Birmingham, New Street c.1960
Photo ref: B100049
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Photo ref: B100049
Photo of Birmingham, New Street c.1960

Memories of Birmingham, New Street c1960

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Birmingham, New Street c.1960

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I remember my Saturday job at Lewis'. I loved my job there. I worked there for two years. I used to go to the Locarna on a Saturday, or the Gaumont Cinema in the week. I remember the bullring being built. I was the oldest of five children and used to do the shopping in the market. I used to have a shilling pocket money and and I loved spending it in the shops in the city centre. How things have ...see more