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    Prefabs

    I lived in Stonehouse during WW2 and remember well the communal shelter which I often frequented with my family, my father was our local ARW, this later became Harry Webbs excellent brain child 'Stonehouse Gang'. I can also visualise the nissen huts and along with my mates having pudding...
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    Ilmington road school, Weoley castle

    My term at Ilmington Road would be 1946-1951 finished in class 4.2. I can remember Lipton (who bullied me) Wilkes and David Smith, memory fades after that
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    Ilmington road school, Weoley castle

    I didn't realise until I failed my National Service I had a weak heart, and yet I loved my sport Football, Cricket, Badminton etc. oh well, life goes on. At least my mind is still active. Keep safe Derek
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    Stonehouse Farm area

    I can remember scrumping in the grounds of the farm, lovely fruit trees. Often got chased
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    Ilmington road school, Weoley castle

    Not sure about Ken. I'm into my 80's. I was trying to remember my class teacher and it came to me over the weekend Mr Frank Marsh, fantastic story teller on most Friday afternoons towards end of day. I was in 4.2 couldn't quite manage 4.1. In those days our class size was in the lower end of 40...
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    Ilmington road school, Weoley castle

    Just joined the forum. Didn't realise it existed. I was pupil at Ilmington Road School mid 40's. Head master Mr Puddiphat, he was a tyrant. Science teacher Jennings and Wynn wonderful art teacher, he used to paint his students at lunch time, great guy. Now I've found the site I will try and keep...
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