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    Hay Mills Cottages.

    I left Redhill in 1972, during my time there Mrs Leek was the Head and one my Teacher’s was Mr Brockhurst. Class mates included Ralph Chapman, Billy Cunningham, Paul Cookson, Paul Smith. Richard Hancock. Footnote: The Actor Kevin McNally went to Redhill for a while. (Before my time)
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    New Street City Centre Birmingham

    On the left, Glass lift (shaft) at 102 New St, entrance next to Boots (Hidden by Phone Boxes)
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    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.
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    Olton station

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

    A Modern View.
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    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.
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    Our childhood toys

    My Nan won one of these down the Bingo.
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    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.
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    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?
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    RIP OZZY OSBOURNE

    Thanx Ozzy !!. Birmingham and the World will Remember You.
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    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...
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    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...
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    Corporation Street

    If He was a Dummy, Whoever put him in that position had a lot of Bottle !!
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    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/
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    Radio

    McCartney song 'Mrs Vandebilt' from the 1973 Album Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings.
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    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.
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    Small Heath Tram Depot Coventry Road

    That was The Kingston.
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    Waggon Hill Coventry Road

    Here's a Pic of the ruin and 2 Google Earth Images of site Now.
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    Waggon Hill Coventry Road

    Demolished and now a Aldi store sits on the site.
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