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My late friend John Barr worked on sales at central Birmingham Colmore Depot. He sold 'Auntie' Jean Morton (of Tinga & Tucker fame) her Ferrari Dino. Apparently she used to tip nicely when they had to go out and change spark plugs when she flooded the engine trying to start it.

Hello all, my name is Mark and I was directed to this fine forum by a work mate. So I thought I'd introduce myself, born in 1959 in Brook House Solihull I spent my early years living with Mom, Dad, Nan and two aunts in Hatchford Brook Road. I began my education at Valley Infants School once Mum...

Robert. A fine memory there. Eating out in the Red Rooster was a bit like dining in a junk shop, always something to catch your eye. Smashing grub though. We left Common Lane in 2006, now in Droitwich, Worcs. It has the small town atmosphere that Sheldon left behind (IMO).

Post 4 showing 'Harolds' brings back childhood memories. My Dad (Bill Fullard) worked for Harold. In 1960 just after my birth, Dad opened Hatchford Garage at the top of the yard, through the entrance in the picture. He ran the business until about 1996 when he retired. I have fond memories of...

Thanks Chris. I was directed to the forum by a work mate. Is there an introduction forum / post? I'll flesh out my background and family history. As I was born in '59 the early Sixties picture posts re-kindle some memories.

We lived at 97 Common Lane, one of the flat roofed houses built 1935. The houses were all of a similar design but varied in size up and down the street. No.97 started as a two bed but was converted into a three bed by a cinder block wall between the old bathroom (bedroom 3) and the W/C and a new...