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Soho Hill

Phyllis Nicklin photographed the Handsworth School Clinic on Soho Hill in 1968. It looks a forboding building in her photo. But today it looks more inviting.

School clinics give me the creeps. I went to one on Slade Road, Erdington after an accident at school and it was a very unpleasant experience (the staff were very unfriendly and bullying). So much so I refused to go back for a later check-up. Viv.

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Vivienne14 said:
Phyllis Nicklin photographed the Handsworth School Clinic on Soho Hill in 1968. It looks a forboding building in her photo. But today it looks more inviting.

School clinics give me the creeps. I went to one on Slade Road, Erdington after an accident at school and it was a very unpleasant experience (the staff were very unfriendly and bullying). So much so I refused to go back for a later check-up. Viv.

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Hi Vivienne,

Sorry for the late response to your post, yes I remember Handsworth Clinic well especially when the dental nurse used to come to school & examine your teeth, which left a horrid taste in your mouth. Even worse I ended up having teeth out there when I was a young lad! Not a pleasant experience I assure you and thank god it was a one off, my parents then took me to a private dentist, what a difference!

Best wishes,

Lozellian
 
hi lozellian pretty much the same story here...luckily i never had to go to the clinic but i know a few kids from farm st school did and their experiences were not good...i ear marked this building ages ago to try and have a look inside so i will have a go at that soon

lyn
 
Astoness said:
hi lozellian pretty much the same story here...luckily i never had to go to the clinic but i know a few kids from farm st school did and their experiences were not good...i ear marked this building ages ago to try and have a look inside so i will have a go at that soon

lyn
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Hiya Lyn,

I've passed the place on numerous occasions whilst at work in the area & can still taste that stuff they used to put on the spatula whilst checking your teeth ha ha.

I've also noticed how the area in which I grew up has deteriorated so badly, at least like many others of my generation and former residents who also grew up in the area will understand (so sad really) but, at least we have our memories that nobody can take from us as this forum proves.

I recently viewed the snap (via archive) of you Acka & Dave Inston, that brought back one or two memories I tell you ha ha.

Lozellian.
 
LOZELLIAN said:
My Dad Mac worked at Mists Garage for a number of years in the 1960's to the early 1970's as a Motor Mechanic specialising in Rolls Royce, Bentley, Jaguar, Jensen etc. Owner was then Phillip Mist, son Glen, Service Manager Mr Parker. I remember that my Dad was the only mechanic that Lady Bird (Birds Custard) would allow to work on her Rolls Royce; she was a very elegant & gracious lady indeed.

Lozellian.
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I have a Fordson Thames bought new in 1954 by Phillip Mist Garage Nechells registration number OOA783. They kept it for 20 years and I wondered if knew what they used it for and why they bought a Ford when they were Austin/Morris dealers I believe. Any other information would be appreciated.
 
mikejee said:
I don't know Viv. It does not say where to , so it could be to another place, though I am doubtful if that is likely. Incidentally, for completeness here are the maps showing the other two stones
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The Grade II Listed Milestone at Milestone Lane.
“Probably circa 1800. Simple stone with rounded head inscribed '111 miles from
London 3 miles from Birmingham 10 miles to Wolverhampton.”



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Milestone Near the Corner of Milestone Lane, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham

Milestone Near the Corner of Milestone Lane is a Grade II listed building in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, England. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building.
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Shortie said:
I know a man doing some serious research and has been looking for some considerable time for photos of Soho Hill before they demolisehd the houses and built the Hockley Flyover. There is a house in particular he wishes to be able to see, very near the corner of Richmond Road. The library does not have any, but if anyone knows a man (or woman) who does, please can they be persuaded to post them on here? Shortie
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hi ,i worked on the hockley flyover,in the 60s for rm douglas ltd ,,i was an apprentice bricklayer,,,,,,some very good men worked on it,,,regards john griffin,
 
the delelict buildings behind the bushes suffered an unexplained fire about 3 weeks ago which is hardly surprising so i doubt much is left now...taller white property to the right is said to once house matthew boultons game keeper..i have been watching it for many years now as it would be such a pity if it was demolished especially given the connection with boulton

