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Post by planetmalc on Feb 22, 2013 17:10:39 GMT
Thanks for posting them for me, Ray. I only took them to try out an old 1920's 3D camera that I'd just bought. They're pure serendipity. Jan , there's a bit more of the 3rd photo - the one with the bus stop - that Ray's had to miss out (it includes a bit of the houses in Baker Street) 'cos my slides were a bit too big for his copying set-up. You're right, Abid, it's early 70's (and early on a Sunday morning). Just missed your old house Bernie - so near and yet so far!
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Post by planetmalc on Feb 22, 2013 17:50:56 GMT
Oh my word - you have made me cry! Anyone remember Mrs Birch - who used to come out for a nose from her side door in Baker St and wave her duster as if she wasn't really being nosy - she even waved her duster when my sisters got married - when all the street was out anyway! Lol Jan Yes, Mrs Birch was a bit of a nosebag (as my old granny used to call 'the over-inquisitive'!) The Birch family moved from Brays Road, Sheldon, to take that shop on after Tom's had moved on. They had 2 kids: Stan, who would have been born in the mid-to-late 40's; and an older sister whose name I've forgotten.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2013 20:10:19 GMT
Just been reading everyone´s comments in this thread. These really are an extraordinary set of photos that Malc managed to unearth. My earliest memory only starts from about 1974'ish - just as the demolition of the houses in these pictures was taking place. Sad in a way. For many of you, this was the last of the old Small Heath that you grew up in. I remember the very last time that my dad and I walked along Dawson street to get from Grange Road to Muntz street (circa xmas 1975). By 1976, the new school was starting to take shape. The same school that I would attend a few years later. Thanks for the memories Malc - and for making me wonder where all the years have gone :-( I think abid got it right, 'an extraordinary set of photos' !
I have not stopped looking at them, so much so I have just re-ordered my debit card with the image showing the Muntz Street corner shop and my very own birthplace, Baker Street, to be printed on the card!
Reading the feedback, I believe we all greatly appreciate plantetmalc for allowing us to share in his pictures....
Many thanks Malc,
Ray.
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Post by bernie120g on Feb 22, 2013 20:38:56 GMT
Thanks for posting them for me, Ray. I only took them to try out an old 1920's 3D camera that I'd just bought. They're pure serendipity. Jan , there's a bit more of the 3rd photo - the one with the bus stop - that Ray's had to miss out (it includes a bit of the houses in Baker Street) 'cos my slides were a bit too big for his copying set-up. You're right, Abid, it's early 70's (and early on a Sunday morning). Just missed your old house Bernie - so near and yet so far! Yes Malc two more houses but the closest I've seen by a mile so thanks again
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Post by jhedger on Feb 23, 2013 13:58:39 GMT
Jan , there's a bit more of the 3rd photo - the one with the bus stop - that Ray's had to miss out (it includes a bit of the houses in Baker Street) 'cos my slides were a bit too big for his copying set-up.
That is a shame - but I am glad to see what genius Ray could manage to do!
I do remember - The offspring of the Birches vaguely - more the daughter than the son - but I can't recall her name either - might have been Sylvia?
Jan
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Post by planetmalc on Feb 23, 2013 15:24:13 GMT
I do remember - The offspring of the Birches vaguely - more the daughter than the son - but I can't recall her name either - might have been Sylvia? Jan Could be Sylvia; at least it doesn't sound 'wrong'. You'll notice that the short row of houses from the Baker Street corner to the butcher's shop had 'nameplates' set into their upper storey brickwork; from memory, the one on Birch's shop was 'Ivy Cottage 1888'. The house next door to Birch's (number 88 and painted yellow by the time the photo was taken) was owned by the Prigg family. They had (I think) four kids. In age order, they were: Susan (who was the same age as your sister Kath & me); Walter; June; and a younger girl whose name I've forgotten. Mrs Prigg was the school crossing warden for years (not far to get to work, eh! ) and would probably have been doing the job the morning after I took the photo's. One of the Prigg's neighbours were the Shipley family (probably next door at #86) and Messrs Shipley & Prigg had teamed up together and started a printing business which had premises at 18 Bordesley Green. The house with the Austin 1100 in front of it became a (ahem) knockshop during its final tenancy and provided our household (which was more or less opposite) with much free entertainment as we watched the various comings & goings of the clientele. Generally speaking, it was carried out fairly unobtrusively, but there was one spectacular incident involving a dissatisfied Asian customer who came back - along with a bunch of his mates - a few hours after his 'disappointment', and proceded to brick all the windows in!
