RobT
Acemeccanoman
I believe it was a Salvation Army Hall, Tonks was the Motor Garage
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OLD BIRMINGHAM PHOTOS FROM STEVEBHx
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Agree Salvation Army.
SteveBhx
master brummie
Quick visit this afternoon, I have about 40 pictures which I would call walls - the photos were taken as locations for advert boards - my question are they of interest ? - This is 775 Bristol Road in 79, as you see, a wall, some have a bit of a view, some are a line of hoardings on a street, some have cars parked in front - I am happy to scan them if someone is going to look.
Just finished scanning Garages / petrol stations and the Rackhams end of Corporation Street. Let me know your thoughts edit .......
Just finished scanning Garages / petrol stations and the Rackhams end of Corporation Street. Let me know your thoughts edit .......
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brummy-lad
master brummie
Very much so. Keep up the good work.
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SteveBhx
master brummie
There will be whole new world open up to you
Brookfields Lad
master brummie
Yes please Steve. Keep 'em coming. Thank you.
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Absolutely, keep going Steve. The photos are really appreciated. Even walls tell a story ! Thanks for all your hard work - and Janice’s too. Viv.
My first mother-in-law worked for Lawrence Bros. They seem to have supplied everything. When they closed she bought up tons of items almost for pennies. We virtually kitted out our flat from Lawrences, all for silly prices. They must have closed in the 1970s, don’t think they were taken over by another company. Well if they were, there wouldn’t have been any stock left ! Viv.
Hello Steve, I think the shop on the right of the Arden Hotel is Wimpy's. I think they were the first to stay open all night back in the day. I had many a good cheese burger in there, I used to sit by that window are the memories thank you.
Charles G
Pedrocut
Master Barmmie
Noticed this picture sent in to the Post...November 1958, Birmingham Weekly Post....Royal Albert Bridge.
In the spirit of giving full attention to Steve’s generous photographic additions to BHF, I’ve now tidied this thread so that the focus isn’t lost.
Please keep those photos coming Steve, as members are clearly enthusiastic to see more. Walls an’ all !
Great to see such enthusiasm. Thanks all.
Viv.
Please keep those photos coming Steve, as members are clearly enthusiastic to see more. Walls an’ all !
Great to see such enthusiasm. Thanks all.
Viv.
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Steve, if any of the "walls" contain photos of cars, johnfromstaffs will enlighten us with his knowledge, so yes please keep posting. They are very much appreciated
Sainsburys is no longer there, it moved onto the old Birmingham Battery site a couple of years ago. There are plans for more Student accommodation on the site.
Johnfromstaffs
Johnfromstaffs
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The cars standing in front of this wall are what “Motor Sport”, which was delivered every month to home, would have described as “grey porridge”. If anyone really wants a breakdown, please advise, or perhaps drive a car like these!
Given the choice, the Mini on the very right looks about the best.
The cars standing in front of this wall are what “Motor Sport”, which was delivered every month to home, would have described as “grey porridge”. If anyone really wants a breakdown, please advise, or perhaps drive a car like these!
Given the choice, the Mini on the very right looks about the best.
SteveBhx
master brummie
Thought I would tidy up the bottom end of Corporation Street today all from 1971, this is a different view from previous of the construction of C & A, traffic on the road and on street parking, also note on the back right they are just finishing the building of the office block
Johnfromstaffs
Johnfromstaffs
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On the left, the rumps of a Hillman Hunter and a Triumph Vitesse leave the scene. A Mk1 Ford Capri with a bent bumper, a Bedford van based on the early Viva, and if the 1971 date of the photo is right, an almost new Jaguar XJ6, not only a new car, but a new design first seen in 1968. It was a beautiful car, unfortunately not always built as well as you would want, just another result of those troubled times.
On the left, the rumps of a Hillman Hunter and a Triumph Vitesse leave the scene. A Mk1 Ford Capri with a bent bumper, a Bedford van based on the early Viva, and if the 1971 date of the photo is right, an almost new Jaguar XJ6, not only a new car, but a new design first seen in 1968. It was a beautiful car, unfortunately not always built as well as you would want, just another result of those troubled times.
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Bob Davis
Bob Davis
We could have some fun with this picture. Have we ever seen anybody so suspicious looking on any of the thousand pictures on the forum as this guy. I fear that the woman and her daughter who look apprehensive are about to be taken hostage, luckily in that large bag she has............
Bob
........ her makeup, hairbrush and rollers Bob.
Viv.
Viv.