Heroes & Villains, the Aston Villa fanzine
Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: dave.woodhall on April 20, 2014, 01:33:32 PM
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The steeple of Aston Parish Church was repaired in the spring of 1936, and then again in 1959. Did anyone see it yesterday?
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Wasn't it fully scaffolded ?
They were handing out cakes at the church
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I saw that. Also what was that bloke selling in the middle of the road by the Holte? Was it bags of sweets?!
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I saw that. Also what was that bloke selling in the middle of the road by the Holte? Was it bags of sweets?!
Cyanide pills.
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Also what was that bloke selling in the middle of the road by the Holte?
Was it the Swansea team sheet for next week
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Scratchings
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Any work done on it in 1986/87?
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Slight aside but work on the pub by the villa leisure is progressing well. Anyone know who's bought it ? They are spending a lot on that place whoever it is
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Bloke who owns/runs the Eddies...open in time for the first game next season I believe? Big old SKA knees up at the Eddies after the Hull game. Get on it!
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I think it's just undergoing some basic restoration work
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Scratchings
"Pork Scratchings!"
I've seen him at VP a few times this season
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I saw that. Also what was that bloke selling in the middle of the road by the Holte? Was it bags of sweets?!
Pork Scratchings
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Bloke who owns/runs the Eddies...open in time for the first game next season I believe? Big old SKA knees up at the Eddies after the Hull game. Get on it!
Just read up on the King Edward II / Aston Tavern situation. Seems due to a CPO and imminent demo of the Eddy's they are moving the landlord to the Aston Tavern and refurbishing the place with public money. I wondered where all the funds had come from , looks to me like they'll be spending well over £1m on that building .
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Bloke who owns/runs the Eddies...open in time for the first game next season I believe? Big old SKA knees up at the Eddies after the Hull game. Get on it!
Is the Eddy's closing or will he be running the 2 pubs now ? Massive investment in the new one , what's it called by the way ? I can remember walking past it as a kid when it was open in the 70's 80's but can't remember the pub name
No, Eddies is to be demolished to make way for a business park. New one is still to be called the Aston Tavern.
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Bloke who owns/runs the Eddies...open in time for the first game next season I believe? Big old SKA knees up at the Eddies after the Hull game. Get on it!
Is the Eddy's closing or will he be running the 2 pubs now ? Massive investment in the new one , what's it called by the way ? I can remember walking past it as a kid when it was open in the 70's 80's but can't remember the pub name
No, Eddies is to be demolished to make way for a business park. New one is still to be called the Aston Tavern.
Thanks mate I just saw that and modified my post
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What a sacrilegious lot!!! I presume the cakes were being sold to pay for the repairs. I was born in Aston, I hope they raise enough to keep the spire at the heart of the community. You always know you're getting near to VP when you see it.
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Is Hull the last game the Eddy's will be open ? Is the demo going ahead ? Is that building not listed ?
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Is Hull the last game the Eddy's will be open ? Is the demo going ahead ? Is that building not listed ?
Yes, yes and no.
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Bloke who owns/runs the Eddies...open in time for the first game next season I believe? Big old SKA knees up at the Eddies after the Hull game. Get on it!
Is the Eddy's closing or will he be running the 2 pubs now ? Massive investment in the new one , what's it called by the way ? I can remember walking past it as a kid when it was open in the 70's 80's but can't remember the pub name
No, Eddies is to be demolished to make way for a business park. New one is still to be called the Aston Tavern.
Not wishing to be pedantic but its actually making way for highway junction improvements to serve the new "Aston Manufacturing Hub" industrial park. I'm certain this will be a derelict site for a good many years which is a damn shame when a number of local boozers are being levelled to make way for it...
I can understand what the Council/LEP is trying to achieve - the thinking is it will be available to serve another "JLR I54" situation i.e. a huge site serviced and ready to accommodate an urgent major need. Trouble is such companies much prefer greenfield sites...
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Which other local boozers are getting levelled ? the Brittania ? Swan & Mitre ?
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Is the Aston Social staying open? I use it for midweek games when I can't be arsed with the trek to the Barton's.
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I only ever use The Barton's or Sacred Heart. Which isn't very often due to selling, next season i'll probably go to The Barton's more. Which will delight the regulars.
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It's already going to be full of Edwards throw-outs bemoaning the lack of Hooters barmaids, now I have to put up with you too?
