Yes it's John FrancisI'm moving your post to an appropriate section (the Alum Rock Road thread, unless you wish to offer surname information, in which case it can be moved to our surname interests section).
Edit - now post moved
What happened to the pub on the corner of Alum rock rdDoes anyone remember when there were some maisonettes opposite the Rock cinema, it appears they have been knocked down and a car park is there now.View attachment 183668
Where abouts on the Alum Rock road, Compressorman? If you mean the Tilt Hammer down by Saltley Gate it was demolished a good while ago.What happened to the pub on the corner of Alum rock rd