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Recent content by Clive F

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    Birmingham in 1960s

    Back in the 60s our local youth, me included, used to go to a Jewish tailor in Highgate Road, just round the corner from Ladypool Road to get our trousers tapered. I think his name was Sam. He used to sit in the shop window which I think was traditional. He would always argue that we wanted...
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    Cafe under Lewis's

    I seem to remember there was also a Birmingham Dairy shop in that location that sold similar wares.
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    Billesley Police Station

    Do you think it's named for Theresa Stewart, Birmingham councillor for Billesley from 1970-2002?
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    Another One on the Way Out

    It's difficult to imagine that an enterprising business or person won't step into the breach there. So much history and a "must visit" for real ale buffs. Mrs Pardoe will be spinning in her grave.
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    Skinner street

    Yes, sorry Lyn. Just got my words wrong. Thank you. Clive
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    Skinner street

    Hi Lyn Thanks for this electoral role. I'll spend some time examining it as there are things I still don't know. Much appreciated, Clive
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    Skinner street

    That would be great thanks Lyn. Clive
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    Skinner street

    All of that info is correct Lyn. George was my father (1913-2000). His sister's maiden names were Callaghan. I now know when my grandfather passed away. With reference to Viv's initial post, the houses in Skinner Street survived until 1966 when they were demolished to accommodate the 2nd...
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    Skinner street

    Hi Lyn. I'm over the moon. I had no information of my grandfather. As is usual in previous generations, not so much info was passed down. My siblings and I were weekly visitors to that house along with my parents. It was my dad 's father and I can't ever remember reference to him. In number 18...
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    Skinner street

    That's my grandfather who I never met. It was in the corner of the courtyard that was enclosed by Skinner Street and Dean Street. My grandmother outlived him by many years and passed away in 1955. The photo has come as quite a shock to me as I've never seen a photo of him before. Thanks Viv.
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    Yardley Grammar School Tyseley 1952-59

    I didn't arrive at Yardley until 1957 but I well remember the factory smell at the end of the playing fields. I don't know if the smell was from MEM or AP Springs. A group of us used that area as it was out of sight for a "jumpers for goalposts" kick around in the dinner break, hopefully to not...
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    Camp Hill Flyover

    I went over it on a few motorbikes but the best sound was an Ariel Arrow 250cc 2 stroke.
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    Gents Only rooms in pubs

    The Valley, Yardley Wood Road had a Gents Only. It was my father-in-law 's watering hole and I loved it in there. Regular clientele, industrial language but never any trouble.
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    Driving in Days Gone By

    I was surprised to hear mention in #8 of Walsh, Medlicott Road. My brother and I started off with a 1937 Morris 8 which required regular maintenance and Walsh was our "go to" guy to get serious engine and cylinder head work done. It was only a house and I remember he had his name in the fanlight...
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    Medlicott Road Sparkbrook

    What a pity that the startling difference in Viv's two photos is the amount of litter in the later one. Sparkbrook was a very tidy area in my youth but it's just a reflection of the general malaise we have to endure nowadays.
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