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sylviasayers
master brummie
It looks like a drapers shop to me Nell.
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Nelly
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Wow!!! That was quick!
Sylvia and Postie- Many thanks. O0 :-*
Sylvia and Postie- Many thanks. O0 :-*
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Nephrititi
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The picture of Clifton Road brought back many memories for me. I lived at no 12 and my grandmother Dolly Mellon used to keep the outdoor at 100 Clifton Road, right opposite the shop in the picture.
Fay
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Nephrititi
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Hi Aston
I rememeber Jacksons fish and chip shop really well. The shop was right next door to my greandmothers outdoor (separated by an entry) and Mrs Jackson was a short stoutly woman.
I remember you could buy 4d worth of chips or get a larger portion for 6d. Do you recall you could get some "scratchings" i think they called them - for free - they were the bits of batter that had come off the fish.
There were 2 shops right opposite - at one time they were both grocers - one run by someone called Elsie and the other by Mrs Mac and a fishing tackle shop on the same side of the road as the chip shop but further down going towards Uppper Thomas Street.
What memories.
I love reading all the topics on this site, brings back memories that had I had long forgotten about. I often relate some of them to my mother who is still alive and 83.
Best wishes
Fay
I rememeber Jacksons fish and chip shop really well. The shop was right next door to my greandmothers outdoor (separated by an entry) and Mrs Jackson was a short stoutly woman.
I remember you could buy 4d worth of chips or get a larger portion for 6d. Do you recall you could get some "scratchings" i think they called them - for free - they were the bits of batter that had come off the fish.
There were 2 shops right opposite - at one time they were both grocers - one run by someone called Elsie and the other by Mrs Mac and a fishing tackle shop on the same side of the road as the chip shop but further down going towards Uppper Thomas Street.
What memories.
I love reading all the topics on this site, brings back memories that had I had long forgotten about. I often relate some of them to my mother who is still alive and 83.
Best wishes
Fay
The Baron
master brummie
Hi Fay, thanks for the memories "HO THOSE SCRATCHINGS" I lived Tower Road next to the mission hall.My Mom and Dads house was one of those that was flooded with H.P. Vinagar when the vats burst back in the 50s I bet you Mom remembers that one.I bet your Mom also remembers Mrs Elsi Rudge who ran the out door opposite our house.
well I hope I can still remember as much about old aston as some of the members on this site wow what memories some have.
ASTON
well I hope I can still remember as much about old aston as some of the members on this site wow what memories some have.
ASTON
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Rod
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John and I have been looking for material about HP for a long time. I will include it on the mainsite Aston tnx
Has anybody got any memories or photographs of Clifton Road Aston my family lived there until 1969 and my father was born at 154 clifton road which was the address where we lived until we moved to Quinton,i cant remember much about the place as i was only 4 when we moved but would love to hear from anyone who remembers the road and surrounding areas
Thank You
Linda
Thank You
Linda
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Nephrititi
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Hi Linda
I was born in 1953 and lived at no 12 Clifton Rd until our house was compulsory purchased by the council to make way for the Aston Expressway in 1971.
I don't have any photos but I do have memories.
My grandmother Dolly Mellon kept the outdoor at no
100 Clifton Road- next door to Jacksons Fish and Chip Shop.
Opposite was Elsies grocery shop and next door to that was a shop I always referred to as being owned by "Mrs Mac."
In or around the 1920's my great grandmother Elizabeth Harper and her husband John - kept the Golden Lion public house on the corner of Clifton Road and Upper Thomas Street.
My mother is still alive so if there is anything you want to ask please feel free and I will see if she remembers.
Best wishes
Fay
I was born in 1953 and lived at no 12 Clifton Rd until our house was compulsory purchased by the council to make way for the Aston Expressway in 1971.
I don't have any photos but I do have memories.
My grandmother Dolly Mellon kept the outdoor at no
100 Clifton Road- next door to Jacksons Fish and Chip Shop.
Opposite was Elsies grocery shop and next door to that was a shop I always referred to as being owned by "Mrs Mac."
In or around the 1920's my great grandmother Elizabeth Harper and her husband John - kept the Golden Lion public house on the corner of Clifton Road and Upper Thomas Street.
My mother is still alive so if there is anything you want to ask please feel free and I will see if she remembers.
Best wishes
Fay
Eric Gibson
master brummie
My late wife worked in a factory in Clifton Road I think.
The name Applebeys comes to mind, does it ring bells with anyone? E.
The name Applebeys comes to mind, does it ring bells with anyone? E.
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Nephrititi
Guest
Sorry Eric
Cannot recall any factories in Clifton Road - unless it was the top end of Clifton Road towards Potters Hills. Never really ventured that far. Lead a very sheltered childhood.
Having said that I grew up in Clifton Road in the 50's to very early 70's so could have been before that time period.
Apart from shops and a coal yard I think it was more residential.
Regards
Fay
Cannot recall any factories in Clifton Road - unless it was the top end of Clifton Road towards Potters Hills. Never really ventured that far. Lead a very sheltered childhood.
Having said that I grew up in Clifton Road in the 50's to very early 70's so could have been before that time period.
Apart from shops and a coal yard I think it was more residential.
Regards
Fay
Eric Gibson
master brummie
We lived in Potters Hill from 1952 to 1956 and my wife used to walk to work from there, she kept her job there right up until we left Brum in 1965.
She worked in a press shop making 'lappets' which I think were parts for weaving looms. E.
She worked in a press shop making 'lappets' which I think were parts for weaving looms. E.
Thanks everyone
My dad will really be interested in all your memories i will mention everything to him and i will try and let you know his thoughts.
My Uncle Jim (James Hunt) had a grocers shop in Clifton Road and like i said the family lived at number 154 until 1969.
