From the balcony of Nash House

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Date:1957

Description:The Queen Mother waves to the crowd below during her official visit to see the "Bath Row Development". She toured Nash House - one of the "Y Blocks" on Great Colmore Street. Also with her on the balcony are the Blackford family and the then Lord Mayor Ernest Apps. Apps had served with the Royal Warwickshire Regiment in World War One.

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Wynn Street Urban Regeneration Lee Bank Great Colmore Street Grant Street Government Edgbaston 1946 - 1975 (Mid 20th Century)

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Donor ref:Chris Sutton (62/8067)

Source: Mr Chris Sutton

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