Spud
Where was your shop in Highgate Rd, as there were several as I remember (well at least three). I remember taking our accumulator to be recharged at the one that was opposite the top of out street (Larches St) there was one I think at the bottom of Larches Passage and another down toward Ladypool Rd.
As for the working girls, they were OK and they didn't bite, (not unless you asked them to). Seriously they weren't much bother and in my opinion as long as it was kept off the streets then they should have been left alone.
Sorry I should add that this board is mainly for photos and images, and that we should be discussing that on one of the other Balsall Heath threads. If you wish to continue this conversation please move to one of those.