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It was around this time that canals were viewed as an asset for tourism nationally. I remember going to a few canal festivals near The Long Boat in the 70s and 80s which were very popular but I'm not sure if they have any canal festivals in Birmingham now.

A Happy New Year to you, Astonian!

You're right Lyn. I think we are so lucky we have photographs, maps and other resources to 'reinforce' our memories (for want of a better term).

Thanks for that, Lyn, Never really noticed the blocks before (paint obscured it), just assumed it would be brickwork.

The building itself appears to be Georgian but what puzzles me is that it appears to be constructed of 'blocks' and not bricks. Anyone got an explanation about this?

Those photographs are fantastic Mike! Look at the slope of the pavement outside the garage. I remember walking to school in the mid 60s in the winter and that sloping pavement was thick with ice. People, including me, were slipping and sliding into the busy road. It really was quite frightening...

Lyn, I'll see what I can dig up as well.

Wow, thanks for pointing me in the right direction to this page Lyn!

Excellent news, I'll make the effort to go and buy a pint. This pub brings back a lot of memories for me. I remember enjoying a drink with my gran, mom, and sister outside the pub on one of those warm summer evenings in the city around 1967.

Fire rages through Bingley Hall, January 1984

Gas St. Basin c1960s

Date of photograph 13th June, 1960.

My old school St. Chad's Junior's was behind the cathedral on Shadwell Street. I used to run home on the The St. Chad's Queensway while it was under construction. Don't think I'd do it now.

I look forward to hearing what you find Lyn.

Astonian, hope this photograph brings back happy memories.

What a day we've had Lyn, I'm worn out, you've got some energy girl! :)

The Toreador and he Market Pub opposite the markets. Looking at the car models I'd say it was the late seventies.

Excellent photo, Vivienne.

Correction, the site of The Kings Club was on the corner of Spouthouse Lane and Hamstead Road. It was demolished and an Esso garage now stands in it's place. Apparently the club was originally the pit head baths for Hamstead Colliery...