Thanks again
Lindy
My dad will really be interested in all your memories i will mention everything to him and i will try and let you know his thoughts.
My Uncle Jim (James Hunt) had a grocers shop in Clifton Road and like i said the family lived at number 154 until 1969.
Thanks again
Lindy
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Nephrititi
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Lindy
Clifton Road was divided into 3 sections. The lower numbers were closest to Park Road. Park Road ran from Aston Cross down to Aston Church.
The next section of Clifton Road had Upper Thomas Street running paralell at one end and Upper Sutton Street runing acroos the other end.
The third section obviously had Upper Sutton Street running paralell and I think ended towards Potters Hill.
Opposite The Golden Lion on the corner of Clifton Road and Upper Thomas Street (1st section) was a chemist called "Saunders", with a bookies on the opposite corner.
I think your uncles shop would have been in the 3rd section.
In the 3rd section there was a laundry shop on the right hand corner (Clifton Rd and Upper Sutton Street) and on the left hand side of Clifton Road just a few yards up from the laundry shop I seem to recall a coal yard.
Not sure if I am supposed to post this bit here (if I have dropped a clanger then I apologise) but in the mid '60's a little girl went missing from Clifton Road towards Potters Hill - Margaret Reynolds. Two other little girls also went missing from other areas at a later date and I think the case was reffered to as the ABC murders. Please correct me if I am wrong though.
Fay
Clifton Road was divided into 3 sections. The lower numbers were closest to Park Road. Park Road ran from Aston Cross down to Aston Church.
The next section of Clifton Road had Upper Thomas Street running paralell at one end and Upper Sutton Street runing acroos the other end.
The third section obviously had Upper Sutton Street running paralell and I think ended towards Potters Hill.
Opposite The Golden Lion on the corner of Clifton Road and Upper Thomas Street (1st section) was a chemist called "Saunders", with a bookies on the opposite corner.
I think your uncles shop would have been in the 3rd section.
In the 3rd section there was a laundry shop on the right hand corner (Clifton Rd and Upper Sutton Street) and on the left hand side of Clifton Road just a few yards up from the laundry shop I seem to recall a coal yard.
Not sure if I am supposed to post this bit here (if I have dropped a clanger then I apologise) but in the mid '60's a little girl went missing from Clifton Road towards Potters Hill - Margaret Reynolds. Two other little girls also went missing from other areas at a later date and I think the case was reffered to as the ABC murders. Please correct me if I am wrong though.
Fay
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Clifton Road
Hi Lindy, we were glad to have somewhere to live when were married at Aston Church in 56, my wife's Gran (May Reynolds) lived down the Yard behind Jackson's chippie and in fact May used to go and help out there tearing the B'ham Mail and Evening Despatch in to wrapping for the chips. My wife - Nee Pat Burford remembers The Outdoor well and Dolly Mellon. When we lived there Pat used to work down at Griffins the Greengrocers down by The House That Jack Built Newtown Row. Changed so much now but hasn't everywhere?
Hi Lindy, we were glad to have somewhere to live when were married at Aston Church in 56, my wife's Gran (May Reynolds) lived down the Yard behind Jackson's chippie and in fact May used to go and help out there tearing the B'ham Mail and Evening Despatch in to wrapping for the chips. My wife - Nee Pat Burford remembers The Outdoor well and Dolly Mellon. When we lived there Pat used to work down at Griffins the Greengrocers down by The House That Jack Built Newtown Row. Changed so much now but hasn't everywhere?
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uncle
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Clifton Road Coal Merchant
During the early 1960s i lived next door to the white swan pub on upper sutton street. I remember my dad sending me around the corner onto clifton road to the coal yard pushing an old pram, and some coal would be tipped into it. Am i right if i say the people who owned the coal yard had the surname of Baglin. The man i remember was always dirty looking to be expected if working with coal, he was a large man with a ruddy face, he wore a flat cap, and a small pair of spectacles. You would always see him in the area delivering in his lorry laden with coal sacks Who was he.?
During the early 1960s i lived next door to the white swan pub on upper sutton street. I remember my dad sending me around the corner onto clifton road to the coal yard pushing an old pram, and some coal would be tipped into it. Am i right if i say the people who owned the coal yard had the surname of Baglin. The man i remember was always dirty looking to be expected if working with coal, he was a large man with a ruddy face, he wore a flat cap, and a small pair of spectacles. You would always see him in the area delivering in his lorry laden with coal sacks Who was he.?
sylviasayers
master brummie
Clifton Road, Aston
Uncle, you are right about Baglins having a coal yard in Clifton Road. Lily his daughter and other family members went to Burlington Street and Upper Thomas Street schools and often come to the Annual Reunion at the Barn Social Club, Witton, held on the 7th July.
Uncle, you are right about Baglins having a coal yard in Clifton Road. Lily his daughter and other family members went to Burlington Street and Upper Thomas Street schools and often come to the Annual Reunion at the Barn Social Club, Witton, held on the 7th July.
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Objd1
Guest
I was a twin Born in Clifton Road
Hi everyone, found site by fluke today. I was born at Clifton Rd August 1968 my moms name was Lily or Lynn as it appears some people called her. My dads name was "Bill". Does anyone remember us ? It has given me butterflies seeing the street I was born in as never seen it.
Hi everyone, found site by fluke today. I was born at Clifton Rd August 1968 my moms name was Lily or Lynn as it appears some people called her. My dads name was "Bill". Does anyone remember us ? It has given me butterflies seeing the street I was born in as never seen it.
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Nephrititi
Guest
Hello Objd1
Welcome to this fabulous site.
What number in Clifton Road did you live at?
What was the surname of your parents?
Fay
Welcome to this fabulous site.
What number in Clifton Road did you live at?
What was the surname of your parents?
Fay
