🍻 #LostPubs of Sparkbrook EXPOSED! 😨 Birmingham’s Tragic Boozer Graveyard Pubs of the Past Closed UK

🔻 Uncover a rare time capsule of Birmingham’s fading pub culture! This eye-opening adventure dives deep into the demolished locals like The George, Angel, Antelope and more to resurrect their stories before they disappear forever. We’re talking previously untold histories, wild memories from former regulars, and a glimpse into a bygone community era you can’t get anywhere else. Miss this at your own peril – it’s urban archaeology gold for any Brummie! 🍻🕰️

🔻 They DON’T make ’em like they used to! Step into the virtual time machine as we exhume the cultural treasures that were Sparkbrook’s fallen titan boozers. From the Black Horse to the Warwick Arms, we’re hitting the streets to map out their final resting places and unearth the reasons they meant so much to generations of locals. This is living history preserved – the stories, characters, and memories you were never supposed to know about Birmingham’s pub golden age! 🍺👷‍♂️

🔻 The Sparkbrook of today has transformed, but buried under the rubble lies a pub paradise lost forever…until now! Join our crew as we dig up the unheard narratives of the Mermaid, Clifton, Cottage of Content and more bulldozed alehouses. We’re reviving the ghosts of these hallowed drinking dens through never-before-seen pics, artifacts, and hilarious anecdotes from the horse’s mouth. Prepare for your mind to be BLOWN by Birmingham’s pub roots! 💥👻

[Music] welcome back to another episode exploring birmingham’s pups Cape of the past today we’re venturing into the area of sparkbrook to uncover the stories behind its many lost locals pubs have long been the heart and soul of communities across the city but sadly a great number of spark Brooks ends ale houses and watering holes are now just memories let’s r a virtual glass as we go on a historic tour of some of the area’s dearly departed boozers our journey begins at the remnants of The George Inn a landmark PB that stood proudly on lady poool Road just up the road was the Angel and the antelope two more fabled sparkbrook ale houses now confined to the history books we’ll pass the former sites of the black horse the Herford arms and the Shakespeare all Fallen victims to Redevelopment over the decades the Clifton the cottage of content and the mermaid are further names added to spark Brook’s lost locals list other ill- fated pubs will explore include the Warwick arms which became ogres the Queen’s arms the Brewer’s arms the lion and lamb and the Brighton arms each had their own stories to tell of punters pubins and a few cheeky local characters as we wander the streets where these pubs once stood we’ll unearth fascinating Tales photos and memories shared by former regulars you’ll hear their stories of jam-packed rooms rockus music holiday celebrations and more from a bygone era of Pub culture so join us as we go down the pub one final time in sparkbrook tipping our caps to the lost boozers that may be gone but won’t be forgotten let’s raise our glasses and begin this joyful Adventure welcome everyone to joyful Adventure audits as regular viewers know we love exploring lost and closed down pubs in Birmingham and sharing their history we we have tons of videos on forgotten pubs in this city so if you enjoy them Please Subscribe today we are looking at the former site of the Georgian pub at 176 ler poool Road from what I can find the Georgian was likely built around 1858 this Pub was briefly featured in an episode of the British comedy citizen KH which is set in Burmingham it was portrayed as Mr Khan’s local neighborhood Pub the building itself still stands today but it is no longer a working Pub it now houses a clothing shop called Rous over the years it has been home to a couple different clothing retailers since its days as the Georgian ended the loss of the georan reflects the general struggles that British pubs have faced over the last decade or so even historic pubs are closing at an alarming rate for example we’ve also lost other pubs farther up ler poool Road the Clifton arms and the Brighton arms check out our videos on those lost Birmingham pubs if you haven’t seen them yet given all the closures it really makes you wonder if the traditional British pub can survive another 10 years it’s sad to see these Community gathering places disappear if you have any memories or stories to share about the Georgian or other lost pubs of Lady Pool Road please leave them in the comments we love hearing your Recollections of the these Birmingham institutions let us raise a glass in memory of the Georgian and all the good times had within its walls over the decades thanks for watching and that wraps up our look at the former georgean Pub on later poool road yet another vanished piece of birmingham’s History sadly missed along with many others in