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Post by planetmalc on Feb 23, 2013 15:28:39 GMT
Malc - for what its worth, am I right in thinking these pictures were all taken on the same Sunday morning ? Looks like it - same cars are parked. Ford Escort mk 1, Vauhall Viva, Austin 1100. I would have been at home in number 19 Bertram Road that day - probably watching TV. Just meters away from you - and yet, we would not meet until 40 years later. Yes, all were taken a few minutes apart, with one of these:- collectiblend.com/Cameras/Rollei/Rolleidoscop.html Two 'taking' lenses, to capture the slightly different perspectives that come with 2-eyed vision, separated by a viewing lens that shows the one-eyed equivalent (you look down into a hooded viewfinder to see this image). Produces two frames per picture, and these are loaded into a special viewer to re-create the original scene in lifelike 3D. Designed for 4 pictures per roll of 120 film, but you could get 6 pictures per roll if you knew what you were doing. It's an expensive collectors' camera today, but mine cost just £25 (though I had to take the train to London - a 35/- return journey in 1972 - to buy it).
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Post by Jerry on Feb 23, 2013 16:00:18 GMT
This picture, and the following six images, are owned and kindly produced, exclusively, on this forum with permission of - planetmalc.
Well done Malc and Ray, Great Pics. You're nearly there Ray, We've got the top of Baker Street showing in the Nelson Pub pic anf the bottom showing in Malc's pic abd we've got Janet's back yard. You'll make belivers of 'em yet!
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Post by jhedger on Feb 23, 2013 22:40:59 GMT
Bigger reply to all tomorrow as just in from work and have to be up and out again early morning - but I had to say the above comment made me howl with laughter! Jan
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Post by jhedger on Feb 24, 2013 20:50:40 GMT
I do remember - The offspring of the Birches vaguely - more the daughter than the son - but I can't recall her name either - might have been Sylvia? Jan Could be Sylvia; at least it doesn't sound 'wrong'. You'll notice that the short row of houses from the Baker Street corner to the butcher's shop had 'nameplates' set into their upper storey brickwork; from memory, the one on Birch's shop was 'Ivy Cottage 1888'. The house next door to Birch's (number 88 and painted yellow by the time the photo was taken) was owned by the Prigg family. They had (I think) four kids. In age order, they were: Susan (who was the same age as your sister Kath & me); Walter; June; and a younger girl whose name I've forgotten. Mrs Prigg was the school crossing warden for years (not far to get to work, eh! ) and would probably have been doing the job the morning after I took the photo's. One of the Prigg's neighbours were the Shipley family (probably next door at #86) and Messrs Shipley & Prigg had teamed up together and started a printing business which had premises at 18 Bordesley Green. The house with the Austin 1100 in front of it became a (ahem) knockshop during its final tenancy and provided our household (which was more or less opposite) with much free entertainment as we watched the various comings & goings of the clientele. Generally speaking, it was carried out fairly unobtrusively, but there was one spectacular incident involving a dissatisfied Asian customer who came back - along with a bunch of his mates - a few hours after his 'disappointment', and proceded to brick all the windows in! Jan's reply Oh dear - that would have had the tongues wagging in the old days! Lol - I can see the women now - arms folded over flowery aprons.... Lips pursed! You say Mrs Prigg was the school crossing lady? When I was at Somerville Rd - it was Eva that was the lollipop lady - Not sure it's the same one? Mom knew her really well - she did it for years. She was lovely, like a big aunty. I have been meaning to ask - does anyone remember 'Len's yard' half way up Baker St (Butlers side) - he did spray painting and my mum worked their for a while and later I became friends with his nephew. Can't remember his name now. He was there for years too. Jan
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Post by planetmalc on Feb 25, 2013 15:40:40 GMT
Steady on, Ray, that's only one small step away from a neck tattoo!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2013 15:46:30 GMT
Steady on, Ray, that's only one small step away from a neck tattoo! Hi Malc,
Thought about that as well, but not enough room on me neck [lack of bottle really !].
Be in touch later about when I can get to you.....
Ray.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2013 17:16:59 GMT
Wow! I just joined this site within the last hour and already, I'm in seventh heaven! I should be able to pinpoint my cousins' house at no 16 Muntz St (Delaneys). I've just clocked the bus stop where I used to get of the No 8 bus coming back from St Philip's School in Hagley Road. (1967-1972). I lived in Somerville Road.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2013 17:54:12 GMT
Wow! I just joined this site within the last hour and already, I'm in seventh heaven! I should be able to pinpoint my cousins' house at no 16 Muntz St (Delaneys). I've just clocked the bus stop where I used to get of the No 8 bus coming back from St Philip's School in Hagley Road. (1967-1972). I lived in Somerville Road. Hi smallheathen, Welcome to our/your forum,
I was born in Baker Street, just across the Road from Somerville Road, so you must know the area quite well. You will soon get to know the 'other lads & lassies', we all get stuck in trying to help out with info and pictures for other forum members. If you have any pictures, post them on here [particularly if you have any of Baker Street - my birth Street]. If you have any questions, I am sure you will be answered by the rest of the gang.
Ray [bluenose].
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2013 17:59:57 GMT
Many thanks for that warm welcome, Ray. As I said, I'm from Somerville Rd originally and 3 sisters still live in the same house. I'm now in Hay Mills but still drink in the George and Dragon (since the Monica closed). I was just trying to tie up the Muntz pics with an OS map of Small Heath from 1903, but I might have to consult my brother who is also well up on local history.
regards
Mick (bluenose too!)
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