• Welcome to this forum . We are a worldwide group with a common interest in Birmingham and its history. While here, please follow a few simple rules. We ask that you respect other members, thank those who have helped you and please keep your contributions on-topic with the thread.

    We do hope you enjoy your visit. BHF Admin Team

Latest activity

What's new Featured content New posts Latest activity
  • Gerry Cannell
    Gerry Cannell replied to the thread Kingstanding.
    I love this, so well described, almost as if I was there. I can visualize these characters, excellent piece, thanks. Funny how us kids...
  • J
    Jim Mackay replied to the thread Stores Distribution Park 5 Edgbaston Royal Flying Corps.
    I thought members might be interested in this 1918 cover. Of course it begs the question of the location of No 1 Aircraft Depot. Jim...
    • ES.jpg
  • daimlerman
    daimlerman replied to the thread Kingstanding.
    Apparently, he was in Montys 8th army during WW2 and had a bad time. Maybe it was something to do with that bad experience. However, He...
  • J
    johnny082 reacted to lmr3103's post in the thread As Seen From Our Gardens 2026 with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Deer seen in the local area on Sunday. Also spotted a black pheasant but he was too quick to snap!
  • Gerry Cannell
    Gerry Cannell reacted to SamJ's post in the thread Kingstanding with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Was talking to my hubby the other week about the road sweeper. Do you know why he wore the gag. My mom's elderly neighbour back in the...
  • J
    johnny082 reacted to Morturn's post in the thread As Seen From Our Gardens 2026 with Appreciate Appreciate.
    The local field looked super early this morning
  • I Am Nico
    I Am Nico replied to the thread Street furniture.
    I liked the iron balustrades? on bus stops. A bit like seas side promenade railings. The bus stops signs used to be round. There used to...
  • J
    John L reacted to Pedrocut's post in the thread High Street Erdington with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Tram at Church Road, Erdington, Birmingham creator: E.H. Sargeant. 1938. (Birmingham Archives and Collections)
  • I Am Nico
    I Am Nico reacted to Banjo's post in the thread Street furniture with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Another item of street furniture you don't see anymore is the cast iron barrier situated outside the school entrance to stop us running...
  • S
    SamJ replied to the thread Kingstanding.
    Was talking to my hubby the other week about the road sweeper. Do you know why he wore the gag. My mom's elderly neighbour back in the...
  • S
    SamJ replied to the thread WW2 bombs dropped in Kingstanding.
    Whereabouts on Kingstanding Road would this have been, Eric?
  • M
    Maria Magenta reacted to Banjo's post in the thread Street furniture with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Another item of street furniture you don't see anymore is the cast iron barrier situated outside the school entrance to stop us running...
  • RRJ
    RRJ reacted to Mark Tooze's post in the thread As Seen From Our Gardens 2026 with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Moonset over our snowy Sutton Coldfield garden this morning:- and moon at 3.50am this morning (I had an early start to work today)
  • RRJ
    RRJ reacted to Mark Tooze's post in the thread As Seen From Our Gardens 2026 with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Earth and Jupiter are currently at the closest point they will be for the next 10 years - so ideal time for photography. Add a crystal...
  • RRJ
    RRJ reacted to Mark Tooze's post in the thread As Seen From Our Gardens 2026 with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Last nights view - fascinating to watch the "dance of the moons" - from left to right Europa, Ganymede, Io and Callisto:-
Show older items
Back
Top