Tuesday, July 20, 2004

BIRMINGHAM BACK-TO-BACKS.


Todays photographs are of the back-to-backs in Birmingham. Here is a view of the restored properties on the corner of Hurst Street and Inge Street. Posted by Hello
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The corner shop is a sweet-shop called "Candies". Posted by Hello
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Looking along Hurst Street at the shop fronts (and yet another development further down the street!). Posted by Hello
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Looking back towards the corner. Posted by Hello
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Candies shopfront. Jars of boiled sweets wait to tantalise the taste-buds of passing children, Posted by Hello
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No 55, Hurst Street. Posted by Hello
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A view of the house-fronts on Inge Street, with an entry. Posted by Hello

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I walked through the entry into the yard, (as the properties were not yet open to the public, I have to thank a lovely young lady from the National Trust who gave me a mini guided tour after I applied my considerable Brummie charm :-)).
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The mangle and the washing. At least it was a sunny day! Posted by Hello
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More pictures from the yard. Posted by Hello
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A corner of the yard. Posted by Hello

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I was allowed into the house to the right of the entry. Interior photography is not allowed in NT property. Suffice to say the inside was "awesome" and brought back some distant memories.

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The Inge Street houses from the yard. I was very fortunate to get some photographs before the place was opened to the public, and at least I could take a few shots uncluttered by people. Posted by Hello
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Friday, July 09, 2004

BELCHERS LANE TO SALTLEY GATE.


Friday 9th July 2004:- For my next walk-about, I walked up Belchers Lane, then Sladefield Road, turned west onto Washwood Heath Road, down to Saltley Gate, sharp left onto Alum Rock Road, left and through the old cottages towards Havelock Road where I found the Havelock Tavern and collapsed with exhaustion! Pictured here is Saltley Secondary School on Belchers Lane. Posted by Hello
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A view of Saltley Secondary School across Belchers Lane. Posted by Hello
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Looking along Belchers Lane to the Pelham Road Junction. Posted by Hello
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The Pelham Arms, rebuilt in 1990. Posted by Hello
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The Pelham Road junction from Sladefield Road. Posted by Hello
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A view of a more recent development in Sladefield Road from Woodwells Road. Posted by Hello
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Looking along Sladefield Road towards Washwood Heath Road. Posted by Hello
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Sladefield Infant School. Posted by Hello
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Sign of the times #1. The pupils are difficult to keep in lessons these days! Sladefield Infant School. Posted by Hello
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Ward End Library. Posted by Hello
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An adult education centre on Washwood Heath Road. Posted by Hello
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Ward End Park. Posted by Hello
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The lake, Ward End Park. Posted by Hello
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Ward End Park.. I used to play here when I was young but I can't remember what this is.. the "parkies" lodge, maybe? Posted by Hello
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The industrial revolution.. industry can grow in every nook and cranny, here between 306 and 308 Washwood Heath Road. Fancy living next to that?  Posted by Hello
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Two doors down, 310 Washwood Heath Road, a lovely old house with a nice modern satellite dish. Posted by Hello
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St Marks Church, Washwood Heath. Posted by Hello
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St Marks Church, Washwood Heath. Posted by Hello
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The church and the collection, Washwood Heath Road. Posted by Hello
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Looking down Aston Church Road from Washwood Heath Road. Posted by Hello
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Looking down Aston Church Road from Washwood Heath Road. Posted by Hello
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135 Washwood Heath Road. My grandfather and great-grandfather lived here. (above the red pointer). Posted by Hello
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Looking down Washwood Heath Road towards the city centre. The sign says "Welcome to Heartlands" Posted by Hello
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A view from Washwood Heath Road towards Nechells. Gasometers, tower-blocks, etc. Not really sure why I took this :-$ Posted by Hello
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Saltley Gate, the confluence of the Washwood Heath and Alum Rock Roads, amongst others. Posted by Hello
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The Tilt Hammer public house, Alum Rock Road. Posted by Hello
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The Village Tavern, on the corner of Alum Rock Road and George Arthur Road. Posted by Hello
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St Saviours Infants School, Alum Rock Road. Posted by Hello
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Some of the cottages running between Havelock Road and Alum Rock Road, Saltley. Others have been demolished but these enjoy listed status. The cottages are named after trees: Birch Tree, Chestnut, Sycamore. My father was born at 11 Sycamore Cottages, which is no longer there. Some pictures including these cottages on my sister site at http://snygyst.blogspot.com/  Posted by Hello
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The cottages viewed from Havelock Road towards Alum Rock Road. Posted by Hello
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19 Birch Tree Cottages, relatives of mine were born and lived here. Posted by Hello
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SHELDON...Cranes Park Estate.


The Silvermere Centre, Silvermere Road, Sheldon. Formerly Silvermere Secondary School, the building is now used as a community centre, youth club, etc. Posted by Hello

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Another view of the Silvermere Centre. Posted by Hello
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Sign of the times #2 : Tough security measures at the Silvermere Centre. Posted by Hello
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Whereas a couple of hundred yards away, the colourful sign of Mapledene Primary School, Mapledene Road, Sheldon. Posted by Hello
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Mapledene Primary School. An avenue of maple trees welcomes pupils to the school, which was built in 1950. Posted by Hello
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Mapledene Primary School. Posted by Hello
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Thursday, July 01, 2004

RALPH ROAD & St SAVIOURS CHURCH.


Looking along Ralph Road towards Alum Rock Road. Photo: Wendy Partridge. Posted by Hello
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St Saviours Church, viewed from Ralph Road. Photo: Wendy Partridge. Posted by Hello
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St Saviours Church from the graveyard. Photo: Wendy Partridge Posted by Hello
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