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Just to add that the Wilson's lived at 213 Berners St, we were at 215.

Hi Christine. I used to live next door to Mrs Wilson. I lived with my grandmother, Emily Oldfield at the second hand furniture shop, the other side of us were the Banhams. I remember Mrs Wilson very well, she was a very jolly lady, she loved a party.

When I lived at 215 Berners St, I'd used to go to Sunday School at that church hall. Was it called St Peters? barrie.

I realise I'm probably going to hell for this, but that made me laugh out loud. Poor Mr "M".

There is an officer shown on that list. A 2nd Lt. Second Lieutenant Eric Skeffington Poole, 11th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment

Have to disagree with that statement Serviceman. The National Service Medal has to be bought from a private supplier, the Veterans Badge is issued by The Veterans Agency, there is no official medal for National Service.

Hi Paul. Have a look here; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journeyman

When we were children, when ever we went to play in Handsworth Park, we had always used to visit a house in Handsworth that was situated in a road that went off Hamstead Road, almost opposite the church, next to the park. The entire frontage of the house had been illustrated, and one of the...

What a frightful way to die. Poor man.

Some great photo's there Jennyann. Thank you. Barrie.

Lovely photo Topsy, my ex wife used to work there in the 1950's. Must tell her to have a look at the site. Thank you for posting. Barrie

Re the corruption Mike. My thoughts exactly. Shanghai and Hong Kong Police both had a bad name in the past, they lived like lords on quite ordiinary salaries.

Ho yes Baz. First in last out, thats us.

Dec Qtr 1863 Deaths. Birmingham. Godfrey. William. 6d 9 I am sorely tempted to send for this certificate. Barrie

The Sydenham became an Irish pub over the years, and when I lived in Sparkbrook, I'd used to go there to have a drink with the Navvies who worked for me. One night we found a horse in one of the sheds in the yard. No. It wasn't Shergar. lol Barrie