A while ago somebody was asking if anyone new the pub in Lombard street West Bromwich.its been closed for a fair few years ,but they were asking the name as it a darbys ale painted on the wall .ive just found its not a pub in fact it was called ,parish’s refreshment parlour ,opened over 80 years ago.closed in the late 50s, BUT it did serve Darbys ales also wines and spirits as it was licensed ( didn’t think folk drunk wine then ) been demolished now.along with the old gas show rooms ,which are destined for the Black Country living museum I’m told.dont shoot the messenger..