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    Alf Rogers reacted to Vivienne14's post in the thread Market Hall 1835 - 1963 with Appreciate Appreciate.
    An unusual view showing the Worcester Street side giving us a good idea of the roof damage after the night of 25 August 1940 when the...
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    Quoting from the BBC article: 'A spokesperson for HS2 explained that under English property law, archaeological and historical objects...
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    RoyMcC reacted to Paul Slater's post in the thread The Birmingham Arms with Appreciate Appreciate.
    I am interested in this thread because my Grandfather, Frederick Arthur Slater (Fred) ran the Birmingham Arms from 1929 to 1932. Family...
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    Jonob replied to the thread happy birthday Jonob.
    Thank You, regards, John.
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    Stokkie replied to the thread HS2 Archaeology.
    Quoting from the BBC article: 'A spokesperson for HS2 explained that under English property law, archaeological and historical objects...
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    I would guess that probably important items will be distributed, but proper evaluation will take time, and until they have been...
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    Stokkie reacted to Pedrocut's post in the thread HS2 Archaeology with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Found this… “Interpretation as a “gladiator tag” suggests exciting possibilities but should be treated cautiously until archaeologists...
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    mikejee replied to the thread HS2 Archaeology.
    I would guess that probably important items will be distributed, but proper evaluation will take time, and until they have been...
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    Stokkie reacted to Vivienne14's post in the thread HS2 Archaeology with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Why a 'secret store' ? Surely the finds should go to the museum nearest to the site where they were uncovered. The article suggests...
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    Stokkie reacted to Pedrocut's post in the thread HS2 Archaeology with Appreciate Appreciate.
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c93v21q5xdvo
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    Paul Slater replied to the thread High Street, Saltley.
    My Grandfather, Fred Slater kept the Adderley Arms from 1932 until it was bombed and then moved out to Clee Hill.
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    Paul Slater replied to the thread The Birmingham Arms.
    I am interested in this thread because my Grandfather, Frederick Arthur Slater (Fred) ran the Birmingham Arms from 1929 to 1932. Family...
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    Anthony Collins posted the thread 134 Edmund Street in BUILDINGS PAST AND PRESENT.
    This Grade11 listed Arts and Craft terracotta building was built in 1897 and designed the architects were Newton and Cheatle. Having...
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    Morturn reacted to Pedrocut's post in the thread HS2 Archaeology with Appreciate Appreciate.
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c93v21q5xdvo
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    Rookery Road used to be called Deadmore Lane, see the thread…...
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