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This was on BBC Midlands News last night. It's good that these issues are being brought out into the open, sadly the Council's spokeswoman's comments suggest they have little or no interest in the upkeep of these buildings, when they have other irons in their fire, that they would rather...

There are two other threads "Speedway Perry Barr" and "Planned housing village at Perry Barr", that contain details about the site at Perry Barr, that may help clarify things for you Richard.

If they do discard them Mike, I do hope they will give those that might appreciate them, the opportunity to give them a good home. That said, they really shouldn't be just be discarding them in any case, they are not their own to decide to be rid of, they belong to the Council Tax/Ratepayers of...

I have used Erdington, Sutton, Streetly and the Central libraries. They are a great way for everyone to be able to read such a wide range of books, without buying them, particularly for those without the means to fund such frequent purchases at the time of borrowing. The libraries also have...

From the Geoff Thompson Collection:

I also liked going up to the top floor when I was at school and reading the original copies of the old newspapers that were kept in large binders, before they were later transferred to microfilm.

The library was built in 1906-07.

Turkey, pigs in blankets, stuffing, cranberry sauce, roast potatoes, roast parsnips, sprouts, Yorkshire pudding, peas and carrots, with Christmas pudding & cream to follow. With a glass or two of wine, to help it go down... ;)

Together for 61 years and now reunited:

It didn't take them long did it? :rolleyes:

Amazing that it was up for sale for as little as £80,000. Nice it's been kept open, hopefully when they eventually stop knocking everything down in the area and digging up the surrounding roads, there will be enough business for "The Pike & Musket" and The Bull, to both thrive alongside each...

We had a greengrocery shop that sold Turkeys, Christmas Trees and Christmas Wreaths, so Christmas was a very busy time of year. My Dad was always worried that we would be left with a number of these being left unsold, but he knew what he was doing, when it came to how many of each we would sell...

We owe them so much:

Quite the place to be wasn't it?

I noticed this programme is being sold by Midlands Sports Auctions later this month (current bid£30). Aston Police held a Charity Sports Day on Saturday 9th July 1910 @ Aston Villa Football Grounds. Some nice local adverts below:

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Our Morris Oxford shooting break was started with a starting handle and had indicators that came out on each side. I used to enjoy sticking my arm out of the window, when my Dad was turning left. I checked when the test stopped including hand signals, it was 1975.

Don't cook them for breakfast Mark! ;)

My first thought was: :laughing:

Glad I'm not the only one Diane and Lyn, it's only the mirrors in my house and the time it now takes me to walk anywhere, that brings me back into reality. ;)