filmed by my Dad using Bell and Howell super 8mm with wind up motor drive. Sadly he died in June on Fathers day. He still had the camera and over 24 hours of footage from early 60's so plenty of editing to do in my spare time!
Before I was born, but I was a kid of the 1970s and teen of the 1980s living in and around Birmingham and it was a great place to be back then. I remember the markets and the Bull Ring as it was, and a trip to see Santa in either Lewis's or Rackhams at Christmas.
I love old footage of my city. My mum, and her mum before her were born and bred in Brum. Yes, some aspects of life were nicer but overall it was not easy for the working class. Housing was substandard and cold with just bare essentials. We don't know how lucky we are today
Beautiful bit of nostalgia,takes you right back to a lovely time and feel of what christmas used to be.I remember going shopping in brum as a lad at christmas and being amazed at all the decorations and lights it really made christmas special
Just love this bit of nostalgia,brings a lump to me throat.Ive watched this loads,takes me back to my front room as a nipper,the family get together,pressies pasted around. And lots of laughing and leg pulling after the big blow out dinner All good stuff. thanks for the memories
Thanks so much for sharing. I was 12 in 1963 and that was how I remember Brum and Christmas in those times. I do hope you have other videos to share, it’s not often I see film that is exactly as I remember it - that family and their home were so like my own. Thanks again.
I'm a child of the '80s so it's nice to see any footage of the Bull Ring as it was. I remember my dad taking my brother and I to the markets when I was a child. It somehow seemed busier and more bustling in those days; it was scruffy but interesting at the same time. I'm a Brummie born and bred and could never turn my back the city.
@@colinp2238 Yep,, my favourite was the Hot Potato Man, with that loverly aroma of hot spuds, the red glow of the fire beneath, as light faded; and butter melting 'tween the sliced patato. LUV_LY
Yes they certainly were magic days the 1960s people seemed alot more relaxed and friendlier not so much pressure life was a lot simpler and slower paced and give me the music and tv shows from those times anyday i wish i had a time machine.
Omg thought you got a hold of my old home movies. Looked like me my uncle Albert, I was 7 then. Anyway thanks for the memories loved hanging out at the Bull Ring.
This is fascinating - THANK YOU for posting. What stands out to me is even though this is obviously a busy city location at Christmas, the people look a lot more relaxed than what they do today and not running like headless chickens.
Those were the days Chris. Back then we lived in a Social Democracy, and there was plenty of jobs and prosperity for ALL. People were much nicer then also, and a lot more compassionate than what they're today that's for sure. Would be wonderful to be able to travel back in time to this period. At least we'd all have jobs.....
The good old days when life was not fast paced as it is now. People had more time for each other and there was more community spirit. I hate going through the city now as it looks a mess.
That big S sign at the start. My first Girlfriend and myself met at the bus stop beneath.And most dates we sat on a bench in a small grassy area right beneath the S. Her name was Susan so it became Susan's S. My heart pangs with nostalia, but not for Susan, the cheating bitch let me down soon after. My poor hart eventually mended. That was 50 years ago ;)
I grew up in Birmingham, Sheldon to be exact, in the 70s. Birmingham was a big city with a small town feel. Hop on the bus and you would be at the bullring in 15 minutes. I always remember the Rastas with their dreads, they seemed very exotic to a small blond kid like me. Don't live in Brum anymore, but been back a few times. Now it's like any other 21st Century city, modern but a bit impersonal.
The man in the beige jumper dancing at the end......If my memory is right,didn't he work in section D at the B.S.A in the 1960s. He was injured when it was bombed in 1941.
My dad worked there during the war and was on shift the day of the bombing, we have a family story of that day. He heard that Small Heath had been bombed and left the BSA to check on my mum who had heard that the BSA had been bombed so she left home to check on my dad.
Nice memories to have. Do you have any more footage if the indoor market un edited and if you do then could you upload it please bud? The footage here was pretty fast.
Christmas can never be the same again. Most ot the well known shop chains have gone, followed by the big stores, who have departed to ONLINE--where buying is a bloody nuisance, having spent an age, trying to find what you want --right size right colour etc etc then confronted by the need for PASSWORDS, GGRRRR ! I only buy online at xmas time, but the stores expect you to know the password from last year, After 4 attempts at a new one, in a rage I pull the plug.
Yes but you could not tell they were Irish until they opened their mouths which gave them a slight advantage than blacks however the Irish did get a lot of prejudice back then. I do remember reading the signs for rooms to let which openly said no blacks Irish or dogs that's why i think the Irish community and the black community really got on well with each other even to this day.
