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It adds that purists did not approve of Clun Castle being painted in GWR livery. Why was that?birminghamhistory.co.uk
Many thanks. Appreciated. Brick Lane, wow.Seek and ye shall find.
Snow Hill (the Road)
It adds that purists did not approve of Clun Castle being painted in GWR livery. Why was that?birminghamhistory.co.uk
Thank you, brilliant as always on here.
Thank you for all the info. I know Brick Lane was a Jewish quarter. Also famous for riots. Zissmans in The 60s and late 70s was owned by Sir Bernard Zissman. Former Lord Mayor of Birmingham and I think his father David Zissman. My father was manager of the shops in Bull St and Union St and a shop in Cov. The one shop if I recall was under the subway? My dad was manager until he sadly passed away in 1975. I recall working at the age of 15 on a Saturday. I recall a shop called Barrows and a coffee shop and a kiosk. Thanks again. Appreciated.Anyone any info or memoriesphotos of Zissmans. Shops in Union St and Bull St. Gents Outfitters also selling modern clothing for early 70 to mid 70s. Very popular to various ages and celebrities. Only other competetitors were Nelson House. I remember Ben Sherman, Brutus, Jaytex and two ton trousers etc. Thank you.
Thank you, yes correct where he lived then. Not sure now. Memories hey, I still remember the layout of the shops even now. Always some great memories, help and great people on this site. Always get help after all these yrs.I worked for shopfitters G.W.Stokes that fitted and decorated their shops during the 1960's and also their residencies. I remember Bernard Zissman more than his dad. I think I recall Bernard lived in the Harborne area, possibly Somerset road and we decorated it throughout inside and out.
I don't recall Zisman shops in West Brom or Dudley either. It was a long time ago but I seem to remember the old man Zissman was short and had grey hair and a thin moustache like Walker from dads army. When we worked at their house I remember all the door frames had a little scroll thing in the top corner, something to do with the Jewish religion. He did tell us about what they represented and not to get paint on them but I can't recall why after all this time.Thanks Vivienne, my dad was manager at Bull Street. Possibly 60s. Wasn't aware of West Brom and Dudley. Unsure if the last 2 shops lasted. They also had a shop in Cov. I was 15 when I worked on a Saturday. I was 14 when working in a butchers. Never forget scrubbing the wooden meat tables. Much appreciated as always on this great site.
That would probably be David Zissman. Bernards dad, who is still going last time I looked. Interesting regarding The Jewish tradition. You probably knew Bernard was not a Labour Councillor also Lord Mayor among and other things. Thank you.I don't recall Zisman shops in West Brom or Dudley either. It was a long time ago but I seem to remember the old man Zissman was short and had grey hair and a thin moustache like Walker from dads army. When we worked at their house I remember all the door frames had a little scroll thing in the top corner, something to do with the Jewish religion. He did tell us about what they represented and not to get paint on them but I can't recall why after all this time.
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I just Googled it : A mezuzah is a small case affixed to the doorframe of each room in Jewish homes and workplaces which contains a tiny scroll of parchment inscribed with a prayer. It is customary for religious Jews to touch the mezuzah every time they pass through a door and kiss the fingers that touched it.
You near Brick Lane at all. Going back many years when there was rioting then in The Jewish Quarter.Plenty of mezuzahs at the side of front doors in the London area I live in.
(sorry, a bit off topic!)
There are very few Jewish people in that area now - too expensive and trendy! The Whitechapel end is mainly Bangladeshi people now.You near Brick Lane at all. Going back many years when there was rioting then in The Jewish Quarter.
Nelson House Birmingham Carrs Lane I think ( picture from Birmingham Live Nostalgia)Anyone any info or memoriesphotos of Zissmans. Shops in Union St and Bull St. Gents Outfitters also selling modern clothing for early 70 to mid 70s. Very popular to various ages and celebrities. Only other competetitors were Nelson House. I remember Ben Sherman, Brutus, Jaytex and two ton trousers etc. Thank you.
I bet not many forum members would remember Zissmans in Dale End. I bought a sweater from that shop a long time ago !
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Yes, security was not a great issue in those days, if you look at the picture earlier in the thread Nelson House and all the clothes on view outside I cannot see that being a good move today .Note the wooden gate across the entrance, it's not much use for security so probably intended to keep courting couples from using it late at night. Back then car ownership among teenagers was rare so they had to use the bus after a cuddle in a shop doorway.
This photo brings back so many memories from the 1950's & 60's I used to catch the number 22 bus to Weoley Castle in Navigation street, further down there past the GARAGE CAR PARK sign was a tool shop and they had a realistic model of a human hand, it showed a broken wooden handle with the metal part of a screwdriver stuck right in the palm of the hand complete with blood. It was to advertise a screwdriver with an unbreakable handle.The shop on the corner of Navigation St and John Bright St was Chetwyns see below.
I've previously been mixed up about Zissmans and have a post on the forum saying I bought a sweater from their shop in Snow Hill when they never had a shop in Snow Hill ...
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Just seen your post. Many thanks, didn't know they had a shop in Dale End, wow. I recall my dad was manager in Union Street and Bull Street underpass. The shop I recall in Union Street, was I'm sure near Halford, not sure. So the shop in Dale end must have closed. Union Street was obviously more prominent. My old man could sell snow to the Eskimos. Many famous Brummie would go into the shop. Thanks again.Zissmans in Dale End
Thank you for the info. Nelson House were the main. Competition for Zissmans, my dad would look in their window daily to compare prices. Was just down the road from Zissmans. Shirts, Jaytex, Brutus, Ben Sherman, tank tops, 2 tone trousers etc. Memories.Nelson House Birmingham Carrs Lane I think ( picture from Birmingham Live Nostalgia)
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Have a look at the link for a walk down memory laneThank you for the info. Nelson House were the main. Competition for Zissmans, my dad would look in their window daily to compare prices. Was just down the road from Zissmans. Shirts, Jaytex, Brutus, Ben Sherman, tank tops, 2 tone trousers etc. Memories.