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A 1927 advert, so they were there at that time.

The works was known as Globe Works (old sign on front of building). However, Globe seems a popular name in Birmingham as there were a few others in the city.
 
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About us - Lander Tubular Products

About U Lander: Moving the world through power and strength in tubular products. With over 140 years of history and experience since William Lander started manufacturing household wire formed goods in his attic back in 1881, the company has grown and transformed beyond his dreams through...
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Their timeline is interesting.
 
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Radiorails said:
www.lander.co.uk

About us - Lander Tubular Products

About U Lander: Moving the world through power and strength in tubular products. With over 140 years of history and experience since William Lander started manufacturing household wire formed goods in his attic back in 1881, the company has grown and transformed beyond his dreams through...
www.lander.co.uk www.lander.co.uk
Their timeline is interesting.
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Alan, just read your link…..Very informative!

The company that acquired Lander, Gil Investments a private equity group also used to own Dawes Cycles (at least I thought interesting).
 
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Hi. Here is a picture of my Nan outside her workplace and you can see a view up Barford Street - very similar to the picture you shared. My uncle reckons Nan worked at Lander, but the factory she is outside (which is behind them in the picture) has square windows and metal grating outside - it looks different to the Lander building. might you have any Idas what the factory might be? Or pictures of Barford street that show that building?
 

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Harbornite76 said:
Hi, does anyone have any memories of Barford Street in Digbeth before the back to back houses were demolished in the late 1960's? Some of my relatives lived they until they were re-housed. Barford Street is still there, although it is mainly industrial warehouses now, however a couple of pubs remain. Thanks.
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Hi, I lived there with my Mum, Dad, brother and two sisters, we moved to Stechford when I was 5. I am 62. My Irish parents, Tess and Fred Phelan, from Dublin. I remember the toilet at the back courtyard and the cobbled street where I used to play with the kids. I have some old photos I could post another time, I have just joined. My Mum didnt like the new house, area, with 3 bedrooms and a bathroom, she was happier in the back to back house! My older Sis may have more memories, my brother sadly passed away and Mum and Dad died in their late 80s. I remember Dad going along to the pub along the road, and sometimes Mum. Dad was a tailor and he worked from home sometimes in that one room, sewing, ironing etc. with his old Singer machine and heavy iron.
 
Carolmac said:
Hi, I lived there with my Mum, Dad, brother and two sisters, we moved to Stechford when I was 5. I am 62. My Irish parents, Tess and Fred Phelan, from Dublin. I remember the toilet at the back courtyard and the cobbled street where I used to play with the kids. I have some old photos I could post another time, I have just joined. My Mum didnt like the new house, area, with 3 bedrooms and a bathroom, she was happier in the back to back house! My older Sis may have more memories, my brother sadly passed away and Mum and Dad died in their late 80s. I remember Dad going along to the pub along the road, and sometimes Mum. Dad was a tailor and he worked from home sometimes in that one room, sewing, ironing etc. with his old Singer machine and heavy iron.
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I live in Scotland but my two sisters live in Harborne and Shirley. I will visit the museum/back to back house next I am in Birmingham.
 
what wonderful memories you have shared carolmac...when you have time we would love to see any old photos you have..thanks ever so much..enjoy the forum

lyn
 
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