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The swan and Mitre's also up for sale too.I imagine they've seen the impending reality of the Aston tavern really eating into their customer base next season.A shame,I've always liked the vibe in there,despite the 1980's feel to it's surroundings,and it's ideal for those of us North Townies whom use the train.
However,they'll be one 12 year old chuffed to bits,my son detests the place,unfortunately I've made the basic error of meeting his friends in the Holte pub,spoilt forever.However they all love the 'Skerrratchings' fella outside the Trinity too,imitating it perfectly.
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It's already going to be full of Edwards throw-outs bemoaning the lack of Hooters barmaids, now I have to put up with you too?
I'll be the one sat in the corner drink half a stout and occasionally mumbling "brand new issue out today" before bursting into tears.
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It's already going to be full of Edwards throw-outs bemoaning the lack of Hooters barmaids, now I have to put up with you too?
I'll be the one sat in the corner drink half a stout and occasionally mumbling "brand new issue out today" before bursting into tears.
I assume you and Legion will both be doing that, so I'll recognise you as the one that isn't on fire.
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The swan and Mitre's also up for sale too.I imagine they've seen the impending reality of the Aston tavern really eating into their customer base next season.A shame,I've always liked the vibe in there,despite the 1980's feel to it's surroundings,and it's ideal for those of us North Townies whom use the train.
However,they'll be one 12 year old chuffed to bits,my son detests the place,unfortunately I've made the basic error of meeting his friends in the Holte pub,spoilt forever.However they all love the 'Skerrratchings' fella outside the Trinity too,imitating it perfectly.
There are some architecturally wonderful pubs in inner-city Birmingham. Unfortunately, they're nearly all in the wrong places to be viable.
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The Villa Tavern, Swan & Mitre, Brittania and The King Ed's VII, all beautiful buildings. Real shame if we lose them.
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The Villa Tavern, Swan & Mitre, Brittania and The King Ed's VII, all beautiful buildings. Real shame if we lose them.
Historically the Aston Hotel could beat them all.
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The Villa Tavern, Swan & Mitre, Brittania and The King Ed's VII, all beautiful buildings. Real shame if we lose them.
Historically the Aston Hotel could beat them all.
Shame you have to pay to get in. Aston Social is 2 quid and no real ales as well.
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Think it's only a £1 to get in the Aston hotel isn't it ? Not bad considering it's the closest pub to the ground
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£2.
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Get there early enough it's free
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The Villa Tavern, Swan & Mitre, Brittania and The King Ed's VII, all beautiful buildings. Real shame if we lose them.
Historically the Aston Hotel could beat them all.
I met my missus in there.
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Think it's only a £1 to get in the Aston hotel isn't it ? Not bad considering it's the closest pub to the ground
was £1 on sat
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The swan and Mitre's also up for sale too.I imagine they've seen the impending reality of the Aston tavern really eating into their customer base next season.A shame,I've always liked the vibe in there,despite the 1980's feel to it's surroundings,and it's ideal for those of us North Townies whom use the train.
However,they'll be one 12 year old chuffed to bits,my son detests the place,unfortunately I've made the basic error of meeting his friends in the Holte pub,spoilt forever.However they all love the 'Skerrratchings' fella outside the Trinity too,imitating it perfectly.
Also ideal from us on the train from south of the city.
I was chatting to the gaffer on Saturday, she just says it is the right time for her and her family, it's a shame. Has been on the market for a few weeks but no offers so far.
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Does anyone know what The Brittannia is nowadays ? Looks like a curry house judging by some of the signs in the windows but never looks open as such ?
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Does anyone know what The Brittannia is nowadays ? Looks like a curry house judging by some of the signs in the windows but never looks open as such ?
Closed by the looks of it.
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Is The Adventurers set for demolition aswell then ?
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I'm still sad about The Vine. Cheap beer and occasional free food!
Looking v forlorn these days.
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The Villa Tavern, Swan & Mitre, Brittania and The King Ed's VII, all beautiful buildings. Real shame if we lose them.
Historically the Aston Hotel could beat them all.
Shame you have to pay to get in. Aston Social is 2 quid and no real ales as well.
I've not been in the Aston Social for ages. The Aston Hotel is fine if you don't mind very loud crap reggae music.
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Any updates on how that steeple refurb's coming on..?
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It's staying up.
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Still a pound to get into Ruskin Hall.