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Have been using National Newspaper Archive to research pub I am currently running (New Inn, Harborne) and have found advert for lease of the pub in Birmingham Gazette 1848. Listing asset of the pub it refers to large dining room where the previous year "no less than eighteen Gigsy Parties...

Thanks again for this Mike, is there a source/website where I can find this map and other historical maps if the area?

Thank you so much for sharing this! My research time has been very limited with taking on a new business but have managed to find the 1881 census. So grateful for the sharing of this information!

Lyn, you would be so welcome if you have a chance to visit. I agree entirely about the loss of traditional pubs and we cherish the New Inn for this reason. We are planning to introduce a "retro" games night on a weekly basis, with shove ha'penny, dominos, table skittles etc as an alternative...

Hi Lyn, The space is there as a beer garden, but my understanding is that the bowling green ceased to be a green in about 2013. I've seen some info on Facebook regarding this closure and the unsuccessful campaign to retain it. I am very pleased to say that as a pub we have no fruit machines...

Wow! Thank you so much for the rapid responses!! My previous experiences of the local/family history community has always been positive and so grateful to see that continue. Lyn, Mike and Phil, thank you so much Paul

My first post and just joined the forum! I have recently taken on running of the New Inn, Vivian Road Harborne. Having previously become severely addicted to my own family history research I am keen to find out some of the history of my pub. Currently I don't have much spare time so I hoped...