Building of the Y- Blocks

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Date:1953

Description:A rare photograph showing the Y-Block development under construction. In the foreground are the foundations for the small blocks of flats and in the background is Avon House. The development lies between Grant, Wynn and Great Colmore Street.

The attached streaming clip is of local residents Fred and Pat Meads talking to Jackie Gay about the fifties build and the shops around Cregoe Street.

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Sound & Film Lee Bank Great Colmore Street Grant Street Edgbaston Avon House 1946 - 1975 (Mid 20th Century)

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Creators: Mr Norman Bartlam - Creator

Image courtesy of: Mr Norman Bartlam

Donor ref:Norman Bartlam (65/7612)

Source: Mr Norman Bartlam , Mr Roy Edwards , Mr Alex Henderson , Ms Val Blake , Mr Ray Usher

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