OLD BIRMINGHAM PHOTOS FROM STEVEBHx

[pjmburns]

I use the "snip" tool which is in microsoft accessories. I used it on windows 7 and now on 10. In fact I use it so often it is on my desktop toolbar next to "word"

 

[SteveBhx]

Here we have 263 Golden Hillock Road in 1974, love the ornamental brackets around the eaves, old fashioned double door on the corner and also see the backs of the terraced houses, couple of nice cars also.

 

[SteveBhx]

I use the "snip" tool which is in microsoft accessories. I used it on windows 7 and now on 10. In fact I use it so often it is on my desktop toolbar next to "word"

Found it!! - Thankyou , once you know what you are looking for its easy

 

[SteveBhx]

74 Charles Road , 1973, so much atmosphere, love the car on the shop front , the poster for Tommy, the bananas hanging up in the window and if you look closely you can see that it is a Muslim Butcher. Do you think Hasam and Sons is the original name?- Yes I did forget the photo, thanks Janice

 

[SteveBhx]

This one is not what it seems 134 Green Lane Small Heath, what looks like and Ansells pub on first look is a corner shop, note the ice cream advert and the masons pop and if you look through the door there seems to be sweet jars on the shelf. Love that the ansells signs are still there- my photo says 134 but just to the right of the door is a little plaque which says 130 I believe.

 

[SteveBhx]

138 Wattville Road in 1975 , clothes shop on the corner which seems to have no sign, interesting that the top dog sign is so large. House next door looks nice and tidy and with what looks like the remains of a sign on the front. It also hold on to its privit hedge.

 

[SteveBhx]

Finally for today 102 Bacchus Road in 1975. Notice the cash and carry with the old TV and washing machine outside, the Partco Ford van , A Cole family butcher on the other corner, and on the right the little dog on his way home

 

[Astoness]

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.

never say never viv thank goodness steve saved these photos from the skip...i knew they would be a hit

lyn

 

[SteveBhx]

never say never viv thank goodness steve saved these photos from the skip...i knew they would be a hit

lyn

Okay so I am now aware that there are threads for specific shops, do you want to throw a few names and locations out there, I have a run up both sides of Corporation street, and a few in New Street, I am not going to go through all the threads to find these names. You have seen the location of the corner shops - I have a number of shop pictures from those locations as well as a few hotels down the Hagley road, see what I can do

 

[carolina]

Steve do you have any from Hockley?

 

[SteveBhx]

Steve do you have any from Hockley?

The only shots are the city end of the flyover and a picture near the bus garage, there are a few in the slides but these are not titled, and I think one of Peoples Chapel Great King Street.
If you want to throw in a street name I will have a look
Steve

 

[mikejee]

This one is not what it seems 134 Green Lane Small Heath, what looks like and Ansells pub on first look is a corner shop, note the ice cream advert and the masons pop and if you look through the door there seems to be sweet jars on the shelf. Love that the ansells signs are still there- my photo says 134 but just to the right of the door is a little plaque which says 130 I believe.

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To confirm, the off licence was 130

 

[Astoness]

The only shots are the city end of the flyover and a picture near the bus garage, there are a few in the slides but these are not titled, and I think one of Peoples Chapel Great King Street.
If you want to throw in a street name I will have a look
Steve

hi steve my neck o the woods as well so all of those you mentioned would be great to see when time permits re the untitled photos if you can post those we maybe able to put a title to them.....thanks

lyn

 

[carolina]

The only shots are the city end of the flyover and a picture near the bus garage, there are a few in the slides but these are not titled, and I think one of Peoples Chapel Great King Street.
If you want to throw in a street name I will have a look
Steve

Ford Street, Whitmore Street, Heaton Street, Gt King Street, Unett Street - to name a few. Most grateful Steve

 

[pjmburns]

Here we have 263 Golden Hillock Road in 1974, love the ornamental brackets around the eaves, old fashioned double door on the corner and also see the backs of the terraced houses, couple of nice cars also.

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Another one gone. Although the opposite corner 265 is still a shop.

 

[pjmburns]

This one is not what it seems 134 Green Lane Small Heath, what looks like and Ansells pub on first look is a corner shop, note the ice cream advert and the masons pop and if you look through the door there seems to be sweet jars on the shelf. Love that the ansells signs are still there- my photo says 134 but just to the right of the door is a little plaque which says 130 I believe.

