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The service at our local PO, a small village shop, accepting cash from local shop keepers and providing cash for residents replaces the need for a bank. Twenty five years ago we had four banks but since covid most of us use plastic, the banks really are not needed. I don't use on line banking...

They spent £2M changing the name to Consignia in 2001, who remembers that? Don't forget that Post Office is a separate company from Royal Mail.

All I remember is that they had wooden slatted seats that were most uncomfortable

It seems that was what uncles were for, my dad's youngest brother taught me the basics, of photography and eventually I converted the redundant coalhouse to my own darkroom.

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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.