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Seen here in the livery of Atkinson's Brewery, the Hydraulic Inn stood on the corner of Lodge Road and All Saints Street and, subsequently, was a very popular watering hole for employees of Scibban's Bakery which stood across the road. It was a neat-looking building with uniform fenestration. The corner entrance was used for the main bar whilst the first door on All Saints Street served as the access to the outdoor. Patrick O'Neil was the licensee when this photograph was taken. The pub closed in 1970 and was later demolished. In the early 1880's the Hydraulic Inn was kept by Halesowen-born Benjamin Gaunt and his wife Catherine. © Digital Photographic Images TECHNICAL DATA Date: c.1962 Source: Real Photo Postcard Maximum Size: 6736x4370 Pixels Maximum File Size: 1.02 Mb Format: JPEG
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A great photograph of the Royal Exchange in Park Road around 1930. This shot captures not only the fine-looking pub but the whole row including the newsagent's shop on the end. Walter Harris was the publican when this photograph was captured. He kept the old beerhouse for Mitchell's and Butler's. The pub served beer for the final time on March 1st 1970. The building, along with the adjoining houses and shops were later demolished. © Digital Photographic Images TECHNICAL DATA Date: c.1930 Source: Real Photo Postcard Maximum Size: 6600x4124 Pixels Maximum File Size: 1.02 Mb Format: JPEG
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This pub is technically in Hockley but is included here just in case folks are browsing Winson Green for the building. Indeed, it was listed as a Soho pub during the 19th century. Unlike most pubs in the locality, the Railway Tavern on Park Road has survived into the 20th century and had a small collection of railway memorabilia on the interior walls for customers to enjoy. This photograph dates from around 1920 when Herbert Whitman was the licensee. During much of the late 19th century the Railway Tavern was run by the Wilson family. John Wilson hailed from Yorkshire but kept the pub with his Warwickshire-born Elizabeth. Their eldest son worked in the Railway Tavern but their other sons found employment in local factories. © Digital Photographic Images TECHNICAL DATA Date: c.1920 Source: Real Photo Postcard Maximum Size: 6654x4343 Pixels Maximum File Size: 1.14 Mb Format: JPEG
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