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Could you drink a pint in what was once a morgue? At the Acorn Inn - one end in Wilton
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Could you drink a pint in what was once a morgue? At the Acorn Inn - one end in Wilton
Could you drink a pint in what was once a morgue? At the Acorn Inn - one end in Wilton Street, Lozells, Birmingham, the other in Wheeler Street and the two joined by a long passage called Memory Lane - the regulars don t mind. In this bar which used to be a mortuary Mrs Valerie Fortnum, wife of the licensee, passes a glass to one of her customers, while Mr Harrington reads the newspaper.
10th May, 1959
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Birmingham
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21481161
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In this photograph from 1959, we are transported back in time to the Acorn Inn, a peculiar establishment located at the intersection of Wilton Street and Wheeler Street in Lozells, Birmingham. The inn's unique feature lies within its intriguing history - it was once a morgue. As we gaze upon the image, Mrs Valerie Fortnum gracefully hands a glass to one of her loyal customers while Mr Harrington engrosses himself in the day's news. Despite its macabre past, this bar-turned-mortuary seems to have seamlessly transitioned into a cozy haven for locals seeking solace over pints of beer. Connected by an enigmatic passage called Memory Lane, which undoubtedly holds countless untold stories itself, this pub has become an emblematic symbol of resilience and transformation. Its regular patrons have embraced its unconventional origins with open arms. The atmosphere captured within this snapshot is both nostalgic and comforting; it transports us to an era where community bonds were forged over shared drinks and lively conversations. It serves as a reminder that even amidst unusual circumstances or unexpected beginnings, human connection can thrive. This evocative print from Memory Lane Prints invites us to ponder: could you drink a pint in what was once a morgue? At the Acorn Inn in 1950s Birmingham, it appears that not only could you do so but also find warmth and camaraderie along the way.
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