Yes but...........anybody ever bought nylon stockings in the Bull Ring and when you got home and took them out of the package, one leg was a different size to the other ? (loooooool).......
I bought a cassette tape in the early 80s in the Rag Market (tat alley) and it played backwards, literally. I sent it to a radio station because they were asking what was the worst thing that you had bought for Christmas.
Takes me back now I am old and I look back life is just a flash and it’s gone god bless everyone
michael gough, your right it has gone in a flash, we're lucky to have a life to look back on. All the best.
A time when people had time for each other,good conversation, good music,good telly.What more could one want.
wont have a white xmas in brum ever again
Brought a tear to my eyes. Lots of lovely memories of my old Brum.
filmed by my Dad using Bell and Howell super 8mm with wind up motor drive. Sadly he died in June on Fathers day. He still had the camera and over 24 hours of footage from early 60's so plenty of editing to do in my spare time!
Thank you for sharing 😘
Sad for you and your dad, the editing could be therapeutic for you, and great video as well.👍
Before I was born, but I was a kid of the 1970s and teen of the 1980s living in and around Birmingham and it was a great place to be back then. I remember the markets and the Bull Ring as it was, and a trip to see Santa in either Lewis's or Rackhams at Christmas.
Damn.. I also recall the early 90s, as a young lad seeing santa at Lewis/Rackhams. Something you won't see too much of these days.
I love old footage of my city. My mum, and her mum before her were born and bred in Brum. Yes, some aspects of life were nicer but overall it was not easy for the working class. Housing was substandard and cold with just bare essentials. We don't know how lucky we are today
How wonderful, 63 was a heavy snow fall in Birmingham.
Lots of happy memories of Brum and I'm from Coventry.
Beautiful bit of nostalgia,takes you right back to a lovely time and feel of what christmas used to be.I remember going shopping in brum as a lad at christmas and being amazed at all the decorations and lights it really made christmas special
Just love this bit of nostalgia,brings a lump to me throat.Ive watched this loads,takes me back to my front room as a nipper,the family get together,pressies pasted around. And lots of laughing and leg pulling after the big blow out dinner All good stuff.
thanks for the memories
I was 9 years old then.
Does anyone else watch these to see if they can see anyone there that they knew?
Oh the memories, so precious. Wish I could go back in time.
It’s a lovely wee film,very nostalgic.I was 4 when this was filmed.🥲
And stay there.. bliss
Bought a tear to my eye that did!
Me to!
All looks very familiar, especially the wallpaper!! happy days
Thanks so much for sharing. I was 12 in 1963 and that was how I remember Brum and Christmas in those times. I do hope you have other videos to share, it’s not often I see film that is exactly as I remember it - that family and their home were so like my own. Thanks again.
Such a lovely time it was to see thank you
Brought back happy memories of my childhood in Brum. Our house was very similar to that!
Birmingham council houses built mainly in the 1920s. I grew up in one in Small Heath.
Yes we really did have those happy days
Hard working people and respect for others
Yes
Great childhood memories 🙂👍
I'm a child of the '80s so it's nice to see any footage of the Bull Ring as it was. I remember my dad taking my brother and I to the markets when I was a child. It somehow seemed busier and more bustling in those days; it was scruffy but interesting at the same time. I'm a Brummie born and bred and could never turn my back the city.
I used to love the Rag Market, with the old guys and ladies shouting and throwing the tea sets up.
@@colinp2238 Yep,, my favourite was the Hot Potato Man, with that loverly aroma of hot spuds, the red glow of the fire beneath, as light faded; and butter melting 'tween the sliced patato. LUV_LY
Well that was a pleasant surprise, a quick look round the shops and stores, then home to the family ---NICE.
BRAVO a great archive find thanks for up loading i found it very interesting
My mom used to take me up to the bull ring and town in this year proper loved it
Yes they certainly were magic days the 1960s people seemed alot more relaxed and friendlier not so much pressure life was a lot simpler and slower paced and give me the music and tv shows from those times anyday i wish i had a time machine.
Omg thought you got a hold of my old home movies. Looked like me my uncle Albert, I was 7 then. Anyway thanks for the memories loved hanging out at the Bull Ring.
What a fantastic video
Excellent! Thanks for sharing 👍
I love Brummies and Brum X
Born in 71, happy times up town on a Saturday. The fish markets, looking for games for my computer and going to the arcades to play games
Grazie x questi video
This is fascinating - THANK YOU for posting. What stands out to me is even though this is obviously a busy city location at Christmas, the people look a lot more relaxed than what they do today and not running like headless chickens.
