Birmingham Freedom Parade 22/07/09

Troops from the 26th Royal Artillery Regiment also known as the West Midlands Gunners became the 6th Regiment to be granted the Freedom of Birmingham,after recent tours of Iraq and Afghanistan,the Lord Mayor of Birmingham Michael Wilkes officiated at the Parade through the City Center, the band of the Parachute Regiment marched at the front of the parade which was supported by various British Legion groups. Well done too the Lads and Lasses! We are proud of you all.

Axe the Beer Tax

It's not going to happen with these MP's with their snouts in the trough.

Birmingham City 1967-68 season

1971 KFC advert

Came across this 1971 advert for Kentucky Fried Chicken in Birmingham, it made me smile, don't think it would be allowed in today's PC climate.

Promoted again back to the Premiership

Brimingham City gained promotion back to the Premier League after a 2-1 win away at Reading after a long hard season. Well done to Alex McLeish and the blue boys.
Pictures 1 & 2 taken by Matty on his Iphone,
Picture 3 Kevin Phillips has just scored the winner.
Picture 4 Alex McLeish with his promotion medal.
Picture 5 Kevin Phillips slotting home the winner,to put Blues 2-0up.
Picture 6 David Gold and Karen Brady celebrating.