hello Bernard. i have both books. the one you have read The Brum we knew and 96 years a brummie as col h said it was written by his mother and edited by tom. i must add it was a brilliant read. I like youself had it lent to me but wanted a copy of my own, i tried many shops to buy it but couldnt find a copy,so i rang the publisher who to my suprise gave me tom goldings address,he said go round to his house he has a few copies at home,he will be pleased to see you.so i went to see him, and like a true brummie he called me in offered me tea,he signed both books for me and we chatted for about an hour. he was a real gent. that was about 1990. fomula t.