recent times we always love highlighting these Community spaces that once brought people together over a pint for decades even if the buildings don’t stand for eternity we feel sharing the memories keeps a little piece of them alive be sure to let us know your own Recollections of the Georgian and other lost pubs of the area hit subscribe if you want to see more of our explorations of birmingham’s Forgotten hotpots feel free to watch some of our many other videos on closed up old pubs around town until next time cheers to Pub memories past and present thanks so much for watching this is joyful Adventure audit signing off for now but not before one last toast to the Geor in welcome everyone to another episode from joyful Adventure audits in today’s video we’ll be exploring the history behind one of Sparkle’s most iconic building landmarks the former site of the Beloved mermaid Pub the mermaid Pub was once a thriving establishment located on the busy corner of Stratford Road and Warick Road in the 1950s and 60s it became a popular watering hole and meeting spot for the neighborhood’s growing Irish migrant Community nearly arrived from across the Irish sea and looking for work many laboris began their days over over pints at the pub as they awaited news of construction jobs across Birmingham the pub served as an early morning meeting spot where Irish workers would gather hoping to pick up construction jobs across the city for the day after the mermaid Pub eventually closed down the iconic building went on to house an Indian restaurant called the president throughout the ’90s and 2000s tragically the president was devastated in a fire in January 2011 for years the structure sat empty and gutted seemingly losing its place as a Sparkill hot spot but in August 2019 the location found new life rising phoenix-like from the ashes today after Renovations the historic building on Warick and Stratford Corner houses pharoh’s grill with a trendy menu fusing Portuguese and Italian flavors phoh also pays homage to British taste with classic burgers and steaks and so the saga continues one chapter closes but a new one begins thanks to spark Hill’s ever evolving migrant culture even as popular names and flavors change with the times the imposing structure remains a steady Landmark we hope you’ve enjoyed this glimpse into its unique history so while the mermaid may live on only in old- memories its iconic building continues to serve the diverse communities of sparkl under a new name and Cuisine this is the ever evolving story of Migrant culture shade in a Birmingham neighborhood now for some more audits of Birmingham Nostalgia spots stay tuned as our joyful Adventure Continues [Music] this [Music] and that concludes the ever evolving history of this iconic Corner Pub building in spark hill we hope you’ve enjoyed this audit into its days as the mermaid and Beyond as we bring this video to a close a reminder that we have more pub and High Street Nostalgia content in our series lineup if you enjoy the glimpses into birmingham’s past our lost pubs of Birmingham series profiles are the cherished watering holes from over the years that now live on solely in memories in death of the High Street we Chronicle vanished shops and businesses around Birmingham and for a more cheerful view don’t miss our Charming pubs Still Standing videos highlighting classic Birmingham boozers that continue greeting customers today do let us know in comments if you have ideas for other nostalgic establish ments lost or still running for us to cover around the city we welcome suggestions for future Adventures for now though thanks for joining us on this audit of spark Hill’s ever evolving Corner Pub make sure to subscribe and we’ll see you in the next video where we’ll time travel to another slice of birmingham’s past hello fellow explorers and a very Merry Christmas to all joining me on this festive day of December 25th 2023 welcome back to my channel joyful Adventure audits where we venture into birmingham’s history to uncover forgotten stories of the past in today’s holiday video we are revisiting the transformed site of the Warwick arms Pub formerly known as ogres longtime subscribers will remember our other Urban Expeditions documenting lost pubs and abandoned buildings across the city but with each changed location there are always new secrets to uncover and fresh discussions to be had on the cultural impacts at play why do some pubs stand the test of time While others falter what deeper factors Drive these venues in and out of our neighborhoods as we walk through the repurposed remains of this Victorian era Irish Pub turn mosque let the Christmas spirit spark Nostalgia for long lost watering holes share your memories of the Warwick arms or orres in the comments below now let’s step inside this transformed space what’s up explorers welcome back to my