• Welcome to this forum . We are a worldwide group with a common interest in Birmingham and its history. While here, please follow a few simple rules. We ask that you respect other members, thank those who have helped you and please keep your contributions on-topic with the thread.

    We do hope you enjoy your visit. BHF Admin Team

Search results

  1. 1

    Murder of Maureen Hill in Billesley

    There was another Murder in Chells Grove, Billesley, between 31st May - 2nd June 2013. The Double Murder of a Woman and Child.
  2. 1

    Olton station

    There’s a lengthy History on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olton
  3. 1

    Olton station

    A Modern View.
  4. 1

    RIP OZZY OSBOURNE

    Ozzy's Book is Out Now. " Last Rites ". Birmingham gets quite a few mentions (As expected) and covers upto and after the Villa Park Concert. The book is both humorous and sad.
  5. 1

    Our childhood toys

    My Nan won one of these down the Bingo.
  6. 1

    Our childhood toys

    I Had quite a Collection of The American Civil War bubble gum cards, recollect that they had a description on the back of the event on the front.
  7. 1

    The Crown Hotel The General Elliott "Cutlers" Station Street.

    The Victorian pillar can also be seen, together with a second one against the remains of the car showrooms, indicating a Alley/Delivery access th The Crown between the two buildings. Has the land where the showroom stood been unbuilt on since 1941?
  8. 1

    RIP OZZY OSBOURNE

    Thanx Ozzy !!. Birmingham and the World will Remember You.
  9. 1

    Celebrities in passing

    Additional to my previous Post: Les Dawson, Johnny Briggs - In the bar at The Night Out, prior to Les going on stage. Carl Chinn, whom I've met quite a few times over the years. His daughter went to school with my niece and he lives not far from my sister. We have been drinking with him in...
  10. 1

    Celebrities in passing

    Pat Roach - Old Bill and Bull, Hay Mills Karen Brady, Paul Peschisolido - The Wheatsheaf, Sheldon Neil Morrissey - Moor St link Tony Iommi - Curry's car Park, Marshall Lake Rd (Nice Chat !) Also being based at New St Station gave me the opportunity to meet or see quite a few people as both I...
  11. 1

    Corporation Street

    If He was a Dummy, Whoever put him in that position had a lot of Bottle !!
  12. 1

    Blue Plaque, What's That Secret Your Keepin'?

    Link to interesting site in regards to Webster & Horsfall / Hay Mills. Great Pics. https://aghs.jimdofree.com/coventry-road-to-forest-road/
  13. 1

    Radio

    McCartney song 'Mrs Vandebilt' from the 1973 Album Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings.
  14. 1

    Coventry Road, Small Heath

    View attachment 95202 Entrance to Bordesley Station to the right, under the Bridge. Can make out Station Platform buildings, Top Right.
  15. 1

    Small Heath Tram Depot Coventry Road

    That was The Kingston.
  16. 1

    Waggon Hill Coventry Road

    Here's a Pic of the ruin and 2 Google Earth Images of site Now.
  17. 1

    Waggon Hill Coventry Road

    Demolished and now a Aldi store sits on the site.
  18. 1

    Church Road, Yardley.

    There was also a Record shop on the right before Harvey Road in the early to mid 1970s, if memory serves next to Model shop.
  19. 1

    Buildings at risk

    Unfortunately, due to the direction Birmingham has been heading for the last few years, there will be many more fine buildings LOST.
Back
Top