Those were the days Chris. Back then we lived in a Social Democracy, and there was plenty of jobs and prosperity for ALL. People were much nicer then also, and a lot more compassionate than what they're today that's for sure. Would be wonderful to be able to travel back in time to this period. At least we'd all have jobs.....
I was getting so nostalgic for my dear Old Brum....
Then LOL @ 1:27 it's Dave Hill on accordion 😂🤣😂!!!
The good old days when life was not fast paced as it is now. People had more time for each other and there was more community spirit. I hate going through the city now as it looks a mess.
No sé porque, pero este video con esa canción, me hace sentir parte de esa familia.
Ojala sigan unidos y pasando una feliz navidad.
Love the nostalgia in this video
That big S sign at the start. My first Girlfriend and myself met at the bus stop beneath.And most dates we sat on a bench in a small grassy area right beneath the S. Her name was Susan so it became Susan's S. My heart pangs with nostalia, but not for Susan, the cheating bitch let me down soon after. My poor hart eventually mended. That was 50 years ago ;)
😂 Loved reading your post.
Us Brummies have a great sence for nostalgia & 'humour' of course 😆👍
@@juliedowling9345 yes we do julie
I grew up in Birmingham, Sheldon to be exact, in the 70s. Birmingham was a big city with a small town feel. Hop on the bus and you would be at the bullring in 15 minutes. I always remember the Rastas with their dreads, they seemed very exotic to a small blond kid like me. Don't live in Brum anymore, but been back a few times. Now it's like any other 21st Century city, modern but a bit impersonal.
The footage from the house was in Sheldon, Normanton Avenue to be exact.
I wish i had a time machine to gp back there . I would never return to this shit world now
Hope after death I can go back
Great footage, your dad did well.
❤❤❤❤
The year of the big freeze starting Christmas
like it
Before it got turned into a crime ridden mess :(
me born 16th December 1963... shame whats happened to England in 60yr
A better shopping experience. In stores not on the computer. Oh well nothing last forever. Merry Christmas 🎄 God less you all.
It's when people got on and you can have convo with them
The man in the beige jumper dancing at the end......If my memory is right,didn't he work in section D at the B.S.A in the 1960s. He was injured when it was bombed in 1941.
My dad worked there during the war and was on shift the day of the bombing, we have a family story of that day. He heard that Small Heath had been bombed and left the BSA to check on my mum who had heard that the BSA had been bombed so she left home to check on my dad.
Nice memories to have.
Do you have any more footage if the indoor market un edited and if you do then could you upload it please bud? The footage here was pretty fast.
Nelson House...Jaytex shirts!!
Is that Kevin Rowland on the accordion? Pre-Dexys I think?
Christmas can never be the same again. Most ot the well known shop chains have gone, followed by the big stores, who have departed to ONLINE--where buying is a bloody nuisance, having spent an age, trying to find what you want --right size right colour etc etc then confronted by the need for PASSWORDS, GGRRRR ! I only buy online at xmas time, but the stores expect you to know the password from last year, After 4 attempts at a new one, in a rage I pull the plug.
I take it the place is still opened but obviously updated?
Before we all became Conran-ned and Martha Stewart-ized.
Is this in england
Yes, England when it WAS England!
I belive there was a lot of Irish in Birmingham back then?
Yes but you could not tell they were Irish until they opened their mouths which gave them a slight advantage than blacks however the Irish did get a lot of prejudice back then. I do remember reading the signs for rooms to let which openly said no blacks Irish or dogs that's why i think the Irish community and the black community really got on well with each other even to this day.
@@yell50 Yep they are having a ball in Ireland at the moment.
What's happened to this city 2022
The. Bull.Ring. Three words with a definite article. Not this modern abomination "bullring".
A.Brummie
KRO.
Yes but...........anybody ever bought nylon stockings in the Bull Ring and when you got home and took them out of the package, one leg was a different size to the other ? (loooooool).......
I bought a cassette tape in the early 80s in the Rag Market (tat alley) and it played backwards, literally. I sent it to a radio station because they were asking what was the worst thing that you had bought for Christmas.
We were never asked
Correct - opened 1964
Rebuilt after 2000
It is a horrible thing now. I saw it in 2011 an my thoughts are not fit to be put here.
Why are all these English women wearing headscarves???