The Astroturf

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Description:The Astroturf pitch was laid at great expense in 1981 and was used successfully for several years this picture shows the Carnival Fun Run from 1991.
The building in the background is the Birmingham Athletic Institute built in 1983. This was one of the largest sports facilities in the city and hosted the National Powerlifting Championships, and the home games of the Birmingham Bullets Basketball team, both for several years at a time.

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Source: Balsall Heath Local History Society

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