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Then and Now Images - B2 Postcode

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Christchurch Passage, connecting New Street with Waterloo Street

On the corner of New Street and Anne Street (later to be renamed Colmore Row) stood Christ Church (CofE), behind the church was Christchurch Passage, it connected Waterloo Street at the top of the steps with New Street at the bottom.
When the church was demolished in 1899, a new building containing shops and offices was constructed in its place. In 1970, that building was demolished, and what remains of the passage can be seen in the image on the right, it still has 30 steps, and a name plate on the wall.
Left Image: Author - John Ball, Copyright - John Ball.
Left Image Date: 1964.
Right Image Date: 27/05/2026.

Looking at Waterloo Street from Colmore Row

Waterloo Street, as viewed from Colmore Row.
Upper Image: Author - John Ball, Copyright - John Ball.
Upper Image Date: 1963.
Lower Image Date: 16/03/2020.

Waterloo Street, viewed from its junction with Temple Row

Waterloo Street, at its junction with Temple Row West.
Upper Image: Author - John Ball, Copyright - John Ball.
Upper Image Date: 1963.
Lower Image Date: 16/03/2020.

Bennetts Hill As Viewed From Colmore Row

Looking down Bennetts Hill from its junction with Colmore Row.
Upper Image: Author - John Ball, Copyright - John Ball.
Upper Image Date: 1963.
Lower Image Date: 11/05/2018.

Bennett's Hill, as viewed from its junction with Waterloo Street

Looking down Bennetts Hill from its junction with Colmore Row.
Upper Image: Author - John Ball, Copyright - John Ball.
Upper Image Date: 1963.
Lower Image Date: 11/05/2018.

Bennetts Hill

Bennett's Hill. This section is between Colmore Row and Waterloo Street.
Upper Image: Author - Phyllis Nicklin, Copyright - MLA West Midlands and the University of Birmingham.
Upper Image Date: 03/07/1953.
Lower Image Date: 11/05/2018.

Navigation Street

Looking along Navigation Street, New Street Station is to the left.
Upper Image: Author - John Ball, Copyright - John Ball.
Upper Image Date: 1963.
Lower Image Date: 05/02/2020.