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    Wrensons

    I think that that branch was at no 232. The only John that I can recall was a John Thompson
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    Wrensons

    Re: Wrensons, High St. Erdington just came across your message and photo, I used to live over 241 High st when I managed the store around 1960/64 after which my wife and I emigrated to Australia Nov 1964.( we are still here) I remember you dad's name i.e.Flick, but I don't think that I had any...
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    The Ridgeway Erdington

    sorry, none of those names ring a bell Peter B
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    The Ridgeway Erdington

    Hi Alf, just browsing and came across Hastings Rd School, which is where I went from about 1946 to 1950(born 1935). I lived near the 5a bus terminal and can't recall a road called Capilano, must have been nearer the crossroads end. cheers Peter B
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    Wrensons

    just came across this site. I worked at Wrensons on the green Erdington, starting in 1951 with Mr Palmer the boss. Finished my time at Wrensons living above and managing the shop at 241 High St Erdington, then left to come to Australia. I also skinned cheeses, boned bacon, and delivered, and...
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