• Welcome to this forum . We are a worldwide group with a common interest in Birmingham and its history. While here, please follow a few simple rules. We ask that you respect other members, thank those who have helped you and please keep your contributions on-topic with the thread.

    We do hope you enjoy your visit. BHF Admin Team

Moor Street

Here you are Dennis.
The third photo shows the late Frank Carter, and on the left my very dear departed friend Derek Harrison who was probably the most knowledgable man on the GWR in the country, and who also wrote 2 books about Snow Hill.
The first photo shows on the right one of the partners of A. Young Accountants who financed the restoration and had at the time their offices in the new Snow Hill concourse.
And the front page of a long gone newspaper.
 
The last time I saw it , was where I left it as in the photos.
Who decided, why and when it was moved I have no idea, it looks like it had some rough treatment since 1985.
 
A great shot looking towards the Bull Ring and showing The Woolpack, and an equally nice one for the many Train spotters amongst us...
 
Hi Dennis.
I have just seen your post of "The Corner" pub in Moor Street. I have recently learnt that my grandfather, Arthur Parker, ran it from about 1933-40.
Many thanks
Sheila.
 
cracking pic of moor st/dale end 1886...

moor st is one of the oldest streets in the city. its early name was mole street. a corruption of molendum...a mill...there was a water mill here until the end of the 17th century. people of note who have lived here include william lench the founder of lenches trust..john baskerville..john freeth the poet. robert smallbroke and edward colmore.
 
Brilliant picture Lyn. If you ever come across one of Moor Street near the Bull Ring - I am interested in No 3 Moor Street - so think of me please.

Shortie
 
Shortie said:
Brilliant picture Lyn. If you ever come across one of Moor Street near the Bull Ring - I am interested in No 3 Moor Street - so think of me please.

Shortie
Click to expand...


will do shortie..i was lucky to get that pic..i bought a brum book for 50p from a charity shop where i do a few hours voluntary work...there are some cracking pics in it...will keep em peeled..

lyn
 
I had a talk to Dean Wrenshaw the other day about Villa street, asked him if he had any old photos. I'm afraid not.! XX
 
hi lynn ;
so mole street ran from dale end to through costa green down to moor st; towards the aston rd north
because midland counties dairy was in mole street coming from moor street coming towards aston cross way passing the nurse homes that worked at the general hospital
which was next to the old central fire and mole street ran through to bagot street
have a good day best wishes astonian
 
your welcome dotti....going through the book again today to see if there are anymore interesting ones...

lyn
 
mossg said:
Morning shortie,I feel sure you would have seen this picture,i believe it has been on the forum before.It shows Moor Street from High Street.View attachment 67412Moss.
Click to expand...

This is a the sort of photo I love to see moss. How nice that Matthew Jones was "Potato Salesman to the Queen"! He was obviously a very respectable trader with with his "by appointment" crest above the shop. And I hadn't realized that Freeman, Hardy, Willis was a long established shoemaker either. I must have bought a fair number of shoes from that company over the years. Viv.
 
reposting pic of moor st dated 1886

img711.jpg
 
I think this picture shows Carr's Lane looking towards Moor Street.If it is Carr's Lane,does anyone know the name of the pub as a mates mother worked there.Moss
 

Attachments

  • s Lane toward Moor St,on way to be broken down at Kyotts Lake Rd 4th July 1953..jpg
    s Lane toward Moor St,on way to be broken down at Kyotts Lake Rd 4th July 1953..jpg
    33.8 KB · Views: 71
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top