a Brummie. The little lad on the right is now 80 and the lady...

I have just found out that the original pub, the wooden one, was built in 1952. The photo is group of ladies going to the races, possibly Ascot.

They made big over there, but boy are they ugly.

Thank, I didn’t think to go to Birmingham.gov.