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GGary4787 replied to the thread Turner’s Modeldrome.Lived in Loweswater House on Pool Farm until we moved to Hawkesley in 73. A lot closer to the shop. Remember the Drs! Dr Beaton-Hird...
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Godber replied to the thread Turner’s Modeldrome.Thank you Gary, my family lived at Pool Farm and then just across the way from Turner’s at Primrose Hill until I was born, then we moved... -
mikejee replied to the thread Birmingham Municipal Bank.Here is the initial Sparkbrook branch at 163 Stratford Road, .Reminiscences of the first manager of the branch are at... -
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mikejee replied to the thread HB SALE building on fire.I dont think it is merely that they are foreign, but that they are registered in tax havens, which , with the possible exception of the...
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My dad knew both Dennis and Paul from the early 60’s. If I recall correctly, Paul had a Healey which my dad drove once or twice! As you...
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GGary4787 replied to the thread Turner’s Modeldrome.My dad knew both Dennis and Paul from the early 60’s. If I recall correctly, Paul had a Healey which my dad drove once or twice! As you...
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TTrisha Hobson replied to the thread Warstone Lane Cemetery.Have you tried searching the burial records online? This is how I found out where my late husband's twin brothers are. If you find them...
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The online Birmingham dispatch has provided some information as to the ownership of that building subject to the "accidental" fire...
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Love that advert! I never went to the Penthouse but I saw the Drifters at the Plaza and I remember both the DJs mentioned.
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Latest fire under control https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/birmingham-tower-block-fire-live-33242687
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not sure sparks maybe someone would know or look it up lyn
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Oh dear :( That's the building when the Penthouse Club was in the 60s wasn't it? Hope there's not too much damage done!
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hoping that wonderful ornate tower is not damaged...
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Looks like it's concentrated on the uppermost floor. Hopefully the building will be saved.
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Took this picture back in 2005.
