Date:26th of February 1958
Description:First advert placed in the Evening Despatch by Bradshaws after they announced their closing down sale. The Lee Bank development compulsorily purchased many buildings in the area. The closure of Bradshaws is probably the most noteworthy as it occupied such a big place in the lives of the local residents who furnished their houses from the shop. The shp in many ways was the heart of this local community.
The timeline shows resources around this location over a number of years.
The church magazine contained many adverts each month from local retailers. Included ...
Also includes the following streets: Crantock Road, Crawford Avenue, Crawford Street, ...
Article from the Evening Despatch on the closure of Bradshaw's Stores in Cregoe ...
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Donor ref:Local Studies - Evening Despatch 26/02/1958 (66/7473)
Source: Birmingham Libraries , Woodview Primary School
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