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    Biddulph's of Birchfield Road

    Thank you for this information - a great help! Best wishes Alf
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    Biddulph's of Birchfield Road

    Hello, all: Just hoping someone will have a telephone directory listing for Mr. Biddulph, money lender - of 159 Birchfield Road, Perry Barr. I believe he was around in the 1960s, as I seem to recall one or two of our neighbours using his services, when needed. The address appears to be a...
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    Broughton Road, Handsworth

    Hello Richard, I am sure that houses in Broughton Road, including no. 23, were still standing in 1976. My father moved away from Broughton Road to council accommodation in Nechells by the end of that year.
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    Broughton Road, Handsworth

    Excellent map, Mike. Many thanks. What enormous gardens some properties on Broughton Road had!
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    Broughton Road, Handsworth

    There doesn't appear to be a page dedicated to Broughton Road, where my father lived (a large house at no. 23) for some years. Today, Welford School is on that site. Am just hoping that members may have photos of that road! Best wishes Alf.
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    Park Road, Aston

    Apologies if this has been posted previously. Another photo showing construction of Aston Expressway in 1969
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    Park Road, Aston

    Park Road, Aston in 1969, with Queens Road on the right. Work on the Aston Expressway has just begun.
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    Bull Ring 1960s - 1980s

    I've just come across this very interesting clip of film on Youtube from 1976, with Chris Tarrant visiting the Bull Ring, and Spaghetti Junction, with another chap. As requested by the Moderators, I first searched to see whether the clip had already been offloaded to BHF, but have not found...
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    Alma Street Junior & Infants

    Much appreciated, thank you!
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    Six Ways Aston

    Oh dear.
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    Alma Street Junior & Infants

    This picture has got me scratching my head! Was it taken from the junction with Wheeler Street, with Crabtree's shop on the right, awaiting demolition? I don't recall Gerrard Street ever being one way!
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    OLD AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS

    There's something wonderful about Outdoors/ off licences! So characterful and familiar. I love photos like this. Is there a separate thread devoted to Outdoors, I wonder? Alf
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    OLD AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS

    I've said it before and I'll say it again: a big thank you to Stevebhx for ALL the photos posted. Every single one is of great interest. Much appreciated!
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    Birmingham 1969-73

    This is my 100th post! Do I get a Crackerjack pencil & pen?!!
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    Birmingham 1969-73

    According to UK Housing Wki website, Geach tower was built in 1965 (it doesn't say whether construction started in '65, or was completed by that date). The photo of Wheeler Street, taken from Geech Tower, has also been difficult to pin down when it was taken! I think that is Hodgins Tower on the...
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    OLD AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS

    Then the pub Steve posted in #1,399 must be the same pub in this photo?
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    Six Ways Aston

    Fantastic! Love it! Thank you so much for posting it. I would certainly like to know more about Bromford House! Alf
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    Nelson Street, Ladywood

    Thanks Lyn! I don't have access to a Kellys, but I have looked online for the car's number plate: XUY. The nearest match is for cars registered on or after July. 1959. So the photo may have been taken soon after that date (unless my eyes deceive me!) as the car looks fairly new. I used...
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    Nelson Street, Ladywood

    Hi Lyn - great photo of Nelson Street. Was it taken on the junction with Barker Street? Alf
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    Whitehead street, Aston

    I don't know how you've made that fantastic video, Banjo (#50) but it really brings the past back to life. Much appreciation for your efforts! Alf
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