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    Donbogen reacted to Radiorails's post in the thread OLD AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Post 1800 is a Leyland TD6c which had a torque converter (sometimes called gearless). Entered service in late 1939 they were a...
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    mikejee replied to the thread Balsall Heath..
    Here are some photos labelled as Irish families at Balsall Heath in 1960s, though would be better labelled Irish children at Balsall...
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    oldjoe reacted to Alf Rogers's post in the thread Birmingham Cinemas with Appreciate Appreciate.
    I took the wife to see A Summer Story, around 1988 - I'm sure it was at The Futurist. A lovely, romantic film, but I don't recall ever...
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    oldjoe reacted to SteveBhx's post in the thread OLD AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS with Appreciate Appreciate.
    The next picture has a very old look about it even though it was taken in the 1950,s the No.50 is climbing Suffolk Street cobbles and...
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    oldjoe reacted to SteveBhx's post in the thread OLD AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Next we have the 66 standing in Whittall Street , what amazes me posting these picture around Birmingham and comparing the old and new...
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    oldjoe reacted to SteveBhx's post in the thread OLD AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS with Appreciate Appreciate.
    We move up and we are now top of Albert Street into High Street and we are outside the former News Theatre, everyone dressed in long...
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    oldjoe reacted to SteveBhx's post in the thread OLD AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS with Appreciate Appreciate.
    This is another picture that all looks well compared to today but a turn left or right is a shock to the system, here we have the 14E...
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    oldjoe reacted to SteveBhx's post in the thread OLD AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Moving round the corner we have 15A heading along Navigation Street crossing the bridge above the tracks of New Street Station. Educated...
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    oldjoe reacted to SteveBhx's post in the thread OLD AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Moving to somewhere a bit more recognisable - just leaving New street for the climb up Corporation Street, thats as much a a visitor...
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    oldjoe reacted to SteveBhx's post in the thread OLD AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS with Appreciate Appreciate.
    I totally give up on this one my list says Summer Row Edit: My bus description was incorrect, From Radiorails ; Post 1794 is Leyland...
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    oldjoe reacted to SteveBhx's post in the thread OLD AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS with Appreciate Appreciate.
    All I have for this one is Saltley which may be a guess based on the destination board but in reality could be anywhere , Wythall offers...
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    oldjoe reacted to SteveBhx's post in the thread OLD AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS with Appreciate Appreciate.
    We now get a bit hazy on information - A special standing in Alum Rock Road note the tilted driver windscreen, off set cab, and note...
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    oldjoe reacted to SteveBhx's post in the thread OLD AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS with Appreciate Appreciate.
    apologies for the poor quality - No. 96 heading up Summer Row, fine selection of vehicles in the background, another Atlantean, ...
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    oldjoe reacted to SteveBhx's post in the thread OLD AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Good morning - had a few days off so thought rather than posting when I am dropping off to sleep I would post a few picture when I am...
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    DunlopRubberbug replied to the thread Dunlop Building.
    Hi Mark, You mean the 'accident' with the crane and wrecking ball?
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