I lived the first 10 years (1949-59) of my life in Heaton St and always considered myself a Brummie, but if you apply the definition: A Brummie is someone born within the Inner Circle 8 Bus Route I just miss out, don't think I can claim I'm OK on the technicality: Inner Circle 8 Buses left the depot at the bottom of Heaton St and they tested their brakes along Heaton St as they proceeded to their route proper at The Flat, Lodge Rd.
I lived on the west side of Heaton St, which was just metres outside the Inner Circle 8 Bus Route, so, based on the above definition I cannot legitimately claim to be a Brummie, although my accent has marked me out otherwise all my life, interestingly (
) had I lived on the east side of Heaton Street (the posh side - all private houses, rented or owned) I would be a Brummie as these house were just inside the Inner Circle 8 Buss Route.
Fascinating as these facts are, has it made any difference to me in the grand scheme of things? -
Not a jot.