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Astoria Cinema Aston
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cookie273uk
master brummie
Lyn, that brings back memories, wondering whether to go to the Aston Cross or Astoria, or maybe a walk up Victoria Road and go to the "Vic" instead, depending what was on of course. If I was flush (not very often) I could get on a tram and go to the Gaumount or Odeon or maybe the West End. Happy days. Eric
Ray Barrett
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN R.I.P.
Jelfs ?.
john knight
signman
I think Ray is right, was it on the corner of Rocky Lane ?.
Ray Barrett
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN R.I.P.
Between Jelf's and the Astoria,was Shields the pawnbroker and Woolies.
There was a couple more shops but I don't remember them,bought a fret saw from that Woolies...my wife still uses it in her model house making.
There was a couple more shops but I don't remember them,bought a fret saw from that Woolies...my wife still uses it in her model house making.
BazzM
master brummie
I could sit and listen to you folks talking about all these shops, cafes, and picture houses all night. Although Aston was a big part of my life, unfortunately, my memory decides to close down when it comes to things like this. Its just great that so many people still do remember, and post their thoughts on here. Keep it up. Barry.
i agree with you totally barry...cant get enough of the stories....this is one of the main reasons why i set a lot of store on posting pics...im sure they jog the memory and things we thought were long since gone and forgotton come back to the surface of our minds...
lyn
lyn
cookie273uk
master brummie
Was there a Peacocks or House that Jack Built somewhere on Aston Cross, I'm afraid my memory is like Bazzm - fading !! I know there was a George Mason because my Wife (then my girl friend) worked there and I met her from work when I was on leave, and possibly a Home and Colonial next dooe ??? Eric
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Ray Barrett
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN R.I.P.
Sorry Lyn,the House That Jack Built,was in Newtown row.
Don Clive
Adopted 'Tammie'
Does anyone remember the Glass Canopy that covered the pavement utside the Astoria Cnema but was demolished during WW2 after a bomb exploded in Aston road right outside the theatre, it also badly damaged the "Travellers Rest" opposite, by the way I was always told as a child that the 'Astoria' was originally an Opera House, the stage being so deep when it became a Cinema it allowed 'Back Projection.
house that jack built was on the high street just down from the bartons arms pub...sorry i did forget to say newtown row....
Alf
Gone but not forgotten. R.I.P.
gingerjon
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN R.I.P.
On 23rd of September 1892 an agreement was signed between George and Robert Hall to erect a theatre on this site.This was built and opened Monday 7th August 1893 at a cost of £6,500
Sold in 1894 to Charles Barnard with extensive refurbishment. General manager E Hewston, acting manager F Whitttles. Refurbished again in 1912 at a cost of £7,000 with a seating capacity of 2000.
This closed in 1926 and opened 12th December 1927, as the Astoria Cinema, seating capacity 1,194. The Astoria closed its doors on 26th November 1955.
Sold in 1894 to Charles Barnard with extensive refurbishment. General manager E Hewston, acting manager F Whitttles. Refurbished again in 1912 at a cost of £7,000 with a seating capacity of 2000.
This closed in 1926 and opened 12th December 1927, as the Astoria Cinema, seating capacity 1,194. The Astoria closed its doors on 26th November 1955.
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Wendy
Guest
John you are such a gem you have so much knowledge of this area.
Ray Barrett
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN R.I.P.
Always thought The House That Jack Built was in Newtown Row John,where did the High St.end and Newtown Row begin?.
,where did the High St.end and Newtown Row begin?.
morning ray..i wondered that..always thought that the bartons and the house that jack built came under high street or did that finish at the bartons.. but as most of you know im not that good with bounderies...lol...bet john will put us right....by the way not to sure but i think the the pub you see in your pic is the dog and duck..again i stand to be corrected...
lyn
lyn
Ray Barrett
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN R.I.P.
G'day Lyn,I always thought the "Bartons" was the start of Newtown Row,John has obviously done his reasearch,and the address of T.H.T.J.B. is clearly in the high St.I was very suprised.:confused2:
Oh, yes it is The Dog And Duck,had many a pint in there thinking I was in Newtown Row,been around the world a bit since then...don't know how I found my way...I was even lost in my own backyard.
Think I shall say I was never lost...just confused.
Oh, yes it is The Dog And Duck,had many a pint in there thinking I was in Newtown Row,been around the world a bit since then...don't know how I found my way...I was even lost in my own backyard.
Think I shall say I was never lost...just confused.
your as bad as me for getting lost then ray ive got a pic on me pubs disc of the dog and duck being demolished taken from the other side of the road..actually i think either myself or someone else has posted it on the forum somewhere...if i come accross it i will let you know...
lyn
ive got a pic on me pubs disc of the dog and duck being demolished taken from the other side of the road..actually i think either myself or someone else has posted it on the forum somewhere...if i come accross it i will let you know...lyn
Ray Barrett
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN R.I.P.
Lyn,do you have photo.of "The Marquis Of Lorne"it was further up Newtown Row.Went in there the day they pulled it down,not for a drink,"our Phil"wanted the porcelain beer pumps,the demolition men objected...however,they are now in Shrewsbury somewhere.