kim hammond
knowlegable brummie
Hi , i don't think so , I only know of a George , Charlie, James [pat] all being in their 50's in the 50's. Or Sheila Kane born 1933 or a peter Kane 1940 ,all living in Small Heath at this time. Regards Kim.
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brummie nick
master brummie
Do you mean in that area? The Atlas pub was right on that corner of Garrison Lane and Cattell Road.
Nick
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fatfingers
master brummie
There was a cafe more or less next to the Atlas Garage. on the left if you were going towards town. Dunno why but for some reason its stuck in my mind that the jukebox had a telephone type dial on the front rather than push buttons.
Hi everyone this is what I have received from a relative and wondered if anyone recognises any of the info.
Gil Merricks Cafe was a door or 2 away from that car-place Ashleys [or was] there was a Teddy-Boys outfitters about 12 shops up from there 2 houses THEN THE COLLISIUM, those were the days dead opposite was a flower shop. When I was around 14-16 used to see this girl who lived there she eventually married Ray Cartmell had 3 kids she was a hairdresser.
Gil Merricks Cafe was a door or 2 away from that car-place Ashleys [or was] there was a Teddy-Boys outfitters about 12 shops up from there 2 houses THEN THE COLLISIUM, those were the days dead opposite was a flower shop. When I was around 14-16 used to see this girl who lived there she eventually married Ray Cartmell had 3 kids she was a hairdresser.
fatfingers
master brummie
There was a cafe next door to Ashley Garage, clearly visible in pic #4 post 84 of this thread. but that was at the bottom of Cattell Rd / Junction of Coventry Rd. The Atlas / Garrison La. was at the top end.
Also, in the very late 60s, there was a cafe opposite the bus garage, in the premises that was formerly Johnny Skidmores record shop.
Also, in the very late 60s, there was a cafe opposite the bus garage, in the premises that was formerly Johnny Skidmores record shop.
Fatfingers I really dont know the area, this info is asked for a relative in Canada. This is the next bit of info he has suppled.
Going down the Green towards the Atlas on the left hand side there were 2 Cafes the first was open till 10-00 at night that was Gwens the 2nd one was about 10 shops away rt next after an alley [entry] was a car-showroom then a shop then the terraces opposite the Atlas , they both had jukeboxes, the 2nd cafe wasnt open after 6-00pm .
He went to Alston Road school, any photos anyone? Thanks
Going down the Green towards the Atlas on the left hand side there were 2 Cafes the first was open till 10-00 at night that was Gwens the 2nd one was about 10 shops away rt next after an alley [entry] was a car-showroom then a shop then the terraces opposite the Atlas , they both had jukeboxes, the 2nd cafe wasnt open after 6-00pm .
He went to Alston Road school, any photos anyone? Thanks
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Not really 60s, but a picture paints a thousand words - or something like that anyway.
Not really 60s, but a picture paints a thousand words - or something like that anyway.
BordesleyExile
master brummie
Thank you very much indeed, Col. Those mean a lot.
Icarus
Ancient Brummie
The Blues' Cafe was the last building on the Coventry Road before Cattell Road. Next door, number 1 Cattell Road, was Ron Jeffries' chinaware shop. Ron was a striker playing for Walsall during the 50's.
Carolina..... when did your relative attend Alston Road School? I have a full list of pupils (senior boys) and staff for the 1950/51 year.
Carolina..... when did your relative attend Alston Road School? I have a full list of pupils (senior boys) and staff for the 1950/51 year.
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Found a few more, I think there are some later ones. I'll put em on later if I can find them.
Found a few more, I think there are some later ones. I'll put em on later if I can find them.
fatfingers
master brummie
Looks like they were a bit more relaxed about uniforms then than they were when I was there.
The blues Cafe
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fatfingers
master brummie
Think he used to work in Lewis's part time. Around the middle to end of December most years ! Easily recognised by his red suit.
BordesleyExile
master brummie
Thank you, Col & Postie.