channel documenting birmingham’s lost pubs in today’s video we are visiting the site of the iconic O’Grady Pub on 92 Long Street in the sparkbrook neighborhood originally built as a terrorist Victorian Pub ogres had an upper brick facade with Gothic arched windows and a distinct pilaster base it was a popular Irish Pub for many years but as times changed so did ogres in 2014 it transition from ogres into the Warwick arms Pub however this new Incarnation didn’t last long either in the face of Shifting neighborhood demographics and changing drinking habits by 2017 the Warwick arms served its last pints as the site became reborn once again this time as the balal Masid and Islamic Center it remains today though no longer a pub it’s fascinating to see how this location has adapted over time the conversion of ogrady prompts larger questions as well has Birmingham lost too many classic Irish pubs over the years what is the future hold for historic pubs faced with closures across the city share your memories or vintage piics of ogres and other lost Birmingham pubs find our email in the video bio I’d especially love to hear your perspectives on the changing Pub culture subscribe for more explorations of abandoned watering holes until next time [Applause] as we conclude this nostalgic walk through the everchanging Warwick arms site I want to thank you all for joining me uncovering another fascinating slice of birmingham’s cultural history while the future remains uncertain for many histic pubs in the face of Shifting habits there is hope to be found in community now more than ever supporting your local and becoming a regular at establishments you love can make all the difference in helping them survive Changing Times beyond the business impacts pubs have Irreplaceable social and communal value as well where else can such joyful bonds be forged between friends and neighbors over pints we we must fight to preserve that Community Lifeline if you want to help save birmingham’s Pub culture subscribe to stay updated on advocacy efforts in your area in the meantime I wish you all happy holidays ahead with loved ones whether at home or your home away from home down at the local this has been another joyful Adventure audit thanks for exploring with me today we’re looking back at the former Queen’s arms Pub on Highgate Street in sparkbrook this neighborhood local shut its doors in 2011 ending a long run as a community Gathering Place in its later years the Queen’s arms was best known for serving up daily curries that Drew in hungry locals it also featured an eye-catching graffiti mural along the exterior sidewall the building itself still stands today though it has housed a rotating range of restaurants since the Pub’s closure it now operates as Royal Steak N karahi serving Indian Cuisine and grilled Meats back in its Heyday the Queen’s arms was one of many bustling cornner pubs catering to locals nearby favorites like the Brewers arms lion and lamb and others created a neighborhood circuit of watering holes sadly by the 2010s most had closed down one by one as drinking culture and demographics transformed the Queen’s arms held on longer than some but eventually succumbed to changing tastes and declining patronage though its tap handles have gone dry the Queen’s arms represents a bygone era of birmingham’s neighborhood pubs it joins a growing list of historic haunts that live on primarily in photos memories and nostalgia [Music] be [Music] while pubs like the Queen’s arms and others have shut their doors there are still many classic Birmingham pubs fighting to keep the tradition alive however the question remains how many can continue thriving in the face of changing consumer habits and competition the next decade will tell if more of birmingham’s iconic pubs can hold on or if they will go the way of the Queen’s arms into fond memory pubs that can adapt to offer more than just drinking like live music quiz nights or expanded food menus May stand the best chance still the old-fashioned Corner locals face an uphill battle it’s an uncertain future but hopefully Birmingham will retain at least some its famous pub culture for generations to come the Queen’s arms may be gone but other historic pubs still serve as Community hubs where friendships are forged over a pint here’s to their health welcome to another episode exploring birmingham’s lost pubs today we’re visiting the site of the former lion and lamb Pub which stood on the corner of Highgate Road and Stony Lane in sparkbrook Birmingham this local neighborhood haunt was a fixture here for many years before becoming one of the first pubs in the area to close down locals say it gained notoriety for its seller frequently flooding which likely contributed to its eventual closure the lion and lamb building is still standing on this corner but has now been converted into yakub’s