Field's 85 snow hill

[brummy_trucker]

Hi my name is Andy im new here, hope all are well and everyone had a good Christmas.

Im after some information or photos if possible of my partners great grandfather who ran a shop from 85 snow hill he used to make or supply the chimes for ice cream vans years back. Id love to be able to show my partners grandmother any information that i can find

One pieceof information she told me was that he used to have a figure of a laughing policeman in his shop or shop window

Thank you in advance

Andy

 

[brummy_trucker]

Fields chimes i forgot to add

 

[MWS]

It appear that no. 85 was next to the Salutation Inn and there is a photo of it here which luckily also has a good view of Fields next door. There are couple of photos on the thread also...

Salutation Arms

This distinguished establishment was located at the corner of Summer Lane and Snow Hill, and for many years until it fell down in about 1970 was the trad-jazz place in Brum. I'd go every Friday night, a quick pint in the bar, then upstairs to argue the entry-fee with the delightful maniac who...

birminghamhistory.co.uk

 

[brummy_trucker]

Thank you ill have a quick look now cant wait to show her