• 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
  • J
    John L replied to the thread Ghost signs of Birmingham.
    Still there now too, nice to see that something is. ;)
  • Z
    zero reacted to rosie's post in the thread Birmingham City Hospital officially closed Nov 2024 with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Thank you for confirming that the Plaque is still there. Strange to see A&E empty after seeing it always so busy. Very nostalgic!
  • MWS
    MWS reacted to Suzanneiom's post in the thread Iommi family with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Thanks for that :) yes I remember the school road house as I grew up on the same road , but never knew about the other address, so I’ve...
  • J
    John L reacted to Vivienne14's post in the thread Ghost signs of Birmingham with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Wheelers Timber and Builders Supplies on Hampton Road, Stockland Green. The sign was still visible in 2022.
  • J
    John L replied to the thread Welsh Chapel Wheeler St.
    Yes, it is Brian (I confused the two) :oops:, but my reference to the litter/graffiti refers to the chapel pictured below, that is sited...
    • 1792247310589.png
  • Suzanneiom
    Suzanneiom replied to the thread Iommi family.
    Thanks for that :) yes I remember the school road house as I grew up on the same road , but never knew about the other address, so I’ve...
  • Suzanneiom
    Suzanneiom reacted to MWS's post in the thread Iommi family with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Don't have a subscription but below is screenshot of the search results. As you can see incorrectly transcribed as Tommi. Patricia is...
  • Suzanneiom
    Suzanneiom reacted to MWS's post in the thread Iommi family with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Only the electoral rolls. I think they were living 254 School Road by 1945. The only thing I can see in the newspapers for them had...
  • MWS
    MWS replied to the thread Iommi family.
    Don't have a subscription but below is screenshot of the search results. As you can see incorrectly transcribed as Tommi. Patricia is...
    • Iommi - 1939.jpg
  • J
    John L reacted to I Am Nico's post in the thread Old street pics.. with Appreciate Appreciate.
    I am so glad my families talked about their childhoods, not dad sadly much but everyone else did. Nan used to name all the locks down...
  • MWS
    MWS replied to the thread Iommi family.
    Only the electoral rolls. I think they were living 254 School Road by 1945. The only thing I can see in the newspapers for them had...
  • J
    John L reacted to Belfield's post in the thread Old street pics.. with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Hi John, Thanks for the very interesting map. It explains one thing, my Grandad always supported Aston Villa, I can hear today saying "...
  • J
    John L reacted to Fashionz's post in the thread Old street pics.. with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Your pic of the Old Square reminds me of my boyfriend, I was so happy to see him walking past the mural, I ran up to him and jumped into...
  • J
    John L reacted to mikejee's post in the thread Old street pics.. with Appreciate Appreciate.
    It was a statue on a pillar that was erected in 1937 for the coronation of George VI. It was not a permanent structure, and for a time...
  • J
    John L reacted to Dionysius//88's post in the thread Old street pics.. with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Carolina that's a bit different to the Holloway Head I knew in my youth and later in my working years in the 70's around there
Show older items
Back
Top