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Stechford Area

Jason Ellis said:
I have also just spotted, looking at it again, that the railway signals of the Stechford stretch of the railway line into Birmingham are clearly visible in the background. If anybody would like to swap memories of Hudson House School, Stechford please fire away. I loved it. I only know of one single member of my alumni, I would like to discover more.
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Love that photo, remember the teachers…I was there from 1955 to 62 so just missed you. Enjoyed school then but the ‘big school’ Sir Wilfred Martineau was too much, too big. Lived at Stechford Gentleman’s club until 1966, Dad was Steward there and we lived in bungalow at the back. Met a few of the snooker greats there, Jo Davies for one.
 
dek carr said:
Is,nt that strange The Cock & Bull I must have been past that pub a 1000 times.I always knew it as The Glebe.Dek
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Yes, that's what I remember, never knew it as anything else. My friend was sent to the outdoor there, can't remember what for, it was about the late 50's, it was a long wait because they had to serve people in the pub first.Bringing back memories, I remember all of those shops, Lathams had a smell of something, oil cloth perhaps?
 
mizzyjo said:
I don't know where to put this question, so I hope I'm forgiven for this! Does anyone remember Levis's at Stechford? I was in the works office there for a short time but I can't remember what it was they made!! I also worked at the Criterion in Albert Road, in the laboratory and packing. I'm writing my biography for my kids because I wish I had the answers to all the questions I'd like to ask my parents and grandparents. So if it's okay, can I pick a few brains which might be in a better condition than mine is? Thanks xx

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No idea if this is of any relevance but I believe my parents worked at a photographers in Stechford, possibly The Criterion. My mother told me someone there threw some kind of acid in her face, hopefully an accident, but it may have affected one eye!
 
Hi Maggieanne,

Before WW2 Levis's were famous for their motorcycles, I think they mainly made HEC compressors
post war.

Kind regards
Dave
 
Dave89 said:
Hi Viv,

Did you notice, - the house next door still has the 1937 windows!

Kind regards
Dave
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Hi..
That was the first thing I noticed......
I have frequently used that establishment many times in the past.. however it may be the only social club left in that area....
I know Lea Hall Legion is still operating , Parkinson's social and the Gardeners social have closed ..... all great clubs....
Just , wondering how long this social has left.....
 
My Dad was a member of the East Birmingham Allotment Holders club, although to my knowledge he never went anywhere near a garden spade! I suppose that's another one that's disappeared........
 
lmr3103 said:
My Dad was a member of the East Birmingham Allotment Holders club, although to my knowledge he never went anywhere near a garden spade! I suppose that's another one that's disappeared........
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I bet he was a good darts player though.....
It's a sad sign of a generation change of social life , with the club's disappearing and community centres closing , where does the youth and young people go ?
Even the pubs are closing at a alarming rate....
I suppose , with all the new I T gadgets available now they do not need to leave their own house for entertainment.
And of course , this will have a detrimental effect on their social skills.....
 
Haha, yes he was Tony! And dominoes, cards etc. I agree with you, it's very sad about social clubs. pubs closing. Yes one can get entertainment in the house if desired, but there's nothing like going out and socialising and meeting people. That's what life's about especially when you’re young.
 
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lmr3103 said:
Haha, yes he was Tony! And dominoes, cards etc. I agree with you, it's very sad about social clubs. pubs closing. Yes one can get entertainment in the house if desired, but there's nothing like going out and socialising and meeting people. That's what life's about in my humble opinion.
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I am not surprised of your dad's pub games skills...
Try asking a young person or a someone in their thirties if they fancy a game of crib , cards or billiards.... they would look at you if you was from another world..... but , they would play space invaders with you... lol....
 
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