Are there any photos in collections out there of the big crane at Birchills wharf in use during Thomas' time. I'm thinking of the 40/50/60's era specifically. ...
Came across the demolition of the GKN Sankey factory last weekend, have put a few pictures up on: http://www.pbase.com/timlewis/sankey_bridge Don't think the...
Another reminder that we still need background history to try to help retain this site. If anyone knows the history of this pub please post a message, regards,...
Thanks Max, the crane I was looking for particularly was the one further towards birchills turn, where the arm went straight on and was infilled with day boats...
Nursers dock seatboard. This was removed from the original cabin of the Thomas Clayton horse tanker tar boat "Gifford" when the boat was extensively rebuilt at...
... Freddie Winett was the decorative painter at Claytons Yard. He did the Roses on Vesta's window panels.These roses look like his 'Cabbagy' style but the...
The board has not been repainted. It was given to Ken Keay and was in the office until Tony Miles left the yard. Since then it has been on display in France....
The demolition of the Timber Yard buildings in Lodge Road, Birmingham, marks yet another loss to canalside heritage. This business that commenced with the...
I believe Ray is referring to the buildings to the East of the canal route. The original wharf buildings in Wharf lane existed ubtil the Asians built a temple...
Re Soho Branch I suppose the GR would be SP054884 The buildings are on the north side of the road and immediately east of the truncated Soho Branch Ray Shill...
The following was printed in Boundary Post, the journal of BCNS many of you will have read it before but just to refresh though of you who have and to inform...
Sleck Hillock Wharf Those interested in BCN affairs might struggle to connect the name "Sleck Hillock Wharf" with the local canals. But those who care to look...
I think I remember this pub. Was it the one with no road to it other than over the little bridge ? ... name "Sleck ... at the ... This wharf ... Canal to ... ...
Re: Sleck Hillock Re- I think I remember this pub. Was it the one with no road to it other than over the little bridge ? Yes the bridge was the link. It will...
... Thanks for those Tim. There is something about B + W photos that colour ones just cannot match. Urban canal scenes are a particularly good example. ...
The Lock House at Deykin Avenue (lock 11 on the Perry Barr flight) has recently been sold.... twice. Firstly in March this year and then Thursday 19th June! I...
... Thanks for posting these piccies. Nice to see the BCN how I, (now vaugely) remember it before the "pavoiritis" set in. Neil Arlidge - NB Earnest...
The Keith Berry Photos These show aspects of the Birmingham & Fazeley and the main line through to Monument Lane. They have been produced as pieces of artistic...
I seem to remember that in the 1900's, venturing onto towpaths to take photographs was technically trespassing and BWB employees could very well 'see you off...
Bryant Street The land in Winson Green that backs onto the BCN Old Line/Loop near the junction with New Main Line is being redeveloped for housing. This land...
I work very close to the Soho Loop and I would like to take some photos in my lunchtime before they re-develop. Is this site at the prison end of the loop ? ...
Thursday I attach copy of email sent to me by David Kimber, RCHS West Group Member This would seem to be urgent especially as the buildings are listed, I ...
