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Pubs Of The Past

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Phil
There as been a photo of the duke of Costa green area years back that I can tell you that before they was lost
And there was theflountain in view with it Alan astonian,,,,,,
 
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Hi, im new to this site & was wondering if anyone has a photo of The Friendly Inn pub that was in Chelmsley Wood until it became an old peoples home, if you don't have access to a photo could you suggest a site or post a link as to where i could possibly find a photo. Many thanks :)
 
nice photo of the flower pot, my dad worked there part time in the mid 60s, we lived over the road in vincent crescent, my dad worked behind the bar but was tee total all his life
 
Hi,
Can you remind me of the name of the pub that was at the corner of Temple Street and Temple Row. Sort of "Back of Rackhams!" I think the site is now a Premier Inn. It was a "free house" that belonged to Twist organisation who also owned the George on the road between Stonebridge and Balsall Common.
 
Thanks for that.
I think it may have been revamped as the Nelson bar, but when I used to go in (early 60's) it was The Clarendon. The landlord was Arthur.
 
The Nelson was on the corner of Temple Row and Bull Street and was bombed out during the war, although it was supposed to be rebuilt I don't think it ever was. It was the Claredon on the corner of Temple Street as can be seen in this photo.
 

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devonjim said:
Hi,
Can you remind me of the name of the pub that was at the corner of Temple Street and Temple Row. Sort of "Back of Rackhams!" I think the site is now a Premier Inn. It was a "free house" that belonged to Twist organisation who also owned the George on the road between Stonebridge and Balsall Common.
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It was the Clarendon Jim.....my Gt Uncle kept it for a while....



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The Nelson was on the corner of Temple Row and Bull Street, opposite the Minories....until Hitler called....

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cookie273uk said:
what an eyesore ! who designed that wants shooting
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eric i would say it was a 60s pub which never appealed to me...i only went in there once as it was handy..there were lots of pubs with a similar design...reminds me very much of the shareholders newtown which is near to the bartons arms (now theres a pub) and the king of the road also newtown...king of the road demolished shareholders is now some sort of warehouse i think..
 
Lyn

If you were in to the music scene, then you would have used the Railway in the late 60's and early 70's as it was the place to see up and coming bands.
 
mojorisin21 said:
Rosie, who keeps "The Bull" in Price St, Also ran "The Woodman" once upon a time.
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hi mojorisin woodman was that...i know rose had the village maid in finch road 21 years ago before she took on the bull
lyn
 
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Phil said:
Lyn

If you were in to the music scene, then you would have used the Railway in the late 60's and early 70's as it was the place to see up and coming bands.
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Yes indeed.

I used to go there in the mid 70's - some great nights - happy memories.
 
sospiri said:
A look inside the Red Lion, Handsworth:-

https://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/showthread.php/93868-The-Red-Lion-Handsworth-Birmingham-2014

I'm not familiar with this, but spotted on 28dayslater.


Maurice
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Hello Maurice, I was out with an old Brummie last night and he was reminiscing about the good Brum pubs that have gone. He mentioned a Red Lion that was special but I didn't catch where, he said it was on like an island and it was an oasis. His partner wasn't impressed though. Is this one on an island?
It reminds me of the Alhambra in Coventry, now gone, it was full of memorabilia like the nickleodoen, brass bed turned in to a seat, stuffed leopard, birds in glass domes and treddle sewing machine tables. I love the Red lion tiles.
 
Hi Nico,

Other than Handsworth I have no idea of the location, though I'm sure many other locals on BHF will point you in the right direction. The explorer, although a local to Nuneaton, has been exploring Birmingham for many years, so I'm sure he'll have the district right.

Maurice
 
The Red Lion is on Soho road. Below is a picture of the outside a few years ago. It is still standing - just. No doubt waiting for a fire.

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Hi Nico

I don't think your friend was describing the Red Lion Handsworth situated as it is in the Middle of the High Street Handsworth, unless he was talking metaphorically.



(Sorry Mike, it seems that once again we were posting at the same time)
 

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Hi Mike, thanks for that info and picture. It looks like it was a nice building and it would be a shame if it suffered the same fate as so many other old buildings in Brum. We shall see....

Maurice
 
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