Corporation Street

[Astoness]

Looking down on the junction of New Street, Stephenson Place and Corporation Street Birmingham in c1950s
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what magnificent buildings we had then..

lyn

 

[WelshBrummie03]

My nan from Brum was taking about taking Mary Whitehouse's short hand and typing classes that took place in Corporation street. Does anybody know anything about this??

 

[Vivienne14]

Was it Lawrence's College (later Pitmans)? If so, please see this link to a specific thread about the college

https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/threads/lawrence-college-pitman-college-corporation-st.45330

 

[mw0njm.]

A journey through time of Corporation Street in pictures

We take a look back at Corporation Street in Birmingham

www.birminghammail.co.uk

 

[Astoness]

not sure if this is a new one

lyn

 

[Vivienne14]

The photo was taken between Fore Street and Cherry Street. Part of the frontage on the first storey has been changed, the deco-style section having since been removed and a drainpipe installed. Maybe the frontage was damaged during WW2 and replaced/covered over above the shop (Swears and Wells). Not sure it was a temporary cover as it looks like there's been newer brickwork at that spot.

The bus stop (now tram stop ?) is still in the same position today.

 

[Vivienne14]

Two threads have been merged into this one There may be earlier unseen posts.

 

[Vivienne14]

The right side of the street in this view shows most of the early buildings still in place.

 

[Vivienne14]

And the view looking up Corporation Street towards Cherry Street. An interesting view from Stephenson Place with fire ladders and Thomas Attwood statue in view. On the left we see the rear of the (white stone) old Midland Bank building in New Street. To the right the Exchange building, now the site of HSBC and the 'ramp'.

 

[John L]

The buildings may not have changed too much, but what about what the people are wearing @ #278?

 

[Vivienne14]

Yes John, lots of natural, (scatchy !) woollen outerwear and gaberdene being replaced by man-made fabrics. Almost everyone is wearing a hat of course. Today anything goes in terms of what's acceptable !

Good to see the clock remains, although I suspect the clock face has been changed over time to include the name of new businesses occupying the shop premises,