Steakhouse and Grill Restaurant the entire exterior has been covered in a modern cladding material erasing the original brick work and any remnants of this once Lively Corner Pub longtime residents in the area no doubt have fond memories of popping into the lion and lamb for a pint and banter with the regulars it was very much a locals Community Pub where everyone knew your name while the pub itself is gone its Legacy lives on in local memory we can piece together an image of this Highgate haunt through photos and Recollections from its Heyday feel free to share your favorite lion and lamb stories and pictures in the comments for now we tip our hat to another vanished Birmingham Pub cheers to the lion and lamb gone but not forgotten in its Heyday you can just imagine popping into the lion and lamb for an afterwork Pine then visiting other neighborhood pubs like the Brewer’s arms just around the corner or the Queen’s head up the road there was a whole Circuit of local haunts where regulars socialized and caught up on the latest happenings sadly all three of those pubs have now gone the lion and lamb the Brewer’s arms and the Queen’s head they’ve all shuddered over the years as things change and drinking habits evolve though the buildings May Remain the community Spirit of these Highgate pubs lives on only in memories and photographs it makes you whiskful for those classic neighborhood Pub days of the past welcome to another joyful Adventure audit in today’s video we’re taking a look at the former Brewers arms Pub on Highgate Road this Pub first opened its doors in 1928 and served the community as a beloved local for decades over the years it operated as both a traditional Pub and later as a restaurant however in recent times it fell into Decline and has sadly stood empty and abandoned for a number of years now with the changing times and various challenges facing the pub industry today the future of the Brewer’s arms looks uncertain many pubs across the UK are struggling to survive due to factors like the smoking ban covid-19 lockdowns the cost of living crisis changing consumer habits parking issues and more so it unfortunately seems this once Lively Pub May soon be lost to Redevelopment we wanted to document the Brewer’s arms and share its history before it’s potentially demolished in the coming days while it’s sad to see it go we have fond memories of this Highgate Road staple if you have any photos or stories to share about the Brew’s arms over its many decades in operation we’d love for you to share them in the comments Pub culture is an important part of British Society so let’s take a moment to reminisce before saying goodbye to another Community Pub [Music] [Music] [Music] thanks for watching this video on the former Brewers arms Pub it’s always a shame to see historic Community gathering places like this disappear if you have any suggestions for other beloved pubs or abandoned buildings in the area that you think we should cover in a future video make sure to leave them in the comments below and if you enjoyed this glimpse into the past please subscribe to our channel to see new Urban exploration videos every week we regularly visit and document forgotten sites so there will be many more joyful Adventure audits to come once again thank you for watching we appreciate your views and support let us know your favorite lost pubs and any ideas for future videos until next time chears and explore on greetings explorers in today’s adventure we’re revisiting the site of a 19th century Public House that once stood as a pillar in birmingham’s Irish Community the Shakespeare Pub longtime viewers know we’ve covered many lost watering holes but this one carries particular cultural significance situated on the corner of Stratford Road and Henley Street the Shakespeare or the shaky as regulars affectionately called it sadly shut its doors permanently in 2014 after More Than A Century of pouring pints though the building remains its closure marked the end of an era records date the pub back to the 1800s and while many publicans came and went over the years fun fact every single one in the 1960s was Irish the Shak bear remained a community staple it grew into one of birmingham’s most renowned Irish bars and the place to enjoy live music alongside a perfectly Port Guinness but fast forward to today we stand gazing at its vacant shell unfortunately the Shakespeare has become yet another poster child for the growing loss of Irish pubs in Birmingham and erosion of its historically vibrant Irish quarter other Classics like the vine the Adam and Eve the marcat pub and Irish Center have also gone extinct so viewers we welcome your perspective has Birmingham lost touch with its Rich Irish heritage following the mass closures of such cultural institutions what are your memories that shaped the legacy of the Shakespeare please