My house
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Castle Bromwich, the Village c1965
Ref: c281006
Year: 2007
My house
Although I so far know little about it, the white house with the black beams was formerly the local shop. In the early 90's it was derelict and subsequently refurbished as a residential property.
I purchased the property in February 2007, and live there now. If anyone knows anything of its history, please leave information here!
It used to be a coaching inn, and its age is approximately 300 years old.
Shared on 29 March 2007
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Year: 1969
RE: My house
I think the first decimal coins came out in 1969. I went to the village shop the day the coins were first introduced to buy some sweets. I was given my first decimal coins as change at the shop. The shop was called 'The Castle Stores' then. It was run buy a man called Mr Weight and his wife. A lady called Grace also used to work there.
The owners were in their late fifties I would say and both they and Grace were really friendly. Mr Weight was a staunch Aston Villa fan. A picture of an old Villa team hung on the wall.T he shop sold most things, sweets, grocery, meats, veg etc.
One thing I always remember about the shop was a plate clock with a sign on it that said 'NO TICK'. I was only about 12 at the time and couldn't understand why they never got it fixed. I eventually found out it meant 'No Credit'.
Much pocket money was spent during my school days here!
Shared on 13 February 2009
