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    Sayings, legends and customs.

    I recall it as a hairy fit.:)
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    National Service

    Outside of the forces very few people recognise the veterans badge.Though it can be worn whenever we feel like it,unlike medals which can rarely be worn. NoddKD
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    Gone out of fashion

    Interesting,in the Royal Marines foo foo was bootneck slang for foot powder. NoddKD,confused again.
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    Radio

    Standby for incoming,brave man!!!:eek::D:D
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    Lewis's Department Store

    You have to trust Santa,how else would you get presents at Christmas? He always brings just what I put in my letter. NoddKD. Still innocent even after 69 years.
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    Gone out of fashion

    Chinese hackers could turn you into a zombie. It happened to a nephew and he became a Villa fan. NoddKD,going into hiding.
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    Acocks Green School

    Running TO school!!!! I didn't run to school even if if I were late. NoddKD. Wishing he'd known better!
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    Gone out of fashion

    Appear to be alive and well down here in sunny Devon.:cool: NoddKD
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    Gone out of fashion

    Also the tin of National Dried Milk seems to have gone out of fashion. As a nipper I was sent every Saturday to Lewis's for two tins for my sister. Happy days. NoddKD,Courier.
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    Creased Photo

    With reference to posts 1-5 It appears to me that the only difference between Aladdins lamp and BHF is that wishes are endless on BHF, not limited to three. I take my hat off to you all.:grinning::grinning: NoddKD,always impressed.
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    High Street Birmingham

    Fantastic upper floor frontages. Whenever I visit places such as Exeter or Canterbury I always look up at the architecture of the older buildings and I am always impressed. I wonder what will impress future generations in Birmingham? NoddKD
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    Pubs Of The Past

    The knack to drinking a yard of ale is to keep the tube swirling around as you drink. The tsunami does not generate.
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    Dale End

    I was thinking more of the whisky queue. NoddKD
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    Dale End

    Would you join it today?:joy::joy:
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    Police Stations

    It was. Previous to that location his surgery was at 180 Monument Rd. We lived in the property and my mother worked for him as a general dogsbody. Today she would be titled practice manager. Slight digression,I attend St George's school which was next door to the new surgery. NoddKD
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    RIP MAURICE (sospiri)

    I didn't know Maurice but felt he was a friend. RIP Maurice,duty done. NoddKD, in sadness.
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    Beak Street - late !9th century

    Slight thread swerve.What is/was a Skin and Lock hospital? NoddKD the curious.
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    Aston Swimming Club Water Polo

    Sponsored by Ansells perhaps?. NoddKD
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    Police Stations

    Hi Mike, as a child we lived in Ladywood Road directly opposite the Police station and lench's almshouses. The building was a Doctors surgery,A Dr Kerr's practice. I believe the property was number 26. Would you check please,no particular reason,just interest. Thanks, NoddKD
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    OLD BIRMINGHAM PHOTOS FROM STEVEBHx

    Was Youngers Tartan ever sold in Birmingham? Known as heavy in Scotland(well, Arbroath anyway) I spent many happy hours under its influence,a great tasting beer.:yum:yum Had I found it for sale in Brum I may have bought the pub,or at least moved in next door. NoddKD. Not an alcoholic but...
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