• Welcome to this forum . We are a worldwide group with a common interest in Birmingham and its history. While here, please follow a few simple rules. We ask that you respect other members, thank those who have helped you and please keep your contributions on-topic with the thread.

    We do hope you enjoy your visit. BHF Admin Team

Recent content by BobW

  1. B

    Avery transport

    Wasn't Avery a manufacturer of industrial scales?
  2. B

    Anyone know what local papers were around

    Was the Sunday Mercury another?
  3. B

    Anyone know what local papers were around

    I remember my Dad getting the pink 'Argus' Saturday teatimes!
  4. B

    Westminster Road Handsworth

    I lived in 153 Church Hill Road with mum and dad Dot and Cyril and brother Peter. Went to St Marys C of E school. Used to ride my three wheeler bike round 'the block' (Charles Raod?) pretending to be bus, stopping at every lampost! Also used to run my Matchbox cars along the smooth rendered wall...
  5. B

    Marsh Hill Boys Grammar Tech School

    I was at MHBGTS 1964 to 1970. I was 'Fast Streamed' from 1st form into 2F, 4F, 5F then sixth form. Managed to appear in Speech Days for '67 & '68. Struggled with Maths - took O Level three times and failed three times! Didn't like Mr Terry, but Mr Drury did first part of Maths and he was OK. He...
  6. B

    John Rabone & Sons of Hockley rulers tapes and tools

    My dad, Cyril Woodfield worked at Rabones, as did some of his brothers, including Ray, and Norman Woodfield. Dad worked in steel rules first, then the packing department - I have several photos of him packing 'Collico' Cases for British rail, and several of him with staff and at works do's. I...
See more
Back
Top