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  1. Luna

    Hatton Motors

    Hello, Does anyone remember a garage on Broad Street in the 1950s and 60s called Hatton Motors? (Or even bought a car from them?) It apparently sold both new cars and second hand and I think closed down in the late 60s. Thanks for any help!
  2. M

    Samuel Hawkins

    Trying to find out more about my grans dad, We recently found letters between him and my great-gran. His name is Samuel Hawkins, the address on the letters was Heath St, Winson Green Birmingham. Was wandering if anyone knows any information about him or any Hawkins around the same time (just...
    • Maddy2000
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    • 1950s birmingham hawkins
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: E - H
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    Kunzle Factory - did you or someone you know work there?

    Hi there, We are making an episode of Heir Hunters for the BBC about a lady who worked at the Kunzle factory in Birmingham in the 1950's. We are keen to speak to anyone who may have worked at the Kunzle factory, not necessarily in the fifties. Please do get in touch if you or someone you know...
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    13 Bartons Bank, Aston 1940's

    Anyone live on Bartons Bank, Aston, Birmingham during 1940-1960's ? Please get in touch. Did you go to Upper Thomas Street School, aged around 75-80 ?? Who are you? see if my Mom remembers you or you remember her or her brothers? Did you know anyone else ? Betty Roberts ? The cartwright's ...
    • TomHD
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    • 1940's 1950s aston bartons bank upper thomas street
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Neighbours & Streets
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    Cyclo Gear, Aston-who didn't work there?!

    Did anyone out there work ot the Cyclo Gear back in 1950-1960's ??? Seemed as though everone did when I speak to my mom & Dad! Research is on their behalf, they are both in their 70's now. Shout out if you knew them or worked their or maybe your parents/family member worked there? ask them...
  6. Thylacine

    TV Advertising Jingles (1950s-1960s).

    There's an old thread on this subject, which is well worth reading, but I thought it might be of interest to revive the topic. When I was a child in and around Birmingham in the 1950s and 1960s, we used to enjoy the TV advertisements almost as much as the programmes. How many old TV...
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    Gower Street Boys and Girls Schools

    I don't know the exact details of the school - but it has written on the back 'Gower Street Standard VI 1918'. My great-uncle is on the middle row, 2nd from right.
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