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    Donbogen reacted to mikejee's post in the thread time for a clean up with Appreciate Appreciate.
    It has always had an atmosphere more like an unimportant alleyway than a major route, even without any unpleasant addirions
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    Donbogen reacted to Astoness's post in the thread time for a clean up with Appreciate Appreciate.
    just read this report...not very good for incoming visitors...
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    A Sparks replied to the thread Corporation Square Market.
    I worked for them too, as a Saturday girl back in the 60s when they had two shops on the Soho Road in Handsworth. Of course, back then...
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    mikejee replied to the thread Northfield.
    Turning into Church Road in Northfield from Beistol Road South before the "new" shopping centre was built. An older photo looking in...
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    A Sparks reacted to winks's post in the thread Corporation Square Market with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Wow! A real blast from the past! I worked for Newport & Green in the 1980's. First of all in their shop 'Keen Cards' in Sutton...
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    winks replied to the thread Corporation Square Market.
    Wow! A real blast from the past! I worked for Newport & Green in the 1980's. First of all in their shop 'Keen Cards' in Sutton...
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    ajbradley reacted to Lady Penelope's post in the thread Advice from the Experts Please with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Thank you Janice ajbradley, thank you for that information. I will have to ponder what questions to ask so will get back to you soon.
  • mikejee
    mikejee replied to the thread time for a clean up.
    It has always had an atmosphere more like an unimportant alleyway than a major route, even without any unpleasant addirions
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    cba reacted to lmr3103's post in the thread IN OUR GARDENS 2026 with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Nice to get out in the garden for an hour or two this morning. I must admit it did feel like Spring was in the air! I was surprised to...
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    Donbogen reacted to Godber's post in the thread Costermonger pub with Appreciate Appreciate.
    I only go “up Town” if it’s unavoidable, if I want to see a live performance like a comedian, a ballet, a group etc sometimes it’s the...
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    Donbogen reacted to Time Traveller 66's post in the thread Costermonger pub with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Great post . Used to go in the Costermonger on Saturday lunchtime after shopping in the mid 70s like you say seemed it was a lot better...
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    Keith R reacted to Pedrocut's post in the thread Vicarage Road, King’s Heath. with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham. 1924. (Birmingham Archives and Collections)
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    ajbradley replied to the thread Advice from the Experts Please.
    :)
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    Godber reacted to Time Traveller 66's post in the thread Costermonger pub with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Great post . Used to go in the Costermonger on Saturday lunchtime after shopping in the mid 70s like you say seemed it was a lot better...
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    Time Traveller 66 replied to the thread Costermonger pub.
    Great post . Used to go in the Costermonger on Saturday lunchtime after shopping in the mid 70s like you say seemed it was a lot better...
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