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Evening all. I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find some older pics from inside the old crown. I've trawled through the site but couldnt find much. I am stopping at the crown at the end of the month and would love to see some for a comparison. I'm sure it has changed quite drastically...

This of Katie road has been shown before in post 123/124 so apologies but I think the now picture view is better. I love how even today you can see the repair job of the missing upstairs window. I wonder if the people who live there have any idea or have ever seen this wartime pic? It would blow...

Thanks for all the help and information. Greatly appreciated.

Interesting about the Camkin rooms on John bright street. I've looked at some threads on it but can't see any mention of a snooker hall. Would anyone happen to have the address this was at?

Ah thank you both. I was aware of Kings Hall but didn't know Camkins. A great thread on Kings hall also. I'm blown away the first World snooker championship was on Corporation Street and with the 100th anniversary soon I'm sure this will be mentioned on the BBC coverage in 2027. So sad though...

Evening all. I was hoping some of you knowledgable folk could help me out. I am a huge snooker fan and my earliest memory is watching snooker sat on my nan and grandads floor when I was about 5 and I think I've watched every World championship since! It has been staged at the crucible in...

Joined 2009 aged 26. Although I don't post a great deal I'm pretty much here every day reading the posts. The depth of knowledge, resources and fascinating stories on here always continue to thrill me.

Growing up in Chelmsley in the 80's I heard stories of an old underground tunnel from Alcott hall to Baldys mansion (Sheldon Hall - now an eatery). This must be about a mile away. I've always been curious if it's true. Does anyone know if there is any truth to this? Or heard a similar story...

Great pictures. Does anyone know where these were taken? Or what exists of it now? Can't seem to find much on Betty either.

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Yeh it is still there as the academy. I go often for gigs. I went there for the first time in 1997/98 when it was the dome. A great night but wasn't ever my scene.

Sounds an interesting family. I can't seem to see the link though.

A top bar. Grand high ceilings with a very unique decor and ambience. I believe it's been the Bacchus bar since at least the late 90's but I may be wrong. It always seems a little under staffed / slow bar service whenever I've been. Oh and can be a pain if you've planned to meet someone that's...

As already said this is the post office vaults. Great yet very small inside. Love on the now pic how you can still make out the white painted sign on the wall. If you zoom in on Google maps you can still just make out the 'No'.

I believe my father attended Archie's between 67-72ish. I went to Archbishop Grimshaw 93-98

It is indeed Chelmsley wood. Great video! 1.44 shows a view from Winchester drive looking towards the shopping centre (you can see the still standing Mail building in the background). Haven't found any other locations yet.

Wow great pics. Is that the same lamppost that I see? The ones the boys are leaning against and the aged darker one in the foreground of the newer pic? Love it!

Truly stunning photos. Well done for getting down there before the bulldozers! I see none of it remains.. but in my boredom I did find the location of the shot of the man and the dog.

Here is the same view today. The farmfoods seems to have weathered the storm and still stands!

I remember this pub from the mid/late 90's and went often for a pre drink before heading into Bham. I don't remember it as the Pullman so that must have been before my time. I always knew it as the Chester arms. Sadly it went the same way as many pubs do now and closed. Gone now and the site has...