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Ben Fulwell was a great guy. Do you remember his girlfriend. And you are right about his wallet. Frank Piper was not in the same league as Ben. A few other names Fred Poorly Brian Carroll I could go on and on great days.
Roger
I went to Elliot Street School around 1952 at the age of 5 but left when I was 9. I have posted a class photo have you looked at it. Elliot Street School must have been one of the worst schools in Birmingham, why my parents ever sent me there I will never know. I hated every day I spent...
1) Who told you you needed an I pad
2) If you are happy then ... Fine ...You don't have to buy one.
3) I do not have an I pad but would love one ....For reasons to many to list. But just 1 reason portability I do a bit of photography and love to show my friends my work. ( cant carry my desk...
Fred
Like you Fred I don't think of myself as a Christian. But I could never walk past anyone in trouble. I could no more throw litter in the road. My father once saw me throw a piece of bread on our open fire, you would have thought I had done a murder. Now I hate to see food wasted. Do you...
Fred
How right you are. I could safely walk from my aunts in St Clements Road to my flat in Rupert Street any time day or night. The people around in those days were hard working good and honest and always ready to help each other. I remember the snug in the Prince of Wales and the older ladies...
Centurion.
I took early retirement at 61 and started running. I thought I was doing well at the age of 65 till I read your blog. I run most days doing around 7.5 miles in 1 hour, and I cycle most places.
I forgot about that shop Hughes opened near Beehive.
James
Hello again Centurion.
Yes Mr Collie was still there and still there when I left. Thinking back he was a nice old boy. The kids today would have ate him alive. In the time I was there he set up a library, it was his pride and joy. I had him for technical drawing. He used to go to night school...