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Thanks - I enjoyed making the video (apart from getting wet!) and am really glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes, Kevin.

Hiya Dave Sorry only just read your post, no I didn't try any other entrances but will do next time I get chance. Kevin.

Hi Claire. My grandad also worked for WACADEN, though before WW2. I have just uploaded a photo of him with his float onto Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/myoldscans/6630254817 If anyone is able to identify the location I'd be grateful.

You're not wrong there - in fact I had to do the same. I walked flipping miles in the rain!

Thanks again to everyone who assisted with this project which has changed somewhat since I started it last year. My original plan was to video a cycling tour around the city centre showing how various locations used in Take Me High have changed. I dropped that idea mainly because experience on...

I have today visited the site of 'Baynes Electrical' (aka GKN) in Smethwick to find it inaccessible. The main gates to the site have been padlocked shut and although it would be possible to squeeze through, what looks like temporary fencing inside the site make it clear that visitors are not...

Thanks Mike. Some really interesting - and historic - photos there. I'm sad to admit that I worked in the city centre during the late 70's/early 80's and never thought to get out and about with my camera!

Thanks Dave. I've found the location, on Google it doesn't appear to be easily accessible but I'll have a ride over one of the days and have a look around. I'll let you know how I get on. Cheers, Kev.

Found it, thanks, it's on p 99 of my 2008 A-Z, what looks to be a branch off the main line Birmingham Canal in Smethwick. Having had a look on Google Earth it certainly looks like the right place, it appears to be in the middle of an industrial estate so access may be a problem but I'll have a...

With thanks to everyone who assisted me with my first query - would anyone now be able to assist with the location of 'Baynes Electrical' shown in 'Take Me High' which show Cliff arriving in his hovercraft. Thanks in anticipation!

Hi Richie. I'm not planning a critique of the film but a couple of cuttings may be useful to include in my video: besides I'd find them interesting! Anything you dig up would be great, thanks, but please don't go to too much trouble. I have the film on DVD - it was given away with the Daily...

Thanks to all who have replied so far, your info has been most useful. The area really has changed almost beyond recognition! Please keep the info coming especially if you have any memories to share about the making of the film or Brum in the '70s which may be relevant. I'm going to 'film' in...

Hello Forum Members. I am currently researching Birmingham City Centre locations used in the 1973 film 'Take Me High' that starred Cliff Richard. Being a keen cyclist and 'videographer' I'm planning to cycle around Brum with my camcorder to make a sort of 'Brum then and now' type film for...