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I was wondering if anyone had memories of speed man John Cobb, my dad was in charge of tyre production for Cobbs racing cars and had lunch with him many times when on a visit to the Fort. John also brought a fairly big lump of salt crystal from the salt flats in America for dad, but that...

During the early 1970's ( think it was) Bill Haley and the Comets appeared at a Birmingham town centre night club, three times over a five week period. My wife and I managed to get to all three shows, and great evenings they were, but for the life of me I cannot remember the name of the night...

Anyone interested in Alex Henshaw and the Mew Gull, and you are in Lincolnshire any time, I would recommend that you pay a visit to THORPE CAMP VISITOR CENTRE, Tattershall Thorpe, (Near RAF Coningsby). They have a Mew Gull replica, built at the centre, and a large display on Alex.

There was N/S for the Navy, but compared with the Army and RAF not many went in.

My father, uncle and five brothers were working at the Fort all at the same time. I was not one of them. Anyone got any memories of the Fort?

My Father Frederick Albert Darby died in Highcroft in 1968, he spent the last years of his life there suffering from Huntingdons. Visited many times, very sad place. There was one old boy in the same ward as my Dad, suffering from the effects of the Great War, he was always under his bed...

Just found this thread. As a young lad I worked in a garage on Slade Road, Erdington, at the time selling Notwen Oils, when this changed to Newton Oils, one of there Reps told me they changed the name because some garages when the Reps called used to say, "Don't want your oils, NOTWEN we can...

David, I was at Ryland Road between 1942 and 1952 (December), so a little before your time there. I was heading to go out while you were just coming in.

Has anyone got any photographs of Fentham Road school , previously known as Fentham Road girls school. ?

Anyone know the Hugh's family that used to live in a "Court" off Park Lane Aston. Moved on to Sheldon. Children's names, Collette and Raymond. Cannot remember the others.

Anyone out there who used to work for "COLLIS" Radio & TV. Wolverhampton and West midlands. I did during the '60's/70's and would love to catch up with others who did.

Ryland Road School, Erdington has already been mentioned, but not the teachers. I remember Mr. Lemon, handy with the cane, Mr. Povey, dead shot with the blackboard cleaner, and Miss King, my very first true love. (I was only 14,) Miss Nash and Miss Evans, head teachers. I went back there a few...

Hi Astonian, Many thanks for your quick response. Doll and Dennis had four children, Robert, Ann, Dianne and Paul. They will have children of their own now, but I don't know any of their names. At one time Doll and Dennis lived in Northfield, then Rubery. Hope this helps.

Anyone remember the small chocolate factory towards the top end of Station Road, Erdington.? Run by the Cheadle or Cheatle family. I knew the son Eric, if you see this Eric, please get back to me. Ray. D.

Anyone looking on this forum that used to go to Ryland Road School, Erdington 1942 to 1952, please get in touch. Would love to re-contact any of my old schoolmates, especially Billy Kane. Others would be Peter Owl, Maurice Carty/Carter, Warwick Brown and others.:friendly_wink:

Long before the 91 Club, I'm sure this would be the hut where as a youth I used to go to the YENTON BOYS CLUB, would be late1940's early 1950's. Any other old members out there reading this, please get in touch.

Robinson, Dorothy (Dolly, Nee Darby) and Dennis from Erdington. Any descendant's out there, I would love to hear from you. Dolly was my big sister.

Just caught up with this thread, and Ray Barrett's comments reminded me of a similar incident. Again late 1956, while at 22 Coy. RASC we were ordered to paint all our vehicles sand yellow, (Can't remember painting any letters on) ready to go to Suez. A week later we had to paint them all green...

Eddie 14, You can get your army records simply by applying for them, but be aware, I've had mine last year and they only tell half the story. A lot of information is not on my papers. I did recontact the office concerned, but they chose to ignore my request for further details. Austin K2

Looking for PETER BURNETT, lived in the big house on the corner of Gravelly Hill and The Mount, Erdington. His brother John (I think) went on to become big with the Dogs for the Blind organisation. Peter and I were school pals and went to Ryland Road School, Erdington. Would love to catch up on...