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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
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
West Midlands
England
WA*5734220
Media ID 21616758
© Mirrorpix
Alcohol Barmaid Beer Four People Men And Women Night Life Small Group Of People Social Life
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In this print from 1959, we are transported to a unique and intriguing location - the Acorn Inn in Wilton Street, Lozells, Birmingham. Once a morgue, this establishment has been transformed into a lively bar where locals gather for their favorite pints. The inn's charm lies not only in its peculiar history but also in the warm hospitality of Mrs. Valerie Fortnum, the licensee's wife. As captured by Mirrorpix, Mrs. Fortnum gracefully passes a glass to one of her customers while Mr. Harrington engrosses himself in the news of the day. Surrounded by an intimate group of men and women enjoying their evening at this unconventional pub, it is evident that the regulars have embraced its unusual origins without hesitation. The Acorn Inn stands as a testament to how places can evolve over time and adapt to new purposes while retaining their sense of community and social life. It serves as a reminder that even within unexpected settings like former mortuaries, people find solace and camaraderie through shared experiences over drinks. This nostalgic image captures not just an ordinary night at the pub but also reflects on society's ability to transform spaces into something entirely different yet still cherished by those who frequent it regularly – proving once again that memories can be made anywhere along Memory Lane.
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