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    W.H. Price Ltd Tool Hire

    Hi Sue, I remember the two chaps because they were father and son but for the life of me I don’t remember their names. The son worked on the front counter, he was tall, about 20ish and had a mop of lovely black hair, shoulder length I would say. His dad I suppose was in his early 50’s. Jen
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    W.H. Price Ltd Tool Hire

    Sue, I remember a couple of chaps who worked on the shop floor but other than the names I mentioned in earlier posts I can’t recall their names. I started and left in 1972. Jen
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    W.H. Price Ltd Tool Hire

    Yes happy days Lyn, I used to love getting up and going to work. Don’t know whether Janet Harley, one of the drivers, was still there when you worked there. She had a fantastic sense of humour, she had me in stitches. Seems like yesterday. Jen
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    W.H. Price Ltd Tool Hire

    Like me Lyn, I started there a few months after my 21st. I remember Peter being tall and wearing a white coat. I used to join the girls upstairs for mid morning coffee. The Company provided the milk and coffee so it was take it in turns to rustle it up. One of us would go round and take orders...
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    RIP MAURICE (sospiri)

    Very sad to read of the loss of Maurice, he was like a familiar friend, he will be missed on the Forum. Thinking of his family. Rest in peace. Jen.
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    Shakespeare Inn in 1891

    Hi Mike, There was or maybe still is a Shakespeare Pub on the Stratford Road down from Bradford Street. I do know that many residents from Bradford Street used this one. Jen.
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    Our Cat Sandy

    What a lovely thing to do, so caring for the pets. I love this story. Jen
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    History of surnames Morrall and Badger

    Hi John, I have only just seen this post. There is public park in Handsworth called Black Patch Park. Not sure if this could be the land that you are asking after. It borders on Winson Green. Jen
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    The Custard House Blake Lane

    I was living off Green Lane in the late 60’s and went into the Custard House some weekends. I can’t remember the group but at the time I was there the Landlords surname was Studholme, tall chap and ran it with his wife, who was very petite. Hope this rings a bell for you Shirley. Jen
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    Memories : Tribute to old Birmingham

    What a lovely description of your memories of Town. I feel exactly the same, although I am a few years older than you. Saturday was the day to feel excited about the bus ride into Town, like you I loved looking into the shops as the bus went by, so much to see. There was an added bit of...
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    Perry Beeches Secondary School

    Yes you could be worth a fortune Mary, however did we get away with wearing the mini skirt. Climbing the stairs on the bus was tricky. I can’t picture Mrs Baker, cruel teacher for saying nobody to help you, how are you supposed to learn? Happy days ay:joy::joy:. Jenny
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    Monyhull Hall Hospital Resident

    Hi smithy, I was interested in reading your post on Monyhull Hospital because my Grandfather was a resident there some years ago and it jogged a few memories for me. I googled Monyhull and found an interesting piece but what I found also was a couple of questions that people had asked regarding...
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    Perry Beeches Secondary School

    Hi David, I have used the private message facility to you so I hope it posted ok. It should be in your message box.
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