comment and share widely so these critical pieces of our social fabric are not forgotten and don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already we’ll have many more explorations of birmingham’s lost architecture and folklore ahead [Applause] [Applause] [Music] and so we come to the end of another joyful Adventure audit peering into birmingham’s past though it’s always sad to see once Lively Community pillars like the Shakespeare permanently vacated reminiscing about their cultural impact keeps their Spirit Alive even if physical buildings disappear we hope digging into the meaningful role this Pub played for birmingham’s Irish Community can Inspire greater appreciation for preserving cultural touchstones when possible and for viewers craving more of the city’s LS and lost histories don’t forget to subscribe we’ll have many more guided tours down memory lane ahead for now though thanks for joining us today at the crossroads of Stratford Road and Henley Street to help shine a spotlight on Shakespeare’s enduring Community Legacy despite its doors closing Sher your Fondest Memories of this Birmingham Gem and other beloved institutions still echoing notes through the city’s Rich cultural fabric cheers explorers welcome to joyful Adventure audits your home for EXP exploring birmingham’s Rich history of classic pubs and Community spaces in today’s video we are taking a nostalgic walk down memory lane to remember the cottage of content an iconic 19th century Public House that once served the spark brck area for over a century though its doors are now closed and the building reposed the cottage of contents Legacy lives on along with many other beloved Birmingham establishments from years past as we lift our glasses to Historic cors now lost we also hope to showcase the pubs and spaces keeping the spirit of community alive in Birmingham today please subscribe and join us on these joyful adventures in celebrating the local landmarks that make our city so special weather gone but not forgotten or continuing to serve pints today we salute them all the cottage of content was an iconic Public House that once stood at 51 kerwick Lane in the sparkbrook area of Birmingham originally built in the late 1800s this pup served the community for over a century before sadly closing its doors the building has since been converted into a community center though the legacy of the cottage of content lives on in local memory this Pub was just one of many Birmingham has lost over the years grandwater holes like the Herford arms the black horse the Shakespeare the beaver’s arms the lion and lamb the mermaid the angel the Clifton arms the Brighton arms and the George at one point it seemed a new pub was opening every week in the city but times have changed will pubs survive another decade in Birmingham and the UK it’s an uncertain future that’s why on this channel we want to showcase both the pubs still going strong in the city as well as remember those we have loved and lost their walls could tell a hundred stories of changing times we invite our viewers to share their memories and photographs of lost Birmingham pubs by emailing us email address in the bio if you have snapshots of the cottage of contents imposing edifice on kck’s lane or remember catching up with friends over a pint at the Herford arms we would love to feature your story as Transportation changed neighborhoods shifted and cultural tastes evolved many pubs were unable to stay financially viable but they live on in our hearts and mines so let us raise a glass to the cottage of content and the many other stored pubs now long gone from birmingham’s landscape may we someday bring such communal spaces back to the neighborhoods that miss them dearly please be sure to subscribe for more glimpses into birmingham’s history and updates on its future thanks for watching greetings adventurers welcome back to joyful Adventure audits your home for exploring birmingham’s lost history in today’s video we are visiting the abandoned site of the iconic Herford arms Pub on kirwick Lane in the spark Brook area once a bustling Community Watering Hole the Herford FS has now been converted into residential Flats though the Vintage pub signs still remain as we walk this haunted hollowed ground we’ll discuss bigger questions about Britain’s Vanishing Pub culture and whether local pubs can survive the next decade use it or lose it friends supporting these cultural institutions starts with each and every one of us by becoming regulars hting events sharing social media post for your favorite spots our pubs persevered through Wars yet now face Extinction from lack of foot tra traffic as we unveil the expired exterior of the Herford arms share your memories on this spark Rook spot and let its demise motivate you to keep your still-standing local pubs thriving grab a pint of that [Laughter] [Music] as we conclude our tour of the expired Herford arms its fate represents a microcosm of broader struggles faced by Britain’s classic pubs in 2023 many find themselves on the brink of going under leaving their Rich Heritage and Community role increasingly endangered but that’s why joyful Adventure audits is committed to this documentary series capturing birmingham’s lost pups it becomes a digital Museum preserving these spaces in time before more disappear for good though their doors May shutter their legacy remains alive through our footage and your memory shared below Beyond abandoned pubs this channel cherishes investigating all Fading Corners across birmingham’s Urban landscape we have over 150 plus videos en counting unearthing the hidden histories within empty warehouses closed concert Halls transformed churches departed Corner shops and more so subscribe to stay immersed within the second City’s Rich Heritage where should we explore next leave a comment with your request for our future joyful Adventures we also appreciate any shares likes or clicks that support our Grassroots Channel I thank you all so much for joining me here today at the hollow remains of the Herford arms this concludes tonight’s broadcast but another exploration way to round the bend until next time cheers to making history greetings exploration addicts in today’s adventure we’ll be looking at the site of the former Antelope Pub on Stratford Road in spark Hill Birmingham this public house first opened its doors in 192 for but sadly is no more though the historic building still stands now converted to house the Indian restaurant H spices the structure remains a grade two listed building featuring remarkable bar Leaf carvings on the exterior designed by ACC claimed local artist William bloy his assistant Tom Wright brought these artistic flourishes to life through intricate sculpture work while ha spices itself closed in 2020 by 2021 new plans emerged to convert the antelope’s longtime home into a new eery called black yet this ever evolving sites Decades of hospitality live on through the Legacy architecture beyond the antelope Sparkle itself has an intriguing history originally part of Yardley Sparkill was annexed by Birmingham in the 1911 greater Birmingham act that saw Yardley also become a Birmingham suburb the former yley District Council building erected in 1898 now serves a sparkk Hill Library containing pioneering early double glazed Windows other Civic structures like the police station magistrate court and fire station also date back to spark Hill’s days under yardly jurisdiction the area we now know as spark Hill has medieval Roots tracing to local spark family farmers who worked the land for centuries but Sparkill also takes its name from the nearby spark Brook a small stream flowing from Mostly to the river as the name indicates it was a hill alongside this cheerful sparkling Brook most of spark Brook can still be walked or cycled today as a peaceful nature path the Watercourse winds a lengthy route including a tunnel passing under the Grand Union Canal near where the old BSA Motorcycle Factory a sight of wartime Devastation once stood in fact the former BSA test track grounds now house aka’s trust’s artificial ski slope and sports facilities frequented by bicyclists and athletes carrying on spark Hill’s tradition of outdoor recreation by the Brook Beyond Nature’s Bounty spark Hill has continued evolving Through the Ages let me know in the comments if you have memories or stories to share about the role the Lively spark Brook played across spark Hill history whether as old spark family farmland or today’s cycling paths water shapes the destiny of places and this happy Brook had a sparkling impact lending our exploration destination its enduring name welcome to another exploration of birmingham’s Pub history here on joyful Adventure audits today we’ll be looking at the fate of the Clifton Pub which stood on the corner of Lady Pool Road and Clifton Road in Bell Heath and sparkbrook for over 100 years before shutting its doors for good in 2012 this Victorian era Pub dated back to The Farmhouse days and had served generations of locals over the decades but like so many classic British pubs the Clifton faced declining business in its final years due to changing consumer habits economic pressures and proposals of rent hikes according to the last landlord despite campaigns by groups like camera to save cherished pubs at the time the Clifton joined the growing list of Birmingham Pub closures after sitting vacant for a while the distinctive Clifton Pub building was given New Life in 2014 as Pepe’s py py a Portuguese chicken restaurant and takeaway place while it’s reassuring to see the historic structure take on a new chapter the loss of a community Pub is always unfortunate pubs play an integral role in culture and