brilliant pics.Thank you for posting them. lynhi folks i have set of photos that i dont think i have posted yet so hope they prove of interest to members...hover over them to see dates taken and in some cases the numbers...i thought photo 14 was interesting as it shows a domestic employment agency..all gone now ;
Again another set of important photos. Nothing has survived along the road (only the Edgbaston Telephone Exchange- don’t know the date of the building). Today it all looks characterless, unlike the old photos. Viv.
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quite agree viv..as i would say no soul
The first picture 'Security Scaffolds' I would suggest is Spring Hill. George st west is behind the photographer and Steward st can be seen at the end of the shops to the right.hi folks i have set of photos that i dont think i have posted yet so hope they prove of interest to members...hover over them to see dates taken and in some cases the numbers...i thought photo 14 was interesting as it shows a domestic employment agency..all gone now
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The first picture 'Security Scaffolds' I would suggest is Spring Hill. George st west is behind the photographer and Steward st can be seen at the end of the shops to the right.
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thanks bob..maybe someone with access to kellys could look that up to confirm spring hill..
lyn
Yes times were different then, people had pride, pride in their home whether back to back or a mansion, pride in their job and it went through every strata of society. Of course jeans and trainers were not common place and my Dad would wear a suit, tie and his trilby to go and see Villa play and the other great thing about those days was family, there was always family around. Perhaps someone can confirm or correct me, but I remember that Rotton Park Road featured in the Ladywood ward somehow, but was surprised last time I was up there to see that it ran into Hagley Roadthanks bob nice post..i am just glad i grew up when life was in my humble opinion a lot slower and simpler..streets were full of life..neighbours always ready to help out in times of trouble...pubs were full of people putting the world to rights over game of dominos or darts i could go on...our social history and community spirit has changed so much over the past 50 years and while i do accept we must move on i dont have to like it all
bob as you have an interest in ladywood i will check my files as i may have a few more streets and road photos i have not posted yet
lyn
This was 24 Ladywood Road, and was once The Station Innpic 13 looks like it used to be a pub on the corner...LTD company now..
Hi Lynnhi folks i have set of photos that i dont think i have posted yet so hope they prove of interest to members...hover over them to see dates taken and in some cases the numbers...i thought photo 14 was interesting as it shows a domestic employment agency..all gone now
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Hi Lyn, Great photos, thank you. Picture number 7 is actually Ryland Street, which was off Broad Street. I knew it very well, we used all the shops along there at one time. The shop just before Johnson's fruit shop was our Chip Shop. Great 4 penny worth chips!! Keep the photos coming!hi folks i have set of photos that i dont think i have posted yet so hope they prove of interest to members...hover over them to see dates taken and in some cases the numbers...i thought photo 14 was interesting as it shows a domestic employment agency..all gone now
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hi folks i have set of photos that i dont think i have posted yet so hope they prove of interest to members...hover over them to see dates taken and in some cases the numbers...i thought photo 14 was interesting as it shows a domestic employment agency..all gone now
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Thank you John,Hi Stokkie, I don't know if you are aware but No. 108 is shown on one of Lyn's pics at the start of the thread.
EDIT: and also on the picture showing the Billiards Hall