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ALB10N
master brummie
I had a few drinks in the 'old' Brit....
Always seemed more of a house converted to a pub, rather than a purpose built pub. After a drink or two or three.... I/we used to go over the road to the 'chippy'.... mmmm!!
Must be around 30yrs ago when it got knocked down & re-built.
Always seemed more of a house converted to a pub, rather than a purpose built pub. After a drink or two or three.... I/we used to go over the road to the 'chippy'.... mmmm!!
Must be around 30yrs ago when it got knocked down & re-built.
hi Albion and Dwill
yes thats the one guys but i thought it had gone completely
i will be going to my babers today down bordesley green and around to my daughters in dolphin lane so i will have a look up stocklands .to see if its still there
and i will have a chat with my dear old barber phill lynch about any more
of whos running what in the area he,s been my barber for at least thirty years
since my baber at six ways island witton died or disapeared . mind you he was old
bless him , by the way albie ; yes the chippy was cracking they are running
out of decent chippies in brum , since the beddows empire collasped
it no longer beddows the old man found a new lover and they split and sold the business i blame the ivy leaf naval club sheldon they are always having love affairs there it become a darby and joan club if you asked me i used to e a member there
myself , i dare say i owe alot of arrears on my due subs ,
any way guys thanks for lrtting me know if its still there i will take my son inlaw
up for a tot . best wishes astonian .;;;;
yes thats the one guys but i thought it had gone completely
i will be going to my babers today down bordesley green and around to my daughters in dolphin lane so i will have a look up stocklands .to see if its still there
and i will have a chat with my dear old barber phill lynch about any more
of whos running what in the area he,s been my barber for at least thirty years
since my baber at six ways island witton died or disapeared . mind you he was old
bless him , by the way albie ; yes the chippy was cracking they are running
out of decent chippies in brum , since the beddows empire collasped
it no longer beddows the old man found a new lover and they split and sold the business i blame the ivy leaf naval club sheldon they are always having love affairs there it become a darby and joan club if you asked me i used to e a member there
myself , i dare say i owe alot of arrears on my due subs ,
any way guys thanks for lrtting me know if its still there i will take my son inlaw
up for a tot . best wishes astonian .;;;;
Phil
Gone, but not forgotten.
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beaglehole
Guest
I used to go in here most lunchtimes when I worked down Redfern Road. Was a nice pub, always busy.
Been back a few of times in the last couple of years and it's been empty, and a bit rundown to be honest, don't know how they manage to stay open.
Been back a few of times in the last couple of years and it's been empty, and a bit rundown to be honest, don't know how they manage to stay open.
I worked at the Brit in 1988.Very popular pub at the time,while the others around it struggled.
The gaffers were Mary and Gerry from Donegall,they would have been there during the changeover to the new pub in 1974.They left about 1993.
I met Gerry once at the Horseshoes,Cov Rd in about 2000.
Can't say for nowadays,but the Brit of 20 years ago was a real regulars pub,and never any real trouble.
The gaffers were Mary and Gerry from Donegall,they would have been there during the changeover to the new pub in 1974.They left about 1993.
I met Gerry once at the Horseshoes,Cov Rd in about 2000.
Can't say for nowadays,but the Brit of 20 years ago was a real regulars pub,and never any real trouble.
dwilly
master brummie
Believe the current landlady of The Great Western, by Acocks Green station, Bridgette Wayre, has some connection with The Britt, not sure if she was landlady or worked behind the bar. She must be in her 70's now but is still running the pub whilst it struggles to find a landlord. Some of you may remember her.
Had a quick nose there last week.Didn't go in,but drove past both the bar and lounge on a few occasions.
Never saw anybody in the lounge,and the bar was mostly empty,except thursday evening,there was a small crowd,but it looked rough.
Surprised myself it's still going,shame,it was a great pub in its day.
Never saw anybody in the lounge,and the bar was mostly empty,except thursday evening,there was a small crowd,but it looked rough.
Surprised myself it's still going,shame,it was a great pub in its day.
lencops
gone but not forgotten
Spent many happy hours in this club, i was told it was in trouble. Len. Popular Birmingham club fights to halt sell-off threat
Oct 19 2009 by Edward Chadwick, Birmingham Mail
THE bosses of a sports and social club face a race against time to stave off a sale that would end more than 60 years of tradition.
Committee members at the Ivy Leaf Club in Sheldon have revealed their fight with brewing giant Carlsberg who put the building on the market to try to claw back a £200,000 debt.