bring people together the regulars at the Clifton had considered it a home away from home before having to find new horns even surviving a tornado back in 20 5 couldn’t save the Clifton from closure in the end do you have any fond memories or photos from the Clifton Pub’s long run in bille Heath feel free to share your experiences in the comments I’d love to help document the history before it’s forgotten and when considering dining options in the area why not support Pepe’s py py in this adapted Landmark thanks for joining us on another Birmingham Pub audit don’t forget to like sub subscribe and click the bell for regular Urban exploration content as we bring this audit to a close it’s clear the Clifton left a mark on balsille Heath during its long Legacy as a neighborhood Gathering Place while the future of pubs across the UK remains uncertain we can keep their memory alive through our shared stories and support for new establishments that fill their place I appreciate you joining me to remember one of birmingham’s many lost but not forgotten pubs until next time cheers to Classics like the Clifton May their Spirit live on the Brighton arms Pub on lady poool Road in Birmingham has a long and stored history first opened in the late 19th century this Pub saw both the highs and lows of balul Heath over the decades before eventually closing its doors for good in 2015 in this video video we’ll look back at the changing fortunes of this landmarked Birmingham Pub originally named the Brighton Hotel the pub was built in the late Victorian period when bille Heath was an upscale suburb with its Georgian inspired architecture including bay windows and neoclassical details the Brighton Hotel catered to the wealthy residents of the neighborhood in its early days serving drinks and providing lodging the pub thrived during balil Heath’s affluent Victorian heyday after World War II balil Heath fell into Decline and the neighborhood became impoverished the pub renamed the Brighton arms struggled through lean times along with the community as crime and poverty increased in the area during the 1970s and 8s the pub became run down no longer the refined establishment it once was the Brighton armed Soldier da despite the neighborhood’s misfortunes in the late 1990s bolal Heath began to turn around with revitalization efforts for a Time the Brighton arms benefited from renewed interest in the area the pub underwent some refurbishment and once again became a popular spot for both locals and visitors however the Revival would prove shortlived by 2015 the Brighton arms looked worn and dreary reflecting the surrounding neighborhood which had fallen on Hard Times yet again with bolal Heath beset by crime and drugs the pub ultimately could not stay in business its doors closed for Good that year bringing an end to over 100 Years of History the Brighton arms building did not stay vacant for long in 2017 it became a pizza restaurant followed by a Chinese restaurant in 2018 though no longer an operational Pub the building itself remains hinting at its 19th century roots and Heritage as one of balel Heath’s most stored pubs the Brighton arms had a roller coaster ride that closely paralleled the neighborhood’s own trajectory across the decades from its opening as a highclass hotel in Victorian times through its demise as a rundown neighborhood Pub the Brighton arms witnessed balul Heath shifts from affluence to poverty and Back Again its closure marked the end of an era in Birmingham though its doors are now shut the memories and Legacy of this local Landmark live on though it no longer slings beers and pours Spirits this corner location continues serving the neighborhood one hopes this new business will have the longevity of the Brighton arms Pub standing for over a century as a fixture in balel Heath through its many ups and downs if these walls could talk they would have quite the tale to tell greetings adventurers welcome back to another episode of Joyful Adventure audits today we are standing outside the long abandoned remains of the Angel Pub formerly located at 207 Stratford Road at the junction with Lady poool Road here in Birmingham this Pub closed its doors for good back in the early 2000s after over A Century of serving the community for a time it housed a string of different restaurants like ismiles and manaros but it has now sat vacant since 2022 slowly falling into greater disrepair the angel is just the latest in a series of closures that have plagued this small stretch of Stratford Road over the years we have seen pillar of the community pubs like the Shakespeare the Black Horse and the Victoria and all shut their doors as well in fact this single kilometer of road has lost a quarter of its pubs mirroring a wider Trend across Britain as we walk through the deserted interior of this Ghostly shell of a building we can’t help