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We had 128 Green Lane earlier in this thread and this was on the opposite corner. As Mike said actually 130. Also now gone.

 

[pjmburns]

138 Wattville Road in 1975 , clothes shop on the corner which seems to have no sign, interesting that the top dog sign is so large. House next door looks nice and tidy and with what looks like the remains of a sign on the front. It also hold on to its privit hedge.

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House next door now has front door bricked up. Also corner shop seems to have taken over shop next door.

 

[pjmburns]

Finally for today 102 Bacchus Road in 1975. Notice the cash and carry with the old TV and washing machine outside, the Partco Ford van , A Cole family butcher on the other corner, and on the right the little dog on his way home


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The butchers is now a house and the junction is now an island - well a painted circle on the ground.

 

[pjmburns]

74 Charles Road , 1973, so much atmosphere, love the car on the shop front , the poster for Tommy, the bananas hanging up in the window and if you look closely you can see that it is a Muslim Butcher. Do you think Hasam and Sons is the original name?

 

[SteveBhx]

Ford Street, Whitmore Street, Heaton Street, Gt King Street, Unett Street - to name a few. Most grateful Steve

I have a few that are near there - will try and scan them at the weekend - dont set your hope high though

 

[SteveBhx]

few more cafes and dodgy take away. 1 Walford Road in 1975 doesn't seem to be a pane of glass in the place - not sure it was operating at this time but must mention the little Morris Pick Up, make the picture

 

[SteveBhx]

116 Eversley Road- 1974 not sure this is a cafe it got in the wrong pile. Brooke Bond Tea sign on the wall and a small Midland Counties ice cream sign at the front, sticker in the window mensions BEV any ideas. Not forgetting the Bedford Estate at the front.

 

[SteveBhx]

178 Alcester Road 1970, not really looking at the fish shop, more the J.J Gallagher pick up, and the old style JCB on the site. red pen shows the new location of an advert panel - its usually chinagraph so I can remove it !! Note the ornamental eaves on the building.

 

[SteveBhx]

191 Anderton Road - 1974 Mac seemed to like his signs, Woodbine , Whites Lemonade and a projecting sign and a couple of neons in the window. Like the ornamental uprights to the window frames and the sash windows.

 

[SteveBhx]

396 Stratford Road - 1974, lots on the building to like , the eaves, brickwork to the corners, the little first floor bay and the tops to the second floor windows, also note the ornamental brickwork on the building top left, and Payne shoe repairs next door. anyone know how long Pukka Pies have been going over 45 years judging by this sign!!

 

[pjmburns]

few more cafes and dodgy take away. 1 Walford Road in 1975 doesn't seem to be a pane of glass in the place - not sure it was operating at this time but must mention the little Morris Pick Up, make the picture

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Think the roof is new but there is still a telegraph pole. Listed in phone book until about 1979.

 

[pjmburns]

116 Eversley Road- 1974 not sure this is a cafe it got in the wrong pile. Brooke Bond Tea sign on the wall and a small Midland Counties ice cream sign at the front, sticker in the window mensions BEV any ideas. Not forgetting the Bedford Estate at the front.

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As far as I can tell all this road has gone. The part where this property was is still a building site.

 

[pjmburns]

178 Alcester Road 1970, not really looking at the fish shop, more the J.J Gallagher pick up, and the old style JCB on the site. red pen shows the new location of an advert panel - its usually chinagraph so I can remove it !! Note the ornamental eaves on the building.

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Moseley
Still called Kingfisher and the land on the right is now a car park which I have used numerous times. The church is still visible but behind the trees.

 

[mikejee]

116 Eversley Road- 1974 not sure this is a cafe it got in the wrong pile. Brooke Bond Tea sign on the wall and a small Midland Counties ice cream sign at the front, sticker in the window mensions BEV any ideas. Not forgetting the Bedford Estate at the front.

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It is listed in Kellys as a shop run by Mrs Maud Watson till 1955, but in 1956 just listed as a house occupied by George Watson

 

[pjmburns]

191 Anderton Road - 1974 Mac seemed to like his signs, Woodbine , Whites Lemonade and a projecting sign and a couple of neons in the window. Like the ornamental uprights to the window frames and the sash windows.

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Another one gone completely