Oh, I'm so sad about Charlie, he was a nice guy I liked him very much, he also had a mate called Harry who helped him Friday evening and all day Saterday,mind you it was always busy, , what happened to him,? do you know, ? the last I heard was Harry had moved to Northfield or somewhere like that ..John
Dunno about Harry, John, I only just about remember him.
I don't recall any of the Muntz Street businesses starting up again elsewhere after the Community Centre was built.
I quite like 70's architecture and reckoned the Community Centre looked pretty good when built. The greenery that's grown up around it since adds the final touch. And having the eyesore opposite to compare it with makes it look a million times better still!
There used to be a swimming baths (the replacement for Green Lane Baths) on the corner of Muntz Street and Baker Street, and it was glazed in such a way that the pool area was fully visible from the street. The windows have now been covered over (a Muslim decency thing?) and this detracts from the designer's intention.