"Every cloud has a silver lining" so it is said.Here’s the answer to why the building survived. WW2 intervened, the building was shelved, then by January 1955 it was considered too costly to rebuild - hip hip hooray ! Viv.
Listing Text
BROMFORD LANE
1.
5104
Erdington B8
The Lad in the Lane
Public House
(formerly listed as
Old Green Man Inn)
SP 19 SW 4/2 25.4.52
II
2.
Founded 1306. One of the oldest inns in the country. The existing building
of C14/C15 origin but much altered and enlarged in the 1930s. Timber framed,
open hall of 3 bays divided by a cruck truss, considerably cut about and
with modern rafters and studding. Two more pairs of crucks in the south
wall. At the north end is a 2 storey crosswing, probably of early C16 build,
close studded with jowled corner posts. Cambered tie beam and collar with
raking struts to central truss, exposed storey posts. Externally the west
gable of wing has close studding with curved braces. Modern brick infill
and fenestration.
Listing NGR: SP1127390775
This text is from the original listing, and may not necessarily reflect the current setting of the building.
Oh gosh, didn't even see that bit when I blew it up, my eyesight really does need testing, thank you!The small sign to the left of the LH dormer window in the photo says 'Known as (?) The Lad In The Lane'.
G
Hi, you certainly can use it, it's amongst a pile of photos from my parents that I'm slowly going through (which came from my great grandparents) they were in the pub trade, at the moment I have no link to that, but will go through the licences that I have, enjoy!Wow! Thought I had most photos of the Lad. I would like to use this photo if that's okay?
You can see more about the Lad In The Lane on my facebook site... Friends of the Lad In The Lane building https://www.facebook.com/groups/165196637017244
Thank you.Hi, you certainly can use it, it's amongst a pile of photos from my parents that I'm slowly going through (which came from my great grandparents) they were in the pub trade, at the moment I have no link to that, but will go through the licences that I have, enjoy!
Haha you may regret saying that, I have stacks of them, I will sort them from Birmingham area and Welsh area, my great grandfather was a keen photographer, that will keep me quiet during lockdown, thank you!If you need help with locations of your photos Lois (if you think they’re Birmingham-related) I’m sure members would love to help. We love a challenge ! Viv.
If you were there about 120 years ago and had some change from 1/0 (a shilling = 12d ) for a pint, you might have been given a token which could have been exchanged on your next visit... which you would almost certainly have made (to get your money's-worth). Here's photos of an actual token from Ye Old Green Man. Are these tokens rare, do you think?Would be happy if someone could date, thankyou View attachment 144242
Thats a super painting EricA painting of the pub based on the black and white pic in post #35 therefore a bit of guess work in the colours. I have done numerous paintings of this hostelry as I have visited it numerous times when I lived in Erdington (1961 to 1987). Eric
The landlord was Geo. Birkbeck and was there 1901 (census record)nice token but i have no idea how rare they are....shame the landlords name is not on it because then we could have dated it for you
lyn
My great grandfather G Birkbeck was 'Licensed Victualler' there, as noted in 9001 Census, but previously was a 'travelled' engineer. No known photos of premises left to family afaik.Thank you.