but imagine the thousands of conversations and interactions these walls must have witnessed over the decades if only they could share their stories the changes they’ve seen mirror the changing transportation and demographics of balal Heath and Birmingham as a whole the angel is also one of many traditional Irish pubs across Birmingham to have shut down in recent times iconic watering holes like the Irish Center in the city center and queen’s head Brewer arms and lion and lamb have been lost over the years as tastes change and costs climb so what does the future hold for the Great British pub can these community and cultural institutions survive the coming decades or are they destined to be replaced by trendy bars and modern developments share your thoughts in the comments and if you haven’t already please subscribe for more weekly Urban exploration videos as we shine a light on the hidden histories of Birmingham cheers and thanks for watching [Applause] as we wrap up this video on the abandoned Angel Pub it’s sad to think of how many other historic watering holes Maybe destined for closure in the years ahead pubs play such an integral role in the social Fabric and cultural heritage of Britain the decline may still be reversible if more patrons show their support so we implore you get out to your local gather with friends and neighbors and keep these Community institutions alive and if you have found personal stories vintage photographs or memorabilia from the angel the Victoria in or other shuttered pubs of balol Heath or Birmingham please share them with us we aim to preserve and honor their legacy through videos like this beyond that we welcome your ideas for future exploration video spotlighting the remarkable hidden histories of Birmingham and the West Midlands region subscribe to stay updated and comment your feedback or suggestions below thanks so much for watching and we hope you’ll join us on the journey wherever our adventures may take us cheers friends greetings explorers in today’s joyful Adventure we’ll be investigating the history surrounding a nondescript building on the corner of Stratford Road and Kats Lake Road though now home to the AL eurobic Cafe and Restaurant this Victorian era structure was once the black horse one of spark Brook’s legendary Irish pubs rich with Heritage records date the black horse back to 1880 and for over a century it was beloved as a little piece of Ireland in Birmingham between ornate architectural details reminiscent of Dublin and The Surge of Irish culture within its walls the atmosphere transported you right to the emerald aisle during its 1960s Heyday the pub had deep Community ties vendors hawked Irish newspapers and newsletters within while the pubs only Social Club organized affordable weekend trips to Dublin for Generations the black horse poured pints in connection sadly though today little evidence of its Public House lineage remains an intricate plaque by the entrance once marked its history but has since vanished just like the black horse name itself its Evolution from cherished Irish landmark to today’s al eurobic cafe Echoes countless Pub t restaurant Transformations over time but such legacies can live on through story so please comment sharing your fonder memories and moments that define the black horse experience let’s reminisce on this sparkbrook gem as both a sociocultural institution and Bastion of birmingham’s Modern Irish diaspora be sure to like And subscribe too for more glimpses into lost architecture and folklore across the city until next time slate friends [Music] for as we come to the end of our joyful Adventure through the lost pups of sparkbrook it’s striking how many once beloved locals have disappeared from these streets over the years the georgean the angel the antelope and so many more all Fallen victims to Changing Times and Redevelopment but their stories and memories don’t have to be lost forever by sharing the tales of these old boozers the laughs they prompted the friendships they forged we helped keep their Spirits alive in a sense it’s clear these pups meant so much to the community while it’s sad to see them gone we be thankful they existed at all offering the people of sparkbrook a setting to come together let their hair down and Forge bonds over a decent pint and joke or two perhaps they’re gone but they’ll never be forgotten pups are more than just buildings they’re institutions pieces of our shared Heritage and culture so raise a glass one last time to the Lost pups of sparkbrook they’ve officially called their final last orders but their impact endures whether exploring your local areas or traveling further a field be sure to visit any Heritage pups while you can their living slices of History we be poorer without from all of us at joyful Adventure audits cheers to the boozers of the past we’ll see you next time e