See Birmingham by Post Card

[Alf]

Not had to but drinking.

 

[bobsummers]

Is it my computer or is there a problem with photo attachments on this thread as I cannot see any photos posted that you are talking about?

 

[oldMohawk]

Is it my computer or is there a problem with photo attachments on this thread as I cannot see any photos posted that you are talking about?

Some of them are on the server but detached from the posts. One of these was in my post #901. I just saved it from the server, then deleted it off the server, then put it back on the server. It is now attached to the post. Quite an interesting pic if you know the present day Scott Arms junction.

 

[bobsummers]

It must be me I can see the photos now, has someone thrown an "On Switch" or am I going matta ( Greek for Mad!!)

 

[oldMohawk]

Actually I did what I just said for my #901 post and can't be sure but a 'disappeared' pic in another of my posts maybe came back automatically, perhaps we are both going mad !!

 

[Richie]

Am I correct too in spotting that when I log in from certain computers (i.e at colleges and libraries) I can see the time and date apart from just the number of previous postings, and on others I can't?

 

[a s wood]

The only thing I see is the words Attached Thumbnails
there are no pictures appearing for the last several pages.
I am sad to be missing what others are obviously seeing. Does anyone know what the problem is?
Amanda

 

[Elizabeth Redmond]

Same here some of the pictures i can see others seem to have disappeared behind attached thumbnails

 

[Richie]

The only thing I see is the words Attached Thumbnails
there are no pictures appearing for the last several pages.
I am sad to be missing what others are obviously seeing. Does anyone know what the problem is?
Amanda

I get the same thing too Amanda, despite recently upgrading my system from dial-up to broadband and uploading every Windows update as it comes along. Some photos appear automatically, some appear AFTER I have signed in manually also, yet others stay stuck in the oblong box with the red marker! Maybe because in Wolverhampton and Shropshire we're in Outer Space for technology outreach!

 

[oldMohawk]

Some scenes for a film were shot in a Gt Barr factory, Bob Hoskins was in them but pics of him left the building! I've just returned him to the factory in this thread.
https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=22639&p=333548#post333548

 

[a s wood]

I might just weep for the pictures I am missing. There are loads of posts after them describing their wonderful features!
I think you are right Richie we are in outer space. We cant even get Broadband where we live.
regards
Amanda

 

[Wendy]

I am no expert but this may be down to web space. At the moment the admin are removing old out of date posts such as members birthdays etc. The site is massive and so we must save our history info first. I would also recommend members to check their private mail and delete the unwanted ones. The pictures may still come back as the site is 'tidied' up. Nothing from the history side of the forum is ever deleted.

 

[motorman-mike]

It's been a while since we were out and about on here so here is an interesting view in tramway days of the 'Traffic Control' at Edgbaston Road/Russell Road. Was it the traffic island or was it the Belisha Beacons which were perhaps a novelty at that time?

 

[Lloyd]

Other than the tram and the 'street furniture', all of which were scrapped many years ago, this scene is still recognisable today, which is unusual for 50+ year old postcards.

 

[Phil]

Mike

Another one only a hundred yards or so down Edgbaston Road. This one has hardly changed either and would still be easily recognised.

The Entrance to Cannon Hill Park.

Phil

 

[motorman-mike]

Amazing Phil, that card could still be sent today and here is another view that manages to stay much the same today except the vehicles of course. Here is a sunny day in 1940's Moseley Village.

 

[Phil]

Mike

There is quite a change on this view, looking up the hill instead of down. I believe it was taken in 1880, not by me I hasten to add. This is the site of the Post Office, then Bullock & Hooper Builders.

Phil

 

[Lloyd]

Keith Berry's picture shows the corner shop in a bit more run down condition. I've seen somewhere a very early photo, before the 'mock tudor' black and white outer skin was fitted.
https://www.pbase.com/beppuu/image/35758130

 

[motorman-mike]

Here we have Big Brum back in tramway days when tramcars turned into Congreve Street from Edmund Street for exotic destinations down The Parade.

 

[motorman-mike]

Out to Ward End now and it makes a change to be at the Fox and Goose and not see it.

 

[ragga]

Has either one of these been on here before ??
ragga .....

 

[Elizabeth Redmond]

These are really nice i love the one where the library was tucked up in the corner, i used to sit on the side of the fountain,my sister and i were in the library every week,getting our Enid Blyton books,and the next one the Bull ring a little later,i cant quiet make it out
but my friends dad had a fruit and veg stall there.

 

[motorman-mike]

Things have changed a bit round Selly Oak way since this view was taken.

 

[pollypops]

Things have changed a bit round Selly Oak way since this view was taken.

Great old picture of the QE - I think the new one is nearly finished now
Polly

 

[ASTONITE]

without going through hundreds of posts, I dont know if these have been on before, apologies if they have.

 

[dek carr]

Astonite thanks for posting. Dek

 

[Astoness]

cracking postcards...thanks for posting them

lyn

 

[Elizabeth Redmond]

Love looking at your photo's liz

 

[ASTONITE]

Some of Erdington may have been on before

 

[ASTONITE]

and a couple more