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Birmingham and Midland Institute Paradise Street
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Paradise Street, looking past the Midland Institute towards the Town Hall in 1938.
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The first Birmingham & Midland Institute c.1855 when the foundation stone was laid by HRH Prince Albert. Barry was the architect. An impressive building and gives a clear message about Birmingham's serious commitment to education. Viv.
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A lovely picture.
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farmerdave
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A photograph of the Birmingham and Midland Institute Ramblers (Institute Ramblers) taken in about 1938. I do not know the location. The lady in the wide-brimmed hat in the back row is Mrs. Yarwood, wife of the President of the club Mr. George A Yarwood who is on her left (our right). I believe that Mr. Yarwood owned a company in Birmingham but I do not know which one. He died in the mid-1960s. Mr. A. E. Wright (Vice-President) is on Mrs Yarwood's right (our left). It is unlikely that these three people actually rambled that day (older generation) but probably turned up for tea and the photograph. The ratio of women to men is very high. Dave.
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An atmospheric photo looking along Paradise Street - the curved building of Birmingham and Midland Institute and James Watt's statue to the right. Dated 1900.
The BMI was relocated to Margaret Street in the 1960s.
The BMI was relocated to Margaret Street in the 1960s.
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