DavidGrain
master brummie
I would have said early 1950s from the two buses. The corporation bus has the enclosed radiator and I think the Midland Red is a D7
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City Centre Photographs
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Radiorails
master brummie
Post 1827 I believe is WW2 or just post war. The bus has a khaki roof and the large gold coloured signs (Pens and assurance etc.) have gone from the building. I believe they were removed at the outbreak of WW2. I thinks the circular flower bed is where the column had stood.
Radiorails
master brummie
I agree on the D7. The first of which entered service in August 1953. Flags and shield were probably for the Coronation a couple of months earlier. Only the one statue now set in a larger floral setting.
DavidGrain
master brummie
From the sign on the Galloways Corner building BIRMINGHAM MIDLAND TRAMWAYS and the absence of the King Edward VII statue I would date this to 20th century pre WWI or very soon after
Radiorails
master brummie
From the 1880's until 1912 Birmingham had quite a few different companies operating various types of tram: horse, cable, steam and electric. Some of these companies became part of the BET Co. from which the Midland Red emerged. The Birmingham & Midland Tramways dated back to November 1883 but in the early part of the 20th. century the corporation started to take control, usually after the expiry of leases, of the various parts of the cities tramways. In 1912 Birmingham & Midland Tramways (BET controlled) changed name to Birmingham District Power & Traction Co. having less interest in tramway systems.
Bob Davis
Bob Davis
Victoria is obvious, who were the other three and what happened to them?
Bob
DavidGrain
master brummie
Looking at the photo which Phil has just posted, I am confused because I have two pictures in my possession which show a bit of a conflict, Can someone explain the order of the buildings to me please.
We have Woolworths on the left then there will be Bell Lane although this is not obvious from the picture. Then there was a pub although in this photo it is shown with shop blinds. Then there is a building with two ridges on the roof. What was this building please? Then we have the classical building with the pillars which I am assuming was the Market Hall
We have Woolworths on the left then there will be Bell Lane although this is not obvious from the picture. Then there was a pub although in this photo it is shown with shop blinds. Then there is a building with two ridges on the roof. What was this building please? Then we have the classical building with the pillars which I am assuming was the Market Hall
Phil
Gone, but not forgotten.
Looking again at the photo of the Bull Ring that I posted, the date given is 1940's. If that is so then it could have only been 1940 it'self when it was taken because in August of that year the market hall was bombed so if it had been later the image would have been much different and the market hall would have had no roof.
It says 1950s. If you click on the photo and then right click, at the bottom it look for 'search item on google' click on it, and scroll down and you will see the photo and it says 1950s. This is a good way of finding dates, but it doesnt always recognise photos. Luckily this one recognised Gaumont.
Skittlelady
proper brummie kid
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DavidGrain
master brummie
I am thinking that that was the Worcester Street entrance to the Market Hall which seems to be more grand than the Bull Ring entrance
Radiorails
master brummie
The Hillman Husky was probably registered in early 1955 so it has to be after that date, the Vauxhall was a 1953 reg.
paul stacey
master brummie
I remember in the early 50's standing with Dad on Christmas eve, at the bottom of those steps, with a large crowd of people and when the market shut, the trades people would throw down from the steps into the crowd any unsold meat and poultry. Paul
john knight
signman
Remember it well.
Radiorails
master brummie
I never saw the redevelopment in post 1854#. Although the photos of the Manzoni Bull Ring did make the area look good and there was grass there. Few lag town seem to have grass in the central areas - after all grass does not produce any taxation! 
It does seem that the city council, over the last fifty years, achieved far more destruction than the Luftwaffe, but then they have been at it far longer. I cannot speak for those who ran and presently run the city but what I do find is that many newcomers (not born there, or moved in from others areas) to many towns and cities lack any deep historical roots in the places they change. I guess Birmingham has been more affected than elsewhere due to the continual immigration to the city over the last two hundred years or so. I think most large cities and towns are affected by constant change - some good , much bad.
It does seem that the city council, over the last fifty years, achieved far more destruction than the Luftwaffe, but then they have been at it far longer. I cannot speak for those who ran and presently run the city but what I do find is that many newcomers (not born there, or moved in from others areas) to many towns and cities lack any deep historical roots in the places they change. I guess Birmingham has been more affected than elsewhere due to the continual immigration to the city over the last two hundred years or so. I think most large cities and towns are affected by constant change - some good , much bad.
