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    Sir Granville Bantock 1868-1946 and the Bantock Family

    Bantocks Tutorial College did most certainly exist. It was a private school in Harborne Road and the headmaster was a Mr Bantock. I knew he was in some way related to Greville but not to what degree. It specialised in preparing students mainly for GCE 'O' Levels. I was there in 1962/63. As I...
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    Needless Alley

    That's brought back some memories. I used to go to the Needless Alley stamp shop during my 1950s Birmingham childhood. I don't recall the Penny Black on window display though. A magical establishment... no emails then!
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