The top photo, two inquisitive gentlemen and the schoolboy raises an eyebrow. Has this ordnance been de-activated? Also noticeable is the absence of officialdom and exclusion zone tapes. I guess during WW2 miles and miles of tape would have been required - but then it was not part of everyday life at that time.Hello. Not sure where these two bombs ended up. Lurchphoic.View attachment 114313View attachment 114314
Hi Grea. I've just recently joined the Birmingham History Forum. Reggie Morrell was my uncle. I was born in Skinner Lane and my dad worked at Evans and Kitchen in Hurst St, so you might be able to work out who Bullring Boy is! I remember your dad. I have very many happy memories of childhood family get-togethers and would love to be able to share them, along with seeing those photos!Thanks for the reply. My father Reggie Morrell (no longer with us) worked as a slaughterman there from 1945, de mob, till he was dismissed with the union dispute. He worked for FMC ( fat stock market corporation). I have his old FMC bone saw which he used to saw everything with. It's useless now but in very good condition as regards appearance and marked up clearly FMC. I would be happy to let you have it as a bit of fun to present to your b in law on his big night. Also if you look on you tube there is a corny but interesting advert for FMC from the 1950's. regards G.
What a lovely surprise, I was thinking about you not so long ago when someone mentioned not getting snow like we used to. It reminded me of the time we played in the snow, I borrowed moms best yellow wool gloves. These got soaked so you put them in the range to dry in your kitchen. That’s the last I saw of them, burned to a crisp. I have lovely memories too, fishing trips with your dad, family get togethers and gran always causing an argument. You will enjoy this site, really interesting and informative. GHi Grea. I've just recently joined the Birmingham History Forum. Reggie Morrell was my uncle. I was born in Skinner Lane and my dad worked at Evans and Kitchen in Hurst St, so you might be able to work out who Bullring Boy is! I remember your dad. I have very many happy memories of childhood family get-togethers and would love to be able to share them, along with seeing those photos!