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BHF,s SUMMER MEET UP
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davidfowler
Exiled Brummie
Wasn't it Keyhill Brian? He told me the view was from New St
Key Hill Brian
Proud Brummie
Hi Carolina,
I purchased the pic recently at a talk in St pauls cathedral on the history of St paul's Square done by an elederly gent of the congregation.
It is a very early drawing of St Phillips, Colmore Row, viewed from 'off the ridge' either new St, or where New St is now (unsure when New St was New compared to building of St Phillips).
It reminded me very much of the early pics of Ann St (later called Colmore Row) that were on the Forum showing how it looked before the Council House was built.
'Town' wasn't just a place to go shopping/eating in like now - It was Birmingham - where people lived and worked.
I wished I had picked up a few more now - must pop in some time and see if they have any odd ones for sale in the Church shop!
PS - Now you have let david Fowler know you won his 1st prize & Edcartermo admits to having his 2nd prize - be on your guard - and than he left early to go and see the Blues LOSE (What a suprise!)
Me thinks you are now in his 'little black book' !!!!! Don't tell him your name, Pike!
Brian
I purchased the pic recently at a talk in St pauls cathedral on the history of St paul's Square done by an elederly gent of the congregation.
It is a very early drawing of St Phillips, Colmore Row, viewed from 'off the ridge' either new St, or where New St is now (unsure when New St was New compared to building of St Phillips).
It reminded me very much of the early pics of Ann St (later called Colmore Row) that were on the Forum showing how it looked before the Council House was built.
'Town' wasn't just a place to go shopping/eating in like now - It was Birmingham - where people lived and worked.
I wished I had picked up a few more now - must pop in some time and see if they have any odd ones for sale in the Church shop!
PS - Now you have let david Fowler know you won his 1st prize & Edcartermo admits to having his 2nd prize - be on your guard - and than he left early to go and see the Blues LOSE (What a suprise!)
Me thinks you are now in his 'little black book' !!!!! Don't tell him your name, Pike!
Brian
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Wendy
Guest
Great photo's sorry I couldn't make this one I love the Jewllers Arms this was where I first met Peter Walker so will always be special. Look forward to the next one.
TOPSYTURVEY
brum
Lovely photos of you all........ looks like you had a fab time.
Hello Lyn,
Looks like you all had a good time - I took a look at photos. Just sorry I missed it !
I would have liked to have made it; as it was my intention to wander down Graham Street. In my family tree, I have ancestors who worked and lived there (1891/1911 Census). I`ve always thought Graham Street to be in the Jewellery Quarter - I may be wrong.
Annie
Looks like you all had a good time - I took a look at photos. Just sorry I missed it !
I would have liked to have made it; as it was my intention to wander down Graham Street. In my family tree, I have ancestors who worked and lived there (1891/1911 Census). I`ve always thought Graham Street to be in the Jewellery Quarter - I may be wrong.
Annie
hi annie...really sorry that you did not make the meet up this time...we all had a lovely afternoon..do hope you may come to the xmas meet..
yes there is a graham st in the jewellery quarter..i think its near to st pauls square...nice to see you posting annie..hope to see you soon...
lyn
yes there is a graham st in the jewellery quarter..i think its near to st pauls square...nice to see you posting annie..hope to see you soon...
lyn