Regulars join Mr. Walter Kavanagh, the licensee, in raising their glasses in a farewell

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Regulars join Mr. Walter Kavanagh, the licensee, in raising their glasses in a farewell

Regulars join Mr. Walter Kavanagh, the licensee, in raising their glasses in a farewell toast to the Vine Inn, Vine Street, Lozell which has closed for the last time.
14th November, 1978

Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
West Midlands
England

Media ID 21612495

© Mirrorpix

Celebrating Large Group Of People Local Public House Public Houses

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In this nostalgic print from the Birmingham Post and Mail Archive, a large group of locals gather at the Vine Inn on Vine Street in Lozell to bid farewell to their beloved pub. It is November 14th, 1978, and Mr. Walter Kavanagh, the licensee of the establishment, stands proudly among his regular patrons as they raise their glasses in a heartfelt toast. The atmosphere is one of celebration and camaraderie as these individuals come together to honor not only the closing of their cherished local pub but also the memories shared within its walls. The photograph captures a moment frozen in time – a snapshot of 1970s social life where public houses played an integral role in community bonding. Amidst laughter and clinking glasses, this image encapsulates the essence of what makes pubs so special – a place where people from all walks of life can come together to unwind, share stories, and forge lifelong friendships. As we gaze upon this scene today through Memory Lane Prints' lens, it serves as a reminder that even though establishments may close their doors for good, the memories created within them will forever live on in our hearts. Let us raise our own metaphorical glasses to commemorate this poignant moment captured by Birmingham Post and Mail Archive – an ode to pub culture's enduring legacy and its ability to bring people closer than ever before.

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