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  1. chocks2

    Sawdust.

    I work for a well established timber specialist that has been in business in Brum since 1923. Being nosey I started to look into the history of the company and found out that they started off by selling bags of sawdust. My first thought was that there must have been a lot of butchers about way...
  2. chocks2

    Where is this ? Row of Shops 3

    I think you will find that this row of modern of shops pictured are at the other end of Boldmere Rd opposite the junction with Union Rd Dek but the old pic looks more like where you mention. In the old pic you can see the front gardens of a row of houses on the left. They are still there between...
  3. chocks2

    Where is this ? Row of Shops 3

    I am confused by that too Dek.
  4. chocks2

    Where is this ? Row of Shops 3

    OK, what about Walmley Close, Walmley Rd
  5. chocks2

    Where is this ? Row of Shops 3

    I think that could be Sutton Parade, Ian
  6. chocks2

    Where is this ? Corner Shop

    I would have got that if I'd been on a little earlier. I was born at #1 Hillaries Rd opposite that shop. Chocks.
  7. chocks2

    Where is This? Garages #20

    Was it on Fazeley Street Phil?
  8. chocks2

    E.T.Willows

    That's great Mikejee. At least we know the factory was there for at least 4 years
  9. chocks2

    E.T.Willows

    No mention of Villa Road but it does mention that he moved to B'Ham in 1912 for a period of 1 year. Presumably the factory was already there because the add' is dated 1911. It is likely that the frames for the Airships could have been made in Brum but I cant be certain.
  10. chocks2

    Where is This ? Garages #18

    Why were there so many garages/petrol stations with so few vehicles yet today there are millions of vehicles and garages are shutting as fast as the pubs?
  11. chocks2

    E.T.Willows

    Thanks. Any help accepted. I do know a lot about the man and his machines but finding any info on his Birmingham factory is proving to be a nightmare Chocks
  12. chocks2

    E.T.Willows

    I'm still trying to find information about this factory, but I have managed to find this advert for them. Any help please Chocks
  13. chocks2

    Where is This? Garages #17

    Re: Where is This? Garages #16 Dont know but shouldn't it be number 17?
  14. chocks2

    Mike G

    Like others, I spent a pleasant afternoon with Mike at the Bulls Head on Saturday. Such a shock to hear this news now. My thoughts go out to you Mike and your Family. Get well soon! Chocks
  15. chocks2

    Where is This? Garages #12

    Saltley Gate? If it's not, I'll give up Phil
  16. chocks2

    Where is This? Garages #12

    Corner of Electric Ave' and Aston Hall Rd. Maybe???????
  17. chocks2

    Where is this ? Garages # 11

    Is it top end of Penns Lane Mike?
  18. chocks2

    The Bull Loveday street

    Templer. Got here at 8am and I was going to save the chairs in the Hidey Hole but it was already full of strange looking women who gave me a very dirty look as I approached and started throwing things at me
  19. chocks2

    The Bull Loveday street

    Got in there early and saved you a seat Mike
  20. chocks2

    The Bull Loveday street

    I'm looking forward to relaxing and unwinding in the Hidey Hole this weekend;)
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