OLD BIRMINGHAM PHOTOS FROM STEVEBHx

[pjmburns]

Just looking on street view for work and noticed that Sterling Solicitors 664 Coventry Road has a ghost sign sure you will tell me if this has been seen before (sorry had to remove photo had my work tabs on it )

Just going to post it on ghost signs thread. Not sure if it is there already but better to be there more than once than not at all.

 

[SteveBhx]

Afternoon, this selection is based on comments from the last trip up Corporation Street these are close ups of the shops taken a few years earlier in 1971, these pictures were part of a shop survey as we have the whole road shop by shop first up Perry Greaves.

 

[SteveBhx]

Next we have Kings Jewellers with the stocking bar next door, seems the window is full of tights though, time move on!

 

[SteveBhx]

Next not mentioned previously but sure to bring back memories Yates Wine Lodge and Bottle department possibly number 17 Corporation Street, rather an imposing entrance

 

[SteveBhx]

Another image as we work our way up Corporation Street 19-21 WH Smith, who tell us Art is for everyone. Love the lettering above the modern shop sign and also the bus stop.

 

[SteveBhx]

Just past the corner and only noticed by the sign in the window previously is Slow Boat, strictly in Fore Street, with a nice selection of shops round the corner.

 

[SteveBhx]

Last seen as a reflection Swears and Wells, which was taken over as were many of the shops we have seen. Now having a great rebuilding sale.

 

[pjmburns]

Afternoon, this selection is based on comments from the last trip up Corporation Street these are close ups of the shops taken a few years earlier in 1971, these pictures were part of a shop survey as we have the whole road shop by shop first up Perry Greaves.

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These "now" shots are as good as I can get allowing for the angles on streetview.

 

[pjmburns]

Next we have Kings Jewellers with the stocking bar next door, seems the window is full of tights though, time move on!

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Kings jewellers was #5 and Urban Outfitters occupy #5 - 7

 

[pjmburns]

Next not mentioned previously but sure to bring back memories Yates Wine Lodge and Bottle department possibly number 17 Corporation Street, rather an imposing entrance

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Yates Wine Lodge was actually 15 (not sure there was a 17). Coventry Building Society is at #15.

 

[pjmburns]

Another image as we work our way up Corporation Street 19-21 WH Smith, who tell us Art is for everyone. Love the lettering above the modern shop sign and also the bus stop.View attachment 153270

 

[pjmburns]

Just past the corner and only noticed by the sign in the window previously is Slow Boat, strictly in Fore Street, with a nice selection of shops round the corner.

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Had to cut off the right hand side as on streetview it is misted out.

 

[pjmburns]

Last seen as a reflection Swears and Wells, which was taken over as were many of the shops we have seen. Now having a great rebuilding sale.

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This is a 2009 shot as there is now a shelter which blocks part of the view of the doorway to 39

 

[A Sparks]

Just past the corner and only noticed by the sign in the window previously is Slow Boat, strictly in Fore Street, with a nice selection of shops round the corner.

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Ah, Crowthers boutique - great clothes shop, they had the ground floor and basement.
Sacha shoes next door.

 

[RobT]

Thanks SteveBhx for showing these wonderful photos
My favorites are Soho Road & Holyhead Road

Here is a chance to see some as though you were walking along those roads
Download & open the pdf document below to see the photos
Clicking on a photo should link to larger photo

 

[Astoness]

once again great photos of corporation st steve thanks also to jan for the now shots...

lyn

 

[jim1uk2001]

What a great thread STEVEBHx. A couple of months ago I was going to post in the corner shop thread a memory of this building that used to be a shop. It's on the corner of Bordesley Green & Imperial Road. In the late 60s when I was working on the 53 & 54 buses, we used to stop at this shop to get our "billy cans" filled with tea. Hopefully, one day a photo will turn up showing it as a shop.
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[jim1uk2001]

The beginning of the clip below starts with a film taken from the 53/54 bus heading along Bordesley green in 1960s towards Town. It shows Charles road on left and then the junction of Victoria street and Bordesley Green and a shot looking down Victoria street @ 18 seconds. Then it shows the old Bordesley Green post office (now demolished) and Garrison lane.

 

[Astoness]

thanks jim will look at the video later just sorting out dinner

lyn

 

[SteveBhx]

Evening - trying to screen shot from google - how does she do it !!,
anyway I sure you can move this to the right location - this is Manor Road Witton

 

[SteveBhx]

Norris Road Witton - I assume you are happy me posting them here?

 

[SteveBhx]

318 Witton Road

 

[SteveBhx]

279 Witton Road

 

[lmr3103]

The beginning of the clip below starts with a film taken from the 53/54 bus heading along Bordesley green in 1960s towards Town. It shows Charles road on left and then the junction of Victoria street and Bordesley Green and a shot looking down Victoria street @ 18 seconds. Then it shows the old Bordesley Green post office (now demolished) and Garrison lane.

Thank you for posting this Jim, the first 30 seconds brought a lot of memories back for me. My Aunt lived in Victoria Street, and I went to Wyndcliffe School on Little Green Lane. My bus stop was just past the Post Office (outside a sweet shop!) where I caught the 53 bus to take me down to Gordon Street off Garrison Lane. Looking at the video it seems such a long time ago but so familiar at the same time, happy days!

 

[SteveBhx]

826 Kingstanding Road

 

[Eric Gibson]

Getting into my part of the country now Steve , any more Kingstanding stuff?

 

[SteveBhx]

Getting into my part of the country now Steve , any more Kingstanding stuff?

Sorry Eric - most of the black and white pictures were from a regeneration survey done in the early seventies, nearest I have are a few from Erdington and a couple in Sutton. I only put the ghost sign as I remebered the adverts - think they are still there although it is now the bookies!!

 

[Vivienne14]

Wow Crowthers ! Post #306 - that’s made my day. I loved that shop and I’ve never seen a photo of the shop anywhere. Thanks so much.

And Janice’s post in #312 confirms what we discussed in the Crowthers thread. Thanks. Viv.

 

[Astoness]

Evening - trying to screen shot from google - how does she do it !!,
anyway I sure you can move this to the right location - this is Manor Road Witton

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well done steve and dont worry i cant do screen shots although i really should get my son to show me

 

[Pedrocut]

If you say from what device you are trying to take a screenshot then someone should be able to help.