Albion Inn

[nick nicholls]

Does anyone have any info/stories on the Albion Inn in Aston as my husbands father was a barman there in the 60's? Thanks

Dear Sue,
My Mom's family - The Palmers lived at 43 Johnson Street, Nechells and The Albion pub was located on the opposite corner. It was ALWAYS referred to as "The Empty" because, I guess it was always so? I remember my uncle Albert like many of the locals would often pop across and fetch a drink of beer in a large white jug. I remember a large sign high on the side of the pub stating "THE ALBION" under which someone had painted in large letters....THE VILLA.. Brian Nicholls.

 

[Jane fulford]

I have located the following pubs in Birmingham directories, all pre 1945:
ALBION, 23 Aston Road North, 1868 - after 1943
ALBION, 187 Heath Street [ex 30 Heath Street North], 1858 - after 1943
ALBION, 41 Trevor Street, Nechells, 1939 - after 1943
ALBION, Sheepcote Street, 1895 - after 1943
ALBION COMMERCIAL HOTEL, 14 Livery Street, 1858 - after 1943
ALBION INN, 136 Hope Street, 1862 - 1913
ALBION INN/VAULTS, 73 [ex 35] Cato Street North, Saltley, 1868 - after 1943
ALBION TAVERN, 57 Digbeth, 1858 [ex GUY, OLD GUY, name reverted to OLD GUY by 1862]
ALBION TAVERN, 94 [ex 41, ex 44] Wheeler Street, 1858 - after 1943
Peter