Aston Lane, Perry Barr
Aston Lane, Perry Barr, on 25th February 1959. The plaque on the left reads rather grandly 'Beaufort Villas'. The archway leads to the premises of Bill Switchgear Ltd.
Aston Lane, Perry Barr
Aston Lane, Perry Barr, looking east towards Witton on 25th July 1939. Wellhead Lane is on the left, with a corner shop adorned with cigarette advertisements.
Barclay's Bank, 339 Birchfield Road
The north-east corner of the junction of Aston Lane and Birchfield Road. The prominent corner building is Barclay's Bank at 339 Birchfield Road. Wimbush's the baker's shop next door is now (2003) Gregg's ...
Thunderbolt at Perry Barr
Newspaper cutting from the Evening Despatch June 4th 1908.
An account is given of the damage done by a thunderstorm on the night of June 4th 1908. In particular a lightning strike in Aston Lane is detailed, ...