I have what seems to be a copy of this photo, which lists it as 1937, though cannot vouch for accuracy of that date
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SteveBhx
master brummie
I have a couple of pictures off the end of Roll 7 , not buildings but may be of interests or actually be someone or somewhere that people know.
First is a Scout, with an old uniform, hat, cord, neckerchief and long shorts and socks. Seems very proud of his uniform and looks very smart
First is a Scout, with an old uniform, hat, cord, neckerchief and long shorts and socks. Seems very proud of his uniform and looks very smart
SteveBhx
master brummie
The last picture is rather random but is a group of lads on the corner of Arthur Place with one looking through the gap in the fence on the corner of the two roads. One of those times and locations that would mean something to someone. Summer, long shorts and off out exploring - different times !!
steve this was the original duke of cambridge...another one replaced it in the 1930s i think..but dont quote me on that date
lyn
SteveBhx
master brummie
Next we move to Roll 10 - this is another roll with a shortage of images - the first half are photos from a calendar that has had pictures cut out - not very good the first real image is the corner of Adderley Street and Ash road and we have the Adderley Park pub, white brick building pretty original in layout although looking rather run down today but with many feature remaining
SteveBhx
master brummie
The next few picture were taken in Cato Street North and are in or near the Old Mill - first is the demolition of a building a few doors down
Mainly included as it is been knocked down, it is showing what was there - we can just make out the Gasometers in the background, an old JCB and a few walls, take in 1989.
Mainly included as it is been knocked down, it is showing what was there - we can just make out the Gasometers in the background, an old JCB and a few walls, take in 1989.
SteveBhx
master brummie
Moving to the Mill proper and now very run down - trees growing out of it and much of the roof missing . seen back in the 1989 when it was still held together, we can see the former delivery tower one column of windows from the left which would have been enclosed and held pulley or lift to move goods between the ground and upper floors. See all the iron framed windows of this massive building - so sad
SteveBhx
master brummie
Next we get voyeuristic, peering through doors and gates to see how the negelect is progressing, although it is out of use it still looks an impressive brick built building . massive windows, delivery rails sticking out of the floors and the walls on the ground floor starting to crumble
SteveBhx
master brummie
The last picture from the site and I can only guess that they are stripping the building out and throwing it in a skip, large gates have been installed to provide security , but we have seen how well that worked, Funny to think that over 40 years have passed and the building has just sat there.
SteveBhx
master brummie
Next we have described as an " Old cafe house in Nechells Place" and it does look pretty much as described - looking like the terrace is slowly disappearing from the right - we can make out the remains of fireplaces on the ground and first floors the roof of the cafe is disappearing abd it looks like the door has been shut and everyone has left.
cato st so very different now steve
Mark Tooze
master brummie
I was comparing these to the close up photos I took in the summer (which are posted on another thread). Looks like they literally "locked the gate and left".......