Birmingham History Thread - then and now

[Pride of Lions]

I think this later became Oasis where I loved going into?

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Yeah, if I remember correctly, that would be the Dale End entrance within about 2 years.

 

[Pride of Lions]

The Odeon, New Street and the Arden Hotel (which I can't remember), so I'd imagine in the 50s some time.

 

[Pride of Lions]

The film that was being shown at the Odeon - Prelude to Fame was released in 1950.....

Prelude to Fame is a 1950 British drama film directed by Fergus McDonell and starring Guy Rolfe, Kathleen Byron and Kathleen Ryan. It is based on the 1924 story "Young Archimides" by Aldous Huxley, about a musical prodigy.

With thanks to wikipedia.

 

[Thomas Holte]

The Odeon, New Street and the Arden Hotel (which I can't remember), so I'd imagine in the 50s some time.

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Great photo.

I don't recognise the Arden Hotel either as it was a bit before our time!

 

[mike_field]

I think this later became Oasis where I loved going into?

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I spent so many years wondering what the hell that shop was as I was dragged past...I decided from a young age, it was expensive crap you could get cheaper in the market lol

 

[Thomas Holte]

 

[Thomas Holte]

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[Xchurch Villa]

Brilliant! I spent many a happy night/morning in the Rum Runner........ oh what memories.

Me to bud! Started going g to the Rum Ru ner regularly in 1979 at 16 years old. Back then it was the absolute business as a jazz funk club. Was a regular there, sometimes three nights a week during the early 80s. Remember the free chili on a Sunday night?

I used to work behind the bar at The Night Out 3 evenings a week (whilst doing my apprenticeship). It was so cool, walk straight to the front of the queue at the runner, show your name badge from the night out and straight in gratis.

Remember seeing Boy George and Marilyn down there

 

[Xchurch Villa]

Now you're talking. The Rum, then over the road for a tow rope special at the cafe.
Used to be on very good terms with Albert, Terry and Sid, so never paid to get in.
Great club.

Remember coming out of the Rum Runner into the burger Bar opposite - The Manhattan. First place I ever saw a Space Invader machine - couldn't believe it!

 

[wittonite]

Remember coming out of the Rum Runner into the burger Bar opposite - The Manhattan. First place I ever saw a Space Invader machine - couldn't believe it!

I am wondering if the Tow Rope and the Manhattan are the same place under a different name.
I am talking 71 ish.

 

[Thomas Holte]

I am wondering if the Tow Rope and the Manhattan are the same place under a different name.
I am talking 71 ish.

 

[wittonite]

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Brilliant, thank you my friend, many happy memories.
Just showed my wife, who said what a sleazy dump it was, just typical of somewhere you would frequent.
She's got no class.Lol.

 

[Pride of Lions]

 

[wittonite]

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My best mate from years ago lived in an old back to back house just behind the theater.

 

[The Fear]

I think this later became Oasis where I loved going into?

What a place that was!

 

[wittonite]

I think this later became Oasis where I loved going into?

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Yes I think you are correct.

 

[wittonite]

The Odeon, New Street and the Arden Hotel (which I can't remember), so I'd imagine in the 50s some time.

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Saw Elton John and Queen at the Odeon.
I don't remember the hotel either.

 

[Pride of Lions]

Saw Elton John and Queen at the Odeon.
I don't remember the hotel either.

Yeah, I saw Queen there, plus, Leo Sayer, Hawkwind and Emerson, Lake and Palmer.

 

[Gillette]

Birmingham Odeon was a great concert venue. Who didn't I see there! For example I saw Iron Maiden, ACDC, Scorpions, MSG and Motorhead there in a single month in 1980.

 

[Thomas Holte]

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