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there was a pub on the corner of meriden st & digbeth called the castle & falcon but was known locally as the afflex or aflecks any idea why?????:cool:
 
Entry from the 1913 Kellys,digbeth:

109 Castle & Falcon.P.H. James Affleck (exors of) .

So presumably he had just died. It's amazing how long names last!

Mike
 
many thanks i can sleep soundly it as puzzled me for 50 years. no kidding
 
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