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    Taxi Tom reacted to Jonob's post in the thread Earl Grey with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Another photo
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    Taxi Tom reacted to mikejee's post in the thread Earl Grey with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Another photo of the Earl Grey, probably around 1970
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    Richard Dye reacted to A Sparks's post in the thread Aston Hall with Appreciate Appreciate.
    I went to an Aston Hall by Candlelight years ago, not quite as early as 1956 though! As far as I remember the Hall continued to do them...
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    RobT reacted to Stokkie's post in the thread Science Museum Newhall Street with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Apparently the Beaufighter cockpit section can be seen at Midland Air Museum, Baginton where it is on long term loan which occurred...
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    Donbogen reacted to Vivienne14's post in the thread Lucas Sports Ground with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Ladies Tug-o-war 1939. GK5 - holders of the challenge cup. Source: British Newspaper Archive
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    Donbogen replied to the thread Witton Barracks.
    The universal carrier Carried 3 inch mortar/Vickers machine gun or towed a 2 PR Anti Tank Gun Bren/Bruno Enfield
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    Donbogen reacted to Vivienne14's post in the thread Witton Barracks with Appreciate Appreciate.
    RWR Bren gun carrier unit at Witton Barracks. Source: British Newspaper Archive
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    Donbogen reacted to A Sparks's post in the thread Aston Hall with Appreciate Appreciate.
    I went to an Aston Hall by Candlelight years ago, not quite as early as 1956 though! As far as I remember the Hall continued to do them...
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    mikejee replied to the thread Housing : Birmingham Council Municipal Housing.
    Where is Queen St , Aston? In 1955 Kellys lists one in Sparkbrook and one in Smethwick. Could it be Queens Road?
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    A Sparks replied to the thread Plaza Ballroom, Old Hill.
    I went there once with some friends who played in a band, we got a lift from Birmingham so I don't remember exactly where it was. What I...
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    A Sparks reacted to Vivienne14's post in the thread Plaza Ballroom, Old Hill with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Although not strictly Birmingham, I expect some Brummies travelled to see some of these top bookings. Note 'Late Transport' advertised...
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    A Sparks reacted to Vivienne14's post in the thread Marsh Hill Girls Grammar Tech School with Appreciate Appreciate.
    I think Mrs T only completed part of the visit to the 3 campuses. I was aware that this visit was planned, but I don't remember seeing...
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    A Sparks replied to the thread Aston Hall.
    I went to an Aston Hall by Candlelight years ago, not quite as early as 1956 though! As far as I remember the Hall continued to do them...
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    Richard Dye reacted to Morturn's post in the thread Earl Grey with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Its not been demolished, its been repurposed again as Issacs Leagal Services now. https://maps.app.goo.gl/yUSvKN7RxH51mWf19
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    A Sparks reacted to Vivienne14's post in the thread Aston Hall with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Must have been impressive. I think similar events have taken place at the Hall since. Source: British Newspaper Archive
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