Recent content by Ernie B

How can I get a copy of the book,from, where & cost I live in Berwick, Victoria, Australia

I WAS A MEMBER OF Small Heath Harriers 1954 to 1958, John Lake was a long distance runner, Clive oooo ran 100 & 220yd distances cant remember his family name. I seem to remember we trained somewhere in Sheldon? If anyone can fill in some gaps I would really appreciate input. For me it was a good...

I had a friend whose family lived in the flats of Bordesley Green Fire Station, during 1945 1954. Also I delivered Birmingham Mail to the Station desk who USED TO GIVE ME A PIECE OF TOAST MOST MORNINGS. also delivered to The Police Station next door the toast there was also very good. Imperial...

I worked for Joseph Lucas at the Great King Street Works Engineering Department 1954 TO 1963. V block department Installed many items related to improvements in Lucas battery manufacture. Ernie

My mate and I used to go to Small heath Park and Hire canoes it was great fun. However neither of us could swim. The time was 1952 a bit earlier than post posts. Ernie

Does anyone remember Hazel Hodgekiss? She went to Marlborough Secondary Modern School1949 t0 1954. Good looking, blond hair, and had a boyfriend named Ernie.

I seem to remember this Cinema was referred to as the "Bughole",. But was convenient as close to my home in Imperial Road. Dick Barton Special agent, I remember my Mom taking me in addition two school mate managed to persuade her to take them in as it was A rated Ernie

I had Ancestry DNA test some 3 years ago and results showed accurate origins of my Mother & Father. I am satisfied with the brief information. However no information of their parents or siblings. As has been said.Ancestry have pestered me ever since to sign up for a FREE months trial to...

How convenient that would have been for me in the new location was in the 1950s. I lived in Imperial Road within staggering distance of the new location. Many thanks "True Brummie" for your advice. Ernie

I did my ONC Mech Eng at Garretts Green in the 1950s. Will some one tell me the reason it was demolished. Ernie Berwick Australia

I have just Googled and found that the Municipal Bank is now Bordesley Green Islamic Centre. Same building on the outside. Ernie

Where was Lloyd's bank? I remember the Municipal Bank on corner Victoria Street & Bordesley Green. I opened a savings account there after I started work and saved to buy my first car, Austin A40 Countryman. Nice car

I went to Marlborough Road Secondary Modern School, Headmaster H.H.L. Smith during 1949 to 1953.Mr. Beavan was the science teach, Neville McFarlane, Olive Blower, Mr. Owen Grade 4/2, Mr. Twite woodwork. Good times especially the walk to Belchers Lane sports field. Ernie Bird