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Lloyd
master brummie
Okay, I'll cede the point as you recognise "The trams were coming".
The bus service was a feeder to the tramway at Selly Oak, and once the line was extended, there was no need for a feeder bus.
Secondly, these Daimer chassis under Birmingham Corporation's first buses were commandeered by the war department in 1914. The bodies (and registration numbers!) were fitted to new Tilling Stevens chassis in 1915, (the military at that time didn't want that make as it had an electric transmission.)
So, no need for the service, and that bus in later life had a different chassis!
Here's one of the Daimler chassis, now minus it's body, waiting to go off to war.
The bus service was a feeder to the tramway at Selly Oak, and once the line was extended, there was no need for a feeder bus.
Secondly, these Daimer chassis under Birmingham Corporation's first buses were commandeered by the war department in 1914. The bodies (and registration numbers!) were fitted to new Tilling Stevens chassis in 1915, (the military at that time didn't want that make as it had an electric transmission.)
So, no need for the service, and that bus in later life had a different chassis!
Here's one of the Daimler chassis, now minus it's body, waiting to go off to war.
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Phil
Gone, but not forgotten.
Lloyd,
Not that it matters now, but I meant the Rose & Crown on Rose Hill now Inside Lickey Park, but at one time used to be a Coaching Inn. I didn't mean the Rose & Crown Bristol Rd South, Rubery. See the photo it looks very similar and allowing for the passing of time I thought it could be the one.
As beatrice has stated I would think this service ceased on the introduction of the tram service.
Phil
Not that it matters now, but I meant the Rose & Crown on Rose Hill now Inside Lickey Park, but at one time used to be a Coaching Inn. I didn't mean the Rose & Crown Bristol Rd South, Rubery. See the photo it looks very similar and allowing for the passing of time I thought it could be the one.
As beatrice has stated I would think this service ceased on the introduction of the tram service.
Phil
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PMC1947 - You and I were both talking about the same Rose and Crown, and I can see why you thought it might be that one. Over the years it has been a Coaching Inn, a private house and is now a hotel again (I think).
Lloyd - I'd never have got you're answer in a million years but was fascinated by it. Another slice of knowledge dished up by this forum.
Lloyd - I'd never have got you're answer in a million years but was fascinated by it. Another slice of knowledge dished up by this forum.
Phil
Gone, but not forgotten.
Lloyd
As the Rose & Crown is pretty far back from the road, I would imagine it did, but I am unable to say for sure. They used to change horses there before the pull up Rose Hill.
Something else not related to history, unless we count my own. It is the only pub I ever used where the Bitter beer was cheaper than the Mild beer. When I asked the gaffer why, his reply was his mild was so good no one drank the Bitter.
Phil
MaggieUK (and anyone else who is interested) there is a great little book Published by Birmingham Public Libraries called "The Story of Rednal" by R.E. Tupling. It may be hard to get hold of, I've had mine for years. It has no ISBN etc.. because it is one of those local history type books. It is only 41 A4 pages. You may find a copy in the library.
It is a good summary of the history of our area from Anglo Saxon times to the 1970s. I'd recommend it to anyone with an interest in Rednal or Lickey
There is a little section on the Rose and Crown. The current building only dates back to 1880 as the man who bought it as a private dwelling (an accountant called Mr Whenham) demolished the original one and built what we have today. It was sold because coaches etc.. were now using the easier route from Longbridge to Lydiate Ash - along "New Road" Rubery. This is why the pub in Rubery is called the "New Rose and Crown" as it took over the role previously done by its namesake.
It is a good summary of the history of our area from Anglo Saxon times to the 1970s. I'd recommend it to anyone with an interest in Rednal or Lickey
There is a little section on the Rose and Crown. The current building only dates back to 1880 as the man who bought it as a private dwelling (an accountant called Mr Whenham) demolished the original one and built what we have today. It was sold because coaches etc.. were now using the easier route from Longbridge to Lydiate Ash - along "New Road" Rubery. This is why the pub in Rubery is called the "New Rose and Crown" as it took over the role previously done by its namesake.
Pedrocut
Master Barmmie
“At the turn of the century, the main form of local transport was horse drawn. You could hire various forms of horse drawn vehicles to carry you around the Hills. Three of Rubery's public houses had stables, including the New Rose & Crown. There were also two blacksmiths.”
A Postcard from the Lickeys
devonjim
master brummie
I am pretty certain that Phil was talking about The Rose and Crown, Rednal, not Rose and Crown, Rubery
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Please see this link on the CAMRA web site:
whatpub.com
This appears to be the same pub as the one in the photo as posted above. I cannot see the original post photograph with the vehicle. Maybe the pub is still standing but closed and had lost its charm and character. Also Google Streetview picture captured in 2022 showing it in a sorry state.
https://www.google.com/maps/@52.394...325.46005&pitch=0&thumbfov=100!7i16384!8i8192
New Rose & Crown, Rubery
Modernised pub in shopping area. Comfortable bar. Lounge is `Mr Q's` with video and pool tables. Buffalo Bill and four Red Indians once stayed here but would probably stick to the bar these days. No real ale
This appears to be the same pub as the one in the photo as posted above. I cannot see the original post photograph with the vehicle. Maybe the pub is still standing but closed and had lost its charm and character. Also Google Streetview picture captured in 2022 showing it in a sorry state.
https://www.google.com/maps/@52.394...325.46005&pitch=0&thumbfov=100!7i16384!8i8192