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Ghost signs of Birmingham
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horsencart
master brummie
Ear I was under the impression that when the old Co-op closed it was then rebuilt ? as the Pavilions, they are in the process of dismantling the sign that faces Moor St Station and there the letters of what I assume is Central? only the last Four letters can now be seen https://www.flickr.com/photos/dofartshavelumps/32879412015/
DavidGrain
master brummie
I think the position is wrong for it to have been Central Midlands Co-op. I am not sure if there is enough space for Pavilion Central but that does seem the most likely.
Hi Ellbrown
the one you showed in brierely street of the Tee novelaties was also fancy goods
and that the frontage was on summer lane
My uncle bill worked there part time as he was the care taker of the church in lodge road
to make his wages up , he was really a labourer at that company ,
but the manageing director asked uncle bill would he come to his house in sutton coldfield at week ends and
Do his Lawns and maintain his big gardens for him all the year around and he said yes
Uncle Bill got redundnce from Avery scales way back then, and thats where he found the part time work
At the warehouse then took on the gaffers garding until our auty maud died in king standing home
best wishes Astonian,,,,
the one you showed in brierely street of the Tee novelaties was also fancy goods
and that the frontage was on summer lane
My uncle bill worked there part time as he was the care taker of the church in lodge road
to make his wages up , he was really a labourer at that company ,
but the manageing director asked uncle bill would he come to his house in sutton coldfield at week ends and
Do his Lawns and maintain his big gardens for him all the year around and he said yes
Uncle Bill got redundnce from Avery scales way back then, and thats where he found the part time work
At the warehouse then took on the gaffers garding until our auty maud died in king standing home
best wishes Astonian,,,,
well Lynn you are now asking, we are going back some years i will have to asked my cousin
he was there father ;my cousin his peter smart and he was one time butcher up your way as the manager
and i will try and work out when aunty maud was alive as he was working there then that i do know
but i have another cousin whom worked across the road from that building
His premises are oppersite that building he run his own electric cables company facing that building
brian phelps electric company been there for donkeys years , alan,,
he was there father ;my cousin his peter smart and he was one time butcher up your way as the manager
and i will try and work out when aunty maud was alive as he was working there then that i do know
but i have another cousin whom worked across the road from that building
His premises are oppersite that building he run his own electric cables company facing that building
brian phelps electric company been there for donkeys years , alan,,
john knight
signman
Frothblower
Lubrication In Moderation
Bridge over Adderley street
Radiorails
master brummie
At least seventy years Lyn. The GWR became British Railways in January 1948.
I like the 'hand' pointing the direction, it was such a feature on the railways once.
I like the 'hand' pointing the direction, it was such a feature on the railways once.
Frothblower
Lubrication In Moderation
I was wondering why I'd never saw it before. I looked on google maps and it was covered in weeds.
Frothblower
Lubrication In Moderation
I wonder who risked life and limb to clear them weeds
Frothblower
Lubrication In Moderation
How it looked
Frothblower
Lubrication In Moderation
High street Deritend sorry forgot the door number
Mikejee gave us the address for this one in post #372/373. Viv.
"180 is Harold Edward Peace, sheet metal worker. From 1961-73 (when the last Kellys was produced) it is H.E.Peace (Deritend) Ltd, dust extraction plant"
"180 is Harold Edward Peace, sheet metal worker. From 1961-73 (when the last Kellys was produced) it is H.E.Peace (Deritend) Ltd, dust extraction plant"
Frothblower
Lubrication In Moderation
Thanks and sorry I hadn't looked to see if it had been shown before. Slap on the hand time 
Think it's a good idea to repeat a mention of these signs as it reminds people they are around, where they are and the condition of them. Eventually many will fade or be covered over again, so let's keep an eye on them. Thanks all for regular postings. And PLEASE keep em coming! Viv.
Hi Frothy. I was reading somewhere that there are 5 or 6 of your Berber tea signs around Brum (re. your post #16). From memory I think we've identified 2 on here. So keep those eyes peeled. everyone. Viv.
Frothblower
Lubrication In Moderation
I'm sure there was one on Winnie's Café on Kingsbury Road. painted out now.
