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The building on the far left of Brummie Geoff's post #362 was 34 Bull Street, which stood on the corner of what is the Minories. This shop was occupied by my 4 x Gt.Grandfather, James Stephens, who had a Boot & Shoe Maker's shop. He was there from at least 1809 until about 1829, before he...

Great photos Lyn.. The house that was my old school (Soho College) is shown in your second photo.

Hockley before the flyover. I used to walk down to work on Hockley Hill and back again every day when I got my first job from school working at Harry Asbury Electrical Engineers in the office.

Excellent detective work Viv. Thank you.

Wish I knew and could confirm!

I believe this is an early photo of Church Hill House, date unknown.

Just to add to Viv's history of Church Hill House: 1792 - c1825 In 1792 William Wallis held the office of Constable, succeeding his namesake, John Wallis, who had been Constable for three years preceding. He was a prominent American merchant, and lived at Church Hill, Hands- worth. He...

Much like my parents. We used to shelter in the cellars of the Clifton Cinema in Great Barr, as Dad was the manager. Mom got fed up with it and said she would stay in the house in her own bed and just risk it.

Here you are. I used to go to the Nineveh as a teenager - ballroom lessons on a Wednesday, and jive sessions on a Saturday night.

Thanks Lyn - Not seen the aerial photos before and they bring back many memories of an area where I grew up. I wonder what year Dennisons Watch Case Co was expanded to take in the houses on the left, as they weren't there when I was living just a couple of minute's away? I went on the tram...

Fun nights at the Bermuda back in the early 60s. I've still got a card from when I used to go there! Judy

Definitely did, and then I would be back again in the evening too!!!

Wow memories Viv! Bet I was somewhere in that crowd! Judy

Thanks Jim! I remember it well as I used to work just round the corner in Corporation Street as a teenager. Judy

Here it is Richard with Mrs Payne's sweet shop on the right!

I remember this shop as Mrs Payne’s sweet shop. The tram terminus was just outside.

Correct Radiorails - it was the No.5! It was a long time ago that I used this tram which used to stop outside Mrs Payne's sweet shop at the top of Villa Road which was the terminus. I can remember running along the tram pushing the seat backs to face the other way for the return journey.

I remember Bywaters being on that corner. As a teenager I was up and down Villa Road regularly, although in those days it was the No.6 tram that went up and down the road to Lozells, rather than buses!

Hello Malcolm. Wonderful that your grandfather, Thomas Ford, was living next door to my grandparents, Thomas and Rose Hanson in 1911 when they were living in No.17! What a small world! Your grandfather would probably have played with my auntie and uncle who would have been 7 and 5 years old...

Yes I have most of that information, except I didn't know about the Royal Academy of Music. I do know that Emily's older 2nd cousin was also in the choir at the Church of the Messiah and was also a chorister who sang in various concerts. I used to pass the church regularly but didn't know of...