Recent content by Justin McDonald

Oh so that's next on the list my dad always used to nick one on his rounds

I have seen a lot of people mention the Pineapple Tart we made at Wimbushes so.............. I tracked down some green Vermicelli strands, Pineapple essence but I could not get the artificial cream we used or the foils as they were only found at Wimbush made to fit our Multiblock, Anyway here...

I had a photo of the original Flagstone at the Bakery in Little Green Lane & I can't find it :mad: but If anyone has one please please post it.

Thanks Sue, Wimbush's was my life from a toddler until it closed it was a family with so many people and sometimes whole families working there. One family that springs to mind was the Cole family with Mom & Dad Brian & Mavis, Son & Daughter Gary & Mandy. Also there were so many long serving...

Yes Bread & Milk tokens were produced from the first world war to be sure people got the basics from the shops from shops in thier local areas. I have a co-op half pint of milk and a large loaf token, I have just bought that Wimbush's one from the link you put up as a momento, not seen one since...

yes I remember Maragret, Lovely lady

Yes both my dad and I have fond memories of Kingy, He always used to nick me to work on the mixers in the bread on a friday when I was first at Wimbushes.

Peter and Linda were like a second mum & dad to me, My dad and I wanted to pop and see Peter but we are unsure if he still lives in Primrose lane. I tried calling the old telephone number I remembered but maybe my memory is not as good as I thought. I am Guessing your Sharon and johns daughter ?

I thought I would post these images to give people the general idea as to how the Bakery Began.

I am sure I remember her if I know which department she worked in as I was a manager until the Bakery closed I could picture her. I knew a few Margrets at the Bakery but I can't remember all the surnames, but the departments I can.

Hi there, I am new to the group but spotted this and had to say I knew your dad well he was one of the nicest men I ever met. He was always so smart and was very well respected by everybody who knew him there and it was a pleasure to have worked with him.

I am sure I will know you too I lived in Merganser until I was 18, if yo can message me your name if it is allowed and private of course. Dad is still going 89 now, Mom passed on the 30 December we have the funeral at Sutton Crematorium 10am 8th Feb.

Hi there all, Wimbush Bakery was founded by Ambrose Durant Wimbush he was a family Baker and started with a small bakery in Mansell street Small Heath. As the buisness grew he moved to 554 Coventry Road but still it grew. In 1925 the site at Little Green Lane was born. In 1957 the share capitol...