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Old Pebble Mill

Here are some photos of the Pebble Mill site, before the BBC Pebble Mill broadcast centre was built. The photos date from around 1900. These photos were shared on the Old Pics of Brum Facebook group.

Gyn Freeman – Radio WM photo card

I’ve received the following signed, promotional Radio WM photo of Gyn Freeman from former listener and child fan, Justin Fletcher:

“I’ve just been clearing out my loft and I came across this which I thought was interesting and thought I’d share. I would have been a child when I received this but lord knows from where.”

Cartoon of Fred Hale and politicians

This cartoon was given to House Services Engineer, Fred Hale. It has been kept safely by his family, and has been shared here by his grandson, Tim Johnson.

BBC Golden Jubilee Ashtray

BBC Golden Jubilee ashtray

BBC Golden Jubilee ashtray base

Limited edition BBC Golden Jubilee ashtray, 1972, made for the BBC Birmingham Club.

This ashtray belonged to former BBC House Services Engineer, Fred Hale, and was shared by his grandson, Tim Johnson.

Martin Chuzzlewit – John Greening

John Greening, looking very youthful in his First Assistant Director days, with Sir John Mills playing Mr Chuffley in ‘Martin Chuzzlewit’ 1994.