Going to picture with Freeman hardy & willis. It could be the angle the camera was held Phil that affects whether it appears to be going uphill. If that is 26-28 Washwood heath road, then (from 1910 Kellys) going away from the camera, 2 doors further up at 32 was a confectioner (see Cadburys sign between where 30 & 32 would be), followed by a grocer, a greengrocer & a butcher, and then by four house (3 listed in directory, and presumably one ( no 40) not listed . there is then clayton Road. The c 1917 map shows after Clayton road, several houses slightly set back and the 1910 Kellys also shows several houses immediately after clayton road.. On the other side of the road opposite the shops is Havelock road. This would all fit with that photo. The tables set out on the pavement look a bit like a greengrocers , you can see what would be Havelock Road, and , though not clear, Clayton Road could be there. c1917 map below, 26-28 in red.