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That vacant plot at the side of the Crown is where Alex's Pie Stand used to be in the 60s. Yes, it would be interesting to see what was there originally.

Thanks, I can see that in the sign on the old shop now - Frederick's!

There is some writing on the lower part of the building to the left but I can’t quite read it! I guess the position was the corner of John Bright Street at the end of Lower Severn Street, I think the damaged building on the right must have been repaired as it looks very similar to today's view..

For those of us who might have been wondering where Ozzy would be buried, it is at their home in Buckinghamshire - this came up while I was browsing FB, hope you can read ok...

Tolkien Society suggests him for new banknotes.. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgprql222po

A photograph here from a FB post...

Reeve and Stedeford were in Broad Street.. https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Reeve_and_Stedeford

Only making a guess here - the clothes look like from the 1940s? Also, it looks like the Market Hall is without the roof and the windows are bricked up so maybe after WW2?

Yes, I would guess it was somewhere around Beeches Road.

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!

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...

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...

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.

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.

Ozzy and Black Sabbath in top form...

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!

Interesting! Not heard of that before.

Love the photos! What's that in the 9th photo of the arch, it looks like an old fashioned toilets?!

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

Happy Birthday!