As Movember approaching I've been looking at exotic whiskers and found some inspiration in Birmingham Archives.
Here's a few of my favourite Brummie beards from history from Birmingham 'Faces & Places' Volume 5. Those Victorians sure were out and proud when comes to facial hair.
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Here's a few of my favourite Brummie beards from history from Birmingham 'Faces & Places' Volume 5. Those Victorians sure were out and proud when comes to facial hair.