Cock Inn

 

Origins: The building was originally erected in 1811 as a red-brick structure.
The 20th Century: In 1911, the pub was purchased by the famous local brewery Mitchells & Butlers from a private family. During the early 1960s, it was extended and painted cream, which completely covered its historic red-brick facade.
Demise: In its later years, it functioned as a family pub with a large children's play area. However, it became derelict around 2016, suffered a severe fire in October 2017, and was subsequently demolished in early 2019

Found in Cock Lane, later name changed to Frankley Beeches Road for obvious reasons.

Moto Continental

Moto Continental Limited was a well-known motorcycle and scooter dealership formerly located at 1157 Bristol Road South, Longbridge/Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2SL. However, this business is now permanently closed.

Originally a famous destination for scooter enthusiasts in the mid-1980s, the brand was revived at the Bristol Road South location back in May 2016, operating as an authorized dealer specializing in Vespa, Piaggio, and classic scooters. Photo taken in 2016.

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Southside Fish Bar

 

In 2018 Southside Fish Bar, Bristol Road South. Another chapter closes. My local chippy 'Sol' has moved on after 20 years. I think even though we've had chip shops since the 1880's, they have to move with time times, pizza & chips perhaps, Over last 8 years a few people have tried to run it but with no real success.

Romanian shop closes

 

After almost 9 successful years, we are selling our well-established convenience store due to personal reasons.

More info for sale of business  

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By main Post Office

Northfield Bicycles

Northfield Cycles is a local bike shop for 30 years, found at 956 Bristol Road South, B31 2PE It was   established in 1996, it stocks over 300 cycles. They sell road, mountain, hybrid, and kids bikes, plus e-bikes. They also repair bikes and sell gear.