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On the Richards theme...many years ago before the internet, I had a business associate called Dennis Richards, he claimed to be part of the Richards family that owned the pork butchers. We all live in Canada and at the time there was no way to question his claim. Dave A

Does anyone remember the Shipping Forecast? Here is a map that shows where familiar names were located. Dave A

And they became the basis for CNC lathes... Dave A

Happy Happy Birthday eh!\ Dave A

Cheers to you! You make me feel young! Dave A

Reminds me of the girls that used to do handstands would tuck their dress into their knickers to stop 'exposure' Dave A

Happy Birthday Mike! Dave A

happy day eh! Dave A

Looks like platform 3 to me... Dave A

We used to watch the blacksmith making horseshoes and shodding the hooves on Ormond St. The location would have been around the tin box works shown on the map. Dave A

I recall a Clifford Pugh when I lived in Aston. Not sure of dates... Dave A

And the picture is taken on the roof. Possibly unique among schools to have a flat roof. It was also used to host disagreements between students where you would put "the gloves on" Dave A

Thank you! although it is unseasonably cool, it is nice and green here. I'll be heading for St Simons Island GA in the New Year for the remainder of winter. Dave A

Merry Christmas to all my friends on the BHF. It would be lovely to be with you all in person, but this will have to do for now. Dave A, spending Christmas with family in Florida.

When I emigrated to Canada in 1966, I came by the ship Empress of England. One of the on board features was a gigantic Escalado track that you bet on the horses. It was about 15-20 Ft long x about 3Ft wide. Dave A

Not sure if this photo has been viewed before, but it sure is a familiar site. Dave A

Happy Birthday Lyn! Oh Paddo girl! Dave A

I recently discovered the Shay locomotive... Dave A

Certainly an element of British culture that is lost on people outside of the UK. I have lived in Canada for 57 years and many times I've tried to explain the joy of the 'Copp' to my friends here. Tamworth to Brummies was as much a pleasure as a trip to Crewe Sheds and works. I was mostly alone...

I do believe it was the post office, I can't be 100% sure. Dave A