They finally broke their silence to try to end months of rumours which have caused anger and upset among the 1,150 members.
The committee said they were speaking to a number of private investors to try to secure finance within weeks and pay off the debt before the club was sold.
“We have not put the club up for sale, that has been done by the creditor because they have called in the debt,” the committee said.
“We are taking advice from our solicitors and MPs.
“The committee is confident that finance can be sourced elsewhere. We understand the frustration of the members but everything that we have done has been in their interests and we will hold a meeting as soon as we are able to.”
The three-storey club on Coventry Road was once valued at £750,000 in a credit agreement but is currently advertised with offers being sought for more than £350,000.
Committee members said they were surprised that the debt was being called in because payments were being met.
The member-owned club opened in 1948 as a British Legion-run venue after the land was donated to a committee.
The legion no longer has a role in the club, but it remains a meeting place for ex-servicemen, as well as youth groups.
Yardley’s Liberal Democrat MP John Hemming said: “Their problem is finding the money quickly. If they cannot do it within six weeks they could find that the building is sold from underneath them.”
A spokesman for Carlsberg said: “We remain in discussions with the club and their representatives and will continue to look at all the options.”
Oct 19 2009 by Edward Chadwick, Birmingham Mail
THE bosses of a sports and social club face a race against time to stave off a sale that would end more than 60 years of tradition.
Committee members at the Ivy Leaf Club in Sheldon have revealed their fight with brewing giant Carlsberg who put the building on the market to try to claw back a £200,000 debt.
They finally broke their silence to try to end months of rumours which have caused anger and upset among the 1,150 members.
The committee said they were speaking to a number of private investors to try to secure finance within weeks and pay off the debt before the club was sold.
“We have not put the club up for sale, that has been done by the creditor because they have called in the debt,” the committee said.
“We are taking advice from our solicitors and MPs.
“The committee is confident that finance can be sourced elsewhere. We understand the frustration of the members but everything that we have done has been in their interests and we will hold a meeting as soon as we are able to.”
The three-storey club on Coventry Road was once valued at £750,000 in a credit agreement but is currently advertised with offers being sought for more than £350,000.
Committee members said they were surprised that the debt was being called in because payments were being met.
The member-owned club opened in 1948 as a British Legion-run venue after the land was donated to a committee.
The legion no longer has a role in the club, but it remains a meeting place for ex-servicemen, as well as youth groups.
Yardley’s Liberal Democrat MP John Hemming said: “Their problem is finding the money quickly. If they cannot do it within six weeks they could find that the building is sold from underneath them.”
A spokesman for Carlsberg said: “We remain in discussions with the club and their representatives and will continue to look at all the options.”
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Darthdc
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My granddad used to spend alot of time (and money) at the Brit pub. My dad usually ended up telling my nan that he had been found lying in the gutter (drunk). He died in 1952 when my dad was just 10.
Graham Beddows
Brummie babby
Hi All,
The pub is close to the corner with Fox Hollies Road, which is the route my Dad use to take on his way from Small Heath to work at Lucas in Shaftmore Lane.
He use to mention seeing cows being hearded up the road / lane. I don't know a date but it must have been somewhere between 1930-1960.
I guess there must have been a farm close by, but the houses generally seem to be built 1930's
Any ideas.
The pub is close to the corner with Fox Hollies Road, which is the route my Dad use to take on his way from Small Heath to work at Lucas in Shaftmore Lane.
He use to mention seeing cows being hearded up the road / lane. I don't know a date but it must have been somewhere between 1930-1960.
I guess there must have been a farm close by, but the houses generally seem to be built 1930's
Any ideas.
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Darthdc
Guest
All I know is that there used to be a blacksmiths just up the road (opposite Stockfield Road) but thats through my dad. By the way, both my parents worked at Lucas, Shaftmoor Lane. My dad was on wages
Graham Beddows
Brummie babby
Hi Darthdc
I guess the presents of a blacksmith, suggests horses and perhaps links some how to a farm
I guess the presents of a blacksmith, suggests horses and perhaps links some how to a farm
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Darthdc
Guest
Theres a book on Acocks Green - it covers Tyseley and Greet to a small degree. It has a photo of the old smithy and the Congregational Church (now Colliers) as well. There may well have been farms - there was one in Knights Road for what I've heard, but you're going back to early 19th century possibly. I think the book is called Images of Acocks Green - did have a copy but mislaid it somewhere.
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Darthdc
Guest
Heres a picture of the Smithy, called Harris's. Can't tell you the date. You can just see the corner of Stockfield Rd on the left.
