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How much money did Bank's Brewery spend on this rebuild back in the 80s? Last used this xmas day 1990,it was dead then,and I believe it never really took off as was hoped.

Went passed the place the other day,doesn't seem to have changed much these last 20+ years.

Well said,that's certainly the type of character he came across as to me.

Not sure where this one is,have u got an address for this please.

Sure I remember the 'New Rimini' Cafe,I used to pass that way to visit my dad at his work in Constitution hill. Can anyone confirm it was called that back in about 1983/4 time please...or is it just my imagination?

The long hot summer of 1976,if you've got any pics you could post showing the inside then it'd be great.

It is a shame about that gravestone,especially after you've managed to dig up some interesting facts. I do so enjoy being in cemeteries,you sometimes feel so close to those who have passed on,but it is a dreadful shame that no money is available to repair stones. My grandfather was a granite...

Cortina mark 2,parked to the right of the van.Wasn't so sure myself without a second opinion,and yes they were built up to 1970,when the mark 3 came out. Well spotted.

A good historian uses clues,and you've proved yourself to be very apt.Not just here,but on other threads. We could add it's before 1971,as an advert for butter in the window is in pre decimal currency....that's my brainwave gone for the week lol.

To be honest pmcdermott I just got the address from google maps. Kingston rd runs parallel to dart st,and the maisonettes are the same.I could easily have got the two mixed up. Can you remember when the old houses were demolished,and the maisonettes were rebuilt?

I remember my parents taking me into it for school stuff back in the 1970s.Didn't use it so much as there was one in solihull,which was nearer. Think this was a business that was seen as a bit 'swatty' as mentioned before.Stores like WH Smith tended to take over that sort of trade,but without...

Think you're about right there with the dates. I think I can see the back of a Triumph Herald,and sure hey didn't come out before the 60s.

Lencops,was indeed an interesting site. Does make you wonder why they ever got taken over? A brewery their size is in the perfect position now that the big boys have gone. Reminds me of Sheapard Neame here in Faversham Kent.Good local products,and a good selection of interesting pubs.

Did work,but then could have been in my cache,hence why it may have gone.Going to upload it to a site,then link it again via that. Tim

Found this image online,it shows the pub from a different angle.

Missed your chance there Lyn,should have asked for a pint...or two.;)

If we were to try to turn back the clock,and add a dollop of commonsense it really would be a hard task.All these laws,and no doubt human rights legislation would make it even harder. As for the dripping,Goose and Duck are absolutely wonderful to roast spuds in.Not tried them on toast though.

My mum's 86,dad 85.Both are struggling physically,and dad has a type of dementia. Trying very hard to make the most of whatever final moments god has granted us.

Sadly my bio has not been accepted,if anyone would like to write a bio then let me know please.

Know the feeling well lol.