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Sir Mark Rowley has been named as the new commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, taking over the role vacated by Dame Cressida Dick. At Handsworth Grammar School 1976-1983

Here's a genuine Bifbat

It was on the Midlands news today, that Wythall Transport Museum had completed the £500,000 restoration of B'ham 486 (OV4486) introduced in 1931 an AEC Regent Bus. which would have been around in the late 1930s. It was withdrawn from service in 1944 through engine failure...

I have no idea why he was called Charlie Peck, perhaps his first name was Gregory. He retired in 1957, and died in 1960 see attached from Centenary Book

Chris, Have a look at this 1957 photo, see if you can see yourself? I have a higher resolution but I don't think the forum would go that high. Perhaps look for friends in the same form.

catrionatarlts, I don't think it includes youth squads, I thought a 143 year history of players who had played a least one game was a pretty good achievement in itself.

This is a bit more accurate, shows every season even if played only one match, but I still cannot find an Albert Cole sorry https://www.11v11.com/teams/aston-villa/tab/players/season/1920/

It does also list fringe players, some three games or less, but still no luck I'm afraid https://www.lerwill-life.org.uk/astonvilla/playersonfringe.htm There is also a database of 2711 players, searchable by seasons but still no luck I'm afraid (I tried all the 1920's)...

This site has some interesting information, but unfortunately no sign of an Albert Cole https://www.lerwill-life.org.uk/astonvilla/avkeyplayers.htm

Eric, Happy Birthday to you, RobT

This was the listing in the 1955 Kelly's Directory for Levis

There's one here, shown on reverse of card on Ebay at the moment

Here Kingman House 2017, now Yummy Garden :)

Well wasn't there in 2008, but was in 2015

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/crossroads-actor-john-bentley-dies-100645

Yes Kelly's Birmingham 1955 & 1967

You spelt it correctly rosie:

Looks like in 1955 they were listed as Cycle & Toy Dealers, but in 1967 only Cycle Dealers

Happy Birthday Richard, have a great day RobT

OldBrit have a wonderful birthday and many many more from RobT