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JohnGriff said:
hi ,i worked on the hockley flyover,in the 60s for rm douglas ltd ,,i was an apprentice bricklayer,,,,,,some very good men worked on it,,,regards john griffin,
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hi ,i worked on the hockley flyover,in the 60s for rm douglas ltd ,,i was an apprentice bricklayer,,,,,,some very good men worked on it,,,regards john griffin,
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Great Photographs, Allports used to be the agents our Landlord Used ( Mr Mansfield ) and where we had to pay the rent for the House we had in The Crescent and later South Rd, I think originally they were in Richmond Rd
 
Regarding posts re Cheffins Dentist. Only last week I was watching a home movie, taken by my dad, taken in the garden of the dentist in 1962.
It shows Sam & Barbara, my mom & dad and me (aged 7) and my brother (aged 1). It must have been a social visit as I look quite happy. It took me a long time to get over the fear of dentists after regularly visiting Mr Cheffins :)
 
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mrpastry said:
Hi All
Just found this link .... My mother's cousin Barbara was the house keeper for a private dentist which I think was situated at No 131 Soho Hill ... I can remember the drying rail hanging from the ceiling and the dumb waiter in the rear kitchen/living area, the dentist surgery when no one was there , the work room for the making of dentures and all the other stuff ,the rear garden was beautiful,Her husband Sam was a amazing model builder and had a work room which I was fascinated with.One of his models used to be on display in the science museum Spent many happy Christmas parties in the 50's there ... also the RAFA club further down the road towards the city ... was a honorary member for a short time in the late 60's ... The school clinic oh! my god ... only went once had about 6 teeth removed when i would have been about 8yrs old ... never again ... when I came out Mom took me to the cafe on the corner of Villa Road and a man in there saw I was in some discomfort and bought me a MARS Bar as a treat !!!! ...the last thing I wanted... mind the thought was nice.
On not such a happy not I was posted to the top end of Villa Road/Soho Hill with other officer the night that the riots in Handsworth in 1985 that's one memory i don't really
want to remember!
Keep smiling
Regard
Rich
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Hi Rich (MrPastry)
Regarding your posts re Cheffins Dentist. Only last week I was watching a home movie, taken by my dad, taken in the garden of the dentist in 1962.
It shows Sam & Barbara, my mom & dad and me (aged 7) and my brother (aged 1). It must have been a social visit as I look quite happy. It took me a long time to get over the fear of dentists after regularly visiting Mr Cheffins :)
 
lenrmr said:
Hi Rich (MrPastry)
Regarding your posts re Cheffins Dentist. Only last week I was watching a home movie, taken by my dad, taken in the garden of the dentist in 1962.
It shows Sam & Barbara, my mom & dad and me (aged 7) and my brother (aged 1). It must have been a social visit as I look quite happy. It took me a long time to get over the fear of dentists after regularly visiting Mr Cheffins :)
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Welcone to the Forum.
You may not get a reply as "Mr pastry" has not been on the Forum since 2016.
 
had a little amble today...the 3 buildings on the left on st view now have diggers in place ready for demo ..these buildings have been empty for many many years and suffered a fire recently...happy to say that the old cottage type building to the right of those is still standing...although for how long is anyones guess..it is dated 1826...st view below and also my pics taken today

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As I recall that was the original home of GEE'S Curry Patties, and one restaurant of Rusty Lee.
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yes so i believe...not sure which one out of the 3 buildings to be demolished was rusty lees place but should not be difficult to find out

lyn
 
Astoness said:
yes so i believe...not sure which one out of the 3 buildings to be demolished was rusty lees place but should not be difficult to find out

lyn
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I think Rusty Lee's place was next door to the Beehive and then to the left Dennison's Watch Co.
Astoness very kindly sent photos in this thread

the beehive pub soho hill

hi judy there are 2 threads for the beehive here is the link to the other one..the photo you want is on post 47 https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/index.php?threads/the-beehive-pub-soho-hill.38913/page-3 hope this helps lyn Thanks Lyn, I couldn't find the other one before. I will go and...
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Astoness said:
had a little amble today...the 3 buildings on the left on st view now have diggers in place ready for demo ..these buildings have been empty for many many years and suffered a fire recently...happy to say that the old cottage type building to the right of those is still standing...although for how long is anyones guess..it is dated 1826...st view below and also my pics taken today

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just a quick update on photo one showing the 1826 cottage...it was called soho hill cottage

lyn
 
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