Wednesday 30 September 2015

Tuesday 29 September 2015

New Trams

Took the Metro to Birmingham today. I don't know who designed the seats on the new trams, or what shape body they had in mind, but I do know that they are the most uncomfortable seats on any public transport I've used.

Monday 28 September 2015

New Shop


At last the empty shop in Dudley street has reopened, as an economy eating venue.

Sunday 27 September 2015

Friday 25 September 2015

Maples


Maples in Waitrose car park, always the first to show their autumn colours.

Thursday 24 September 2015

Land Clearance


This land at the side of Waitrose car park has been derelict for many years since a factory was demolished. Now the diggers have moved in and it looks as if some construction is about to begin.

Wednesday 23 September 2015

Tuesday 22 September 2015

Monday 21 September 2015

Bilston Street


Faces night club and Metro tram terminus. The red brick building is the adult college, hairdressing and cookery section.

Sunday 20 September 2015

Misty Morning


It is starting to feel quite autumnal although the roses are having a late blooming.

Saturday 19 September 2015

Balloons


Balloon man in Dudley street. I think he is about to take off!

Friday 18 September 2015

The Paddock


Bridleway between Westbourne road and Goldthorn hill mostly used by dog walkers.

Thursday 17 September 2015

Leaf Fall


Quite a lot of fallen leaves about, seems to be early this year.

Wednesday 16 September 2015

Autumn Berries


The Cotoneaster has plenty of berries for the birds. Sign of a hard winter to come they say.

Tuesday 15 September 2015

The Posada


This pub is in Lichfield street. My G.Grandfather was the landlord here in 1901.

Sunday 13 September 2015

Friday 11 September 2015

Post Box


This post box in Westbourne road Penn, dates from George V reign.

Thursday 10 September 2015

Berry Street


Repairs are about to begin in Berry street to improve access to the rear of the Grand theatre ( the square building on the left.

Wednesday 9 September 2015

Barriers Removed


Princess street is gradually opening up as the road works are completed.

Tuesday 8 September 2015

Monday 7 September 2015

Churchill


Another one from Bantock 1940s event. Winston had arrived to give a speech.

Sunday 6 September 2015

1940s Weekend


Vintage vehicles  on display at Bantock park reenactment event.

Friday 4 September 2015

Birches Farm


In Birches Barn road. Originally a farm house until the surrounding land was sold off to build a housing estate.

Thursday 3 September 2015

Tomatoes


My Marmande tomatoes are swelling nicely, and one or two are starting to change colour. Some warmer weather would help them on their way.

Wednesday 2 September 2015

Tuesday 1 September 2015

Erratic Boulder


This boulder of Felsite travelled to Wolverhampton from Wales during the ice age. It now resides in West Park.