Pubs No More
Some photos of the pubs that are, or were local to me. Some of them are still open, but their life span is limited, some are no longer pubs, converted into shops or used for other purposes. Many people will have their own theory as to why pubs are closing, some say it was the smoking ban, some will say it's the price, others will say change in working patterns/lifestyle, supermarkets etc. I have my own theory, as well as the above, it should also be noted that Birmingham has a high Muslim population; true Muslims don’t drink alcohol, so no need for pubs, hence the closures. It should also be noted that nearly all of these buildings were built for a specific purpose, so once a pub closes, it is unlikely that it will ever re-open as a pub again.
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The Vine - The Grapevine - The Grapes - Kieran's - Gables Tavern [Ceased Trading as a Pub/Bar] - Although this pub was nearer to where I lived I didn't use it as often as the Gunmakers Arms. This pub had various names over 25 years or so, the names listed above are in the order that I remember. At the time of this photo the building housed a taxi office, a burger take away, and a furniture outlet. On the corner of Muntz Street and Green Lane, Small Heath, Birmingham. Image Date: 23/07/2012.
The White Lion [Ceased Trading as a Pub/Bar] - Almost opposite The Vine (previous image), in the 1990's the landlady died when she fell down a flight of stone steps, apparently she was drunk. It did open as a restaurant but closed within a year or so, it now appears to be Flats/Apartments. On the corner of Muntz Street and Grange Road, Small Heath, Birmingham. Image Date: 26/07/2012.
The Gunmakers Arms [Ceased Trading as a Pub/Bar] - This pub used to be one of my locals. It did open as a Sheesha bar for a few months, it now appears to be Flats/Apartments with a new business about to open on the ground floor (see next image). On the corner of Talfourd Street and Green Lane in Small Heath Birmingham. Image Date: 25/09/2013.
The Gunmakers Arms [Ceased Trading as a Pub/Bar] On the corner of Talfourd Street and Green Lane in Small Heath Birmingham. Image Date: 19/04/2021.
Shannon's - Coach and Horses [Still Trading as a Pub/Bar] - This pub was called The Coach and Horses but had its name changed to Shannon's in the 1990's. On the corner of Norwood Road and Bordesley Green, Bordesley Green, Birmingham. Image Date: 23/07/2012.
The Tipsy Gent - The Gypsy Tent [Ceased Trading as a Pub/Bar] - The original name of The Gypsy's Tent was allegedly changed due to calls saying that the name was derogatory to certain groups and cultures. This disused pub is about 7 minutes walk from where I live, although it was close, I never used it, for one simple reason - I did not know it was there until after it had closed. On Cherrywood Road, opposite Ronald Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham. Image Date: 23/07/2012.
The Wrens Nest - The New Inn [Ceased Trading as a Pub/Bar] - Until the late 1970's (or early 1980's) the pub that was here was called the Wrens Nest, it then had a name change to the New Inn, it is now a fast food outlet. On the corner of Muntz Street and Swanage Road, Small Heath, Birmingham. Image Date: 23/07/2012.
Cricketers Arms [Still Trading as a Pub/Bar] - On Little Green Lane, between Arsenal Street and Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham. Image Date: 04/08/2012.
Cricketers Arms [Still Trading as a Pub/Bar] - A change of colour since the last photo. On Little Green Lane, between Arsenal Street and Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham. Image Date: 18/05/2021.
Marquis of Lorne - The Roost [Still Trading as a Pub/Bar] - This pub was called The Marquis of Lorne but had its name changed to The Roost in the 1990's. One of the Landlords of The Marquis was John Fenner, he was murdered in the mid 1980's, I did hear about it on the local news at the time, and read about it in the local papers, but I've been unable to find any further details of the event other than the perpetrator was caught and sentenced. On the corner of Arsenal Street and Cattell Road, Small Heath, Birmingham. Image Date: 04/08/2012.