Peaky Trash
In Full 1920s Style
We kicked orf (near the Birmingham city FC ground with fine Ale at the Woodman pub est 1897
A sympathetically restored
local inn of traditional charm and character
Although missing on parent duties
Nosejob's right hand man and reccie wing commander Soggy Balls
Latecomer LC (Elsie)
stepped up to the mark and made sure we were all present and correct and very well turned out
Tighter Twat and Show Me Your Posse enticed the paparazzi and coupled to flash
The Peaky mob circled up,
Stepping out in style we were all amazed by the man himself
Cillian Clem Murphy
(See pics)
Only out dressed by Oh So Victorian vivacious
Wriggle's amazin brazen oh my gord (see pics)
swimmean one hell of a costume.
The Hyistorical tour of some of Birmingham's oldest pubs yes Hic! had bygone,
Onon
Onto the recently reclaimed hidden treasure
Of the Eagle and Tun
has been closed for best part of a decade,
Now restored to its former old glory minus the dust of time,
and still has its original leaded glass of Ansells,
Some fine ales inc the robust peaky blinders
ale and glasses to match
A stomping ground of UB40 yes as it was, near to their studios
they were so inspired by its charm they recorded the red red wine video in the bar (1983) (video)
Im sure Oral Sex from Edinburgh would have liked,
There's also an internal door to its Aladdin cave off licence
which has an amazing eclectic collection of different drinks/spirits from all over the world (see pics)
Naughty name
You must pop in and if your very lucky the landlord might tell you the story of W.J.Wetherspoons and the hidden sword (see pic)
Or why their Eagle is at the Woodman?
Swampy thanks for that one.
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Down the road a bridge looms just before
There are some serious your not getting here wrought iron gates we peer into the history beyond of a bygone era The 200 year old Birminghams Gun Barrell Proofing Office yes,
a worthwhile museum to visit, alas closed on Saturdays,
but it is still in full operation, providing services as it did when it opened in 1813
(time of the Napoleonic Wars,
guns part supplied and manufactured in Birmingham)
Oh Jesse James who? wasn't even born 1847
Opening shortly after the only assasination of a British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval
(Former barrister working in the Midlands)
Died leaving 13 children,
Where are we Oh yes
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Down on to the tranquil (deserted) Grand Union Canal
circa 1793 fully opened in 1805 built to help communication between London and Birmingham,
(first iPhone 2007)
We walk on to the end,
Er NO - it's 137miles long 166 locks
1/2 mile & 2 locks was enough for us!
Hey Banksy Woz ere! (Genuine pic)
Over the Rea aqueduct we go? (What's that?)
One to see
Back up to the
Tarmac world circa 1820
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To the Forge Tavern
Oops not open due to refurb,
You know ripping out the new putting back the old which now costs vastly more than the new,
Onon
but what's that opposite (toilets) in the street?
Ok onon
Our ears drawn to the musical charms of the waggon and horses
Oops Dave sorry Derek - Nosejob forgetting the gaffers name in all the refurb excitement
Fingerless was under a musical spell (translated drink more beer)
Mad Max and Private Parts had found that private cosy corner,
Cillian Clem was spreading non vap word outside
We all found our toes starting to tap (vibrate)
now very close to one of the largest rave venues in the Midlands
which had morphed from the Rainbow pub further down the road
where the first public Reference of peaky blinders was mentioned
Circa 1890
Onon
Pics by the rainbow
And Tesla circa 2003 garage
one of the most innovative cars in the world today,
First modern car
Karl Benz circa 1886
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And onward to the golden oldie no not Clem
Olde Crown 1368
Steeped in history Queen Elizabeth 1st has stopped here
a truly delightful exquisitely refurbished pub the oldest in Birmingham
Yes a fine lunch an Ale was had by all with ok a modern price
( very reasonable) Hey and peaky blinder Ale on tap,
Then the arrival of surprise guests,
no name 20s local born John birth 1916 and his lovely lady Brenda (Nosejob's mum)
They enjoyed their rustic hotpot after firstly ordering a very popular local dish
called "curry"by mistake (Balti Birmingham circa 1977)
soon rectified by the very helpfull crown staff,
John especially enjoyed the virgin down down song
and his shot of peaky Ale for his
100th celebration year,
They even joined us at The next pub
The White Swan
Guest RA's
Dr Z and Massive
Took charge of the down downs
NJ - forgetting Landlords name, remembering LC's (or Elsie's) name
Joined by LC - supporting host
Wriggle, best outfit - Victorian swimming costume!
Clem - forgetting what food he ordered!
Onon
To the Bull Ring
Great Mob Photo by the Famous Bull nice touch for Bull Moon H3
Then with time ticking by we all went underground
To a well hidden Cocktail bar
Be At One
Where tables were reserved for us,
Nice it's happy hour
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The cocktails flowed n flowed
And the tunes got us all on the dance floor
Including newly weds to be
Hey they have now sent us wedding photos of there day
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After the cocktails
The evening got a little fuzzy? Ooh Why?
Onon
The Wellington
Classic great Real Ale bar
OMG we're all starving
Ok "Pizza"
The Welly let you bring in your own food
TTs suggestion ( he was the hungriest)
Four 20" pizzas WoW
We fed the pub with the excess and more
But we were all so hungry
n happy bunnies now well fed
Onon
Back on the train
Fun banter was had by all
Last orders at the Boldmere Tap Hic!
And then a totter
Ah n home ZZzz