brummy-lad
master brummie
Must have been where the underpass was constructedMy bike route to work Potter's Hill to Villa Street, Potter's Hill, Barton's Bank then left into ?, on to Gerrard Street then fell off the map.
John
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Banjo
master brummie
Would it have been Barton's Bank into Whitehead Rd, across High St into Whitehead St? I've not seen the map but, hope Whitehead STREET isn't forgotten.My bike route to work Potter's Hill to Villa Street, Potter's Hill, Barton's Bank then left into ?, on to Gerrard Street then fell off the map.
Eric Gibson
master brummie
Yes that would be correct, it's the other end of the trip that's off the map, from Gerrard Street to Villa Street.
brummy-lad
master brummie
What a great picture and good quality too. John
Radiorails
master brummie
Post 5290 is a splendid photo. Difficult to give an exact date. Tram tracks were laid there in 1904 and the 5 route was unusual in that it had lots of single track and passing loops. I gather the Lozells Picture House opened in 1911 so it is after that date, however the Luftwaaffe removed it in 1942.
The lorry suggests an early WW1 period - of course it is uncertain how old the lorry is - but given the sparse motor traffic - in fact not much moving at all, does hint at a WW1 period.
The lorry suggests an early WW1 period - of course it is uncertain how old the lorry is - but given the sparse motor traffic - in fact not much moving at all, does hint at a WW1 period.
cookie273uk
master brummie
I notice how many women wore pinnies on these old pics, you rarely see that nowadays, the changing times I suppose, my Wife never wore one. Eric
Williamstreeter
master brummie
You're right there pinnies have gone bellies nowadays rule the roost , that and tattoos
Radiorails
master brummie
Some men have worn them; Howard Sibshaw often could be seen in a floral pinny. 
Hi steve wheeldon here, went to upper Tomas st, school between 1963-66, use to live bottom of upper Tomas st ,in Phillip st. Would love to see more photos. Thank you
You can, some sections have no speed limitI did a staff car drivers course driving bull nosed vanguards? Bloody awful car, twitchy steering & prone to oil leaks ( had to put a drip tray under the car at the end of the day). In Germany i drove fords, Zephyrs 4/6, & loved bombing down the Autobahn at over a ton. Not sure if you can do that on the Autobahn these day.
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oldMohawk
gone but not forgotten
The Bristol Road, Selly Oak, near the junction with Chapel Lane. No exact date but double yellow lines were introduced in 1960 so probably a year or two after then. The road sweeper was keeping the road tidy ... just one last shovelful to put in his bin.
shoothill
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Smudger
master brummie
Surprisingly very little litter compared to todays scruffy litter louts.
mw0njm.
A Brummie Dude
fantastic i took my bsa scooter there in 1965 for a mot. reg no yol 80
oldMohawk
gone but not forgotten
The road sweeper man had collected it all and put it in his bin ...
Two
master brummie
The Film "Jess" advertised on the Cinema hoardings was released in the USA 1912 and in the UK 1914.
mw0njm.
A Brummie Dude
at least she has nearly crossed,that bloke is still waiting bless him,he does not trust that bedford truck drivercould have been worse...the truck coming the other way could still have been moving....
sospiri
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Phil,
Same with the one shown on the outside of the Springfield Cinema at it's opening, All In Vain. We know it is 1914, because we have other documentary evidence. Someone suggested it might have been a live show, but I was in there many times during the 1940s (when it was stacked full of sugar by the Ministry of Food!) and I doubt if the stage is as much as five feet deep.
Maurice
Same with the one shown on the outside of the Springfield Cinema at it's opening, All In Vain. We know it is 1914, because we have other documentary evidence. Someone suggested it might have been a live show, but I was in there many times during the 1940s (when it was stacked full of sugar by the Ministry of Food!) and I doubt if the stage is as much as five feet deep.
Maurice
farmerdave
master brummie
Reference here to a 1920s silent movie called "All in Vain". Dave
https://www.etsy.com/listing/269881555/pathex-films-c-42-all-in-vain-a-hal
https://www.etsy.com/listing/269881555/pathex-films-c-42-all-in-vain-a-hal
oldMohawk
gone but not forgotten
778 Bristol Road Selly Oak next to the Westminster Bank saw some changes as can be seen in 3 pics.
Pic 1 shows it as a small hardware shop (behind the car) without a sign. Stan Guest's furniture shop next door was also going to be changed. The car number plate might help with a date.
Pic 2 shows it named 'The Bijoll' but it has closed and what did it sell? Stan Guest's shop has become very grand with large changes. The Westminster Bank has a pile of bricks outside, maybe internal changes.
Pic 3 and Matty's Radio have taken over 778 and are advertising rental TVs which can receive BBC 2 which launched in 1964.
shoothill
Pic 1 shows it as a small hardware shop (behind the car) without a sign. Stan Guest's furniture shop next door was also going to be changed. The car number plate might help with a date.
Pic 2 shows it named 'The Bijoll' but it has closed and what did it sell? Stan Guest's shop has become very grand with large changes. The Westminster Bank has a pile of bricks outside, maybe internal changes.
Pic 3 and Matty's Radio have taken over 778 and are advertising rental TVs which can receive BBC 2 which launched in 1964.
shoothill
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