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Nice to see that picture as in the late 1950s I also worked at Bywaters, Mr Jones was the manager when I was there, also used to pop into the newsagent. used to love the roast pork we did at Bywaters. Mike

What a great link to the Ansells history. Thanks for posting it

Great clip topsyturvey thanks for that

Re: The strike of 1981. Ken Bradly and Decklyn Smyth was the two names I recall from those days. Mike

Hi the TIERNEYs names are Pat Tommy and Terry. Regards Mike

Hi Tiggy, I remember both Kenny and Tony. Say hello to your dad from me, Just tell Mick Kitchen he will know me.

Not sure , I think it was closed when they built the flats,the road might still be open from the other end of the road. Mike

Hi, You are correct they was in Perry Barr , First they where on the Birhfield Road in a large house but the one you are talking about was in Livingstone road opposite the Odeon cinema. I was there in the late 50s and early 60s. Used to go to the Crown and cushion first for a quick pint. Mike

Hi, My late brother Alan worked for the Co-op in Kinstanding in the late 50s and he had a Greengrocers round on a lorry covering Shady Lane and area

Hi Goffy You are correct with the bus route's but Rose's was in Rough Road which is now and has been for a time Lennon's store,the greengrocers opposite the police station was the Co-op I think I am correct with that. Mike

Re: The boars head Hi the Boars head has been shut for about six to nine month's now just joined the long list of pub closures,What a pity. Mike

Hi, Just thought I would raise this one up again with the price at almost £1.20 litre, I was watching BBC Midland news today and there has been several petrol thefts in the area from parked cars,they have been drilling holes in the tank from under the car , so do not park in any remote place.. Mike

Johnny Dixon had an hardware shop by the Yenton.

HI, CHOCKS, i USED TO GO TO THE ROEBUCK IN ERDINGTON WITH YOUR MOM AND DAD,SPUD,FARMER DICK, BUNNY AND MANY MORE, THEY WHERE GREAT FRIDAY NIGHTS OUT. MIKE

This is the the best I can do for you , I an sure someone will do better. Mike