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Hey, I'm doing a project on Broad Street and youth culture and was wondering if anyone could tell me some of their experiences as youth in Birmingham in the 1970s to late 90s; whether it's the fashion, club culture and other nightlife, or even if there wasn't as much going on - anything would work.
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Does anyone remember a garage on Broad Street in the 1950s and 60s called Hatton Motors? (Or even bought a car from them?) It apparently sold both new cars and second hand and I think closed down in the late 60s.
Thanks for any help!
Edit. This thread is to record the development and progress of the Metro. For general, day-to-day comments about the Metro there is a thread here:
https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/index.php?threads/west-midlands-metro-trams-2020.51167/
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