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Use to go to a Chinese Restaurant called Henry's in the Square. Chef was a dab hand at carving carrots and tomatoes. also went to a concert in the Church that featured a choir called Black Voices, my daughter tells me that concerts are sstill held in the church only recently she saw Fleetwood...

One plus, monthly bill for gas a mere £10.

Always thought Rudge were based in Coventry? Interesting link below! https://onlinebicyclemuseum.co.uk/tour/rudge-cycle-co-the-early-years/

Studied ONC Chemistry at Aston Tech 1958-1960.

I make a point of looking on Google Maps before I come to Brum so I can see what changes to expect.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/general/bill-oddie-dead-bbc-wildlife-legend-dies-as-tributes-flood-in/ar-AA28M6Pw?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=HCTS&cvid=6a6725c17123498ca4847e5c4dafca56&ei=13 Sad to hear that Bill Oddie has passed away aged 85.

Appears to have lanterns on the top in this pre-war magazine

I remember being told that the traffic lights at junction of Taunton Rd and Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook were the first in Birmingham, right outside my great grand dads shoe repair shop, the shop is still there, now a food store. The lights were of an unusual design back in 1950's. the lens were a...

In the 1940 picture drooling over the car! In around 1960 I had one just like that. Loved it.

Don't know what it is but there are at least two!

One of the many branches of Wilmot Breeden did metal spinning, making stainless steel milk churns, one apprentice I knew who was into camping etc had a set of pans etc that he had made for himself.

Even at this time it is good to put a face to the name, thank you David for doing this.

The 1940's semi I lived in, in Birmingham, was built by G. Stubbings, who I believe were based in Erdington.

A Ringlet. One of the 11 brown butterlies.