OLD WEST BROMWICH PHOTOS

Last week, the first time I have been back since Christmas, since then the New Hop Pole on the corner of Sandwell Rd has been boarded up, Rothwells gone, Clarkes shoe shop gone, Jesson Playing fields going, West Brom Maternity going and I have just heard from my brother that the 2 branches of the West Bromwich building Society might be going

All in just over 2 months

What's left ??

what is going to happen to the Jesson playing field,when i played football for all saints school our home ground was there.(before the war)..

bill phillips at 01:53AM on Mar 16, 2010

what is going to happen to the Jesson playing field,when i played football for all saints school our home ground was there.(before the war)..

It's gonna be the new swimming baths, well that's the council plan unless we stop 'em.

They just can't be allowed to build on the Jesson, they just can't !

All of the spare grounds that are around West Brom, grounds which have been left to look like a dump should be used

I bet that councilor who was behind that pink blob is behind this Jesson thing

That man should be run out of the Town

I won't go back again Michael, I went back a few years ago and it ruined my wonderful memories, I was shocked and appalled

I only go back to spend a bit of time with my family, if they wasn't there then I wouldn't go back

I have just read about the Jesson, great news and about time the West Bromwich people stood up and spoke, as it was said, enough is enough

Well done to all who shouted !

We have just heard that we have a family wedding back in West Brom  next year and even though I said we would never go back again I have that "calling" so we might, just might, go back to have a look at the old place and visit a few old haunts, well those that are still there !

I might take in a few of the Baggies games also so I better start saving, I dread to think how much it will cost for us all to go to a match !

I remember when it was about 10 bob !

Is the Cross pub still open and the Jinglers ?

Stone Cross has been done up,  does curries etc very nice, Jinglers still going as a Carvery. Most of the rest of West Brom has been knocked down!

Michael at March 9, 2010 at 1:13 PM

Last week, the first time I have been back since Christmas, since then the New Hop Pole on the corner of Sandwell Rd has been boarded up, Rothwells gone, Clarkes shoe shop gone, Jesson Playing fields going, West Brom Maternity going and I have just heard from my brother that the 2 branches of the West Bromwich building Society might be going

 

All in just over 2 months

 

What's left ??

Hop Pole is unboarded and ready for action

The Marksman is now shut down & the Oddy`s is about to reopen.

I paid a visit to West Bromwich yesterday and took the opportunity to take a few more photographs, mostly, of areas that are being, or about to be, demolished. Each time I visit the town there appears to be less of it, replaced by increasing swathes of rubble, the majority of which, as far as I can ascertain, belong to Tesco. I spoke to a number of demolition contractors at various locations, all of whom told me that this or that piece of land was owned by the supermarket chain. I really think the town should be renamed' West Tescwich' or similar! I have no doubt that the Council has sold off large tracts of land because they have no money, in the same manner as they got rid of several secondary schools to the private sector, thus releaving themselves of the financial responsibility. The reason they have no money is, in no small part, due to the millions that have been spent on that huge 'white elephant -  'The Pubic' (otherwise known as 'The Public') which cost Sandwell residents one 'L' of a lot of money and architecturally resembles a large filing cabinet that has been knocked over and had several holes kicked into its side. Whilst there is nothing wrong in principle with having an Arts Centre, it most certainly is not among the leading priorities facing the town. Looking at it in juxtaposition to the flattened land in the foreground, I am reminded of photographs of Hiroshima with everything flattened, bar that one solitary building with the skeletal dome. Perhaps West Bromwich should consider being twinned with Hiroshima. Latest depressing images are on my flickr site.

Steve

I went to West Brom today to the signing of Terry Prices new book and to get a copy. While there I spent acouple of hours looking round the old place,Kings square, the market the high st, Queens square and the area of demolition to be Tesco city. I  also came away bleary eyed. Seeing the pubic was bad enough but who on earth dreamt up the wet marble and stainless seats to sit on outside it.

  On a lighter note the new Price book covers a lot of forum questions,  the  gas works siding tracks, the tram lines in St Michaels st, a good photo of Hall and Rices, and proof that the Cross Guns pub { the marksman}  has claim to the oldest West Brom pub. All in all another good one from Terry.

 regards john mason

What is the new Terry Price book called?

Steve

"West Bromwich yesterdays"  its a limited edition at I £15-99 on sale today at £9-99. Its not going on general [shop] sale if you require one contact terry on 01922  635891. They were selling like hotcakes today, I read of it in this weeks Bugle regards J.E.M.

Thanks.

I got mine signed yesterday by Terry Price, Carl Chinn & Al Atkins of Judas Priest  (born in Marsh Lane) there was a HUGE crowd there