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Mikejee,Thanks for your input with the map and the list from Kellys.It all fits permanently because although my father was a Robinson,I can now see that 134 where he was born was where his grandfather ran a shop.Many thanks.Les

Hi Lyn,I enjoyed my read of your account of life in Paddington St......vivid memories you have.I,ll have to have a closer look at the site as there have been additions since I was last on the pages.Les

Hi Astoness and Aston Lad,I have spent many hours over the last few years looking at Aston Brook through Aston Manor......brilliant site. Dave,I will send a message to Don Clive to see if he can help me.Thanks to all.Les

My fathers was born at 134 Aston Brook Street in 1914.When I visited the UK years ago I had a drive around the area but of course it was all factories.I had a look both sides of the Aston Expressway but am I correct in my assumption that number 134 is where the expressway was built.Any help or...

I have just purchased a book "The Raiders of Arakan by C.E.Lucas Phillips".Like many, my late father who was shot in Burma would not talk much of his war experience.He did say however to read this book to get an idea of fighting in Burma.

Bernard,My Dad also rarely spoke of his time in the war.He did not claim his medals until he was 80yo and once confided to my mother that he had been better off shot in the back(which came close to killing him) rather than ending up a POW on the Burma railway.Les

Louisa and Sue thanks for your replies. The form I have to fill out has the address to send "Army Personnel Centre,MS Support Unit,P & D Branch,Historical Disclosures,MP 555,Kentigern House,65 Brown Street,Glasgow G2 8EX" together with relevant certificates and a 30GBP cheque.However I will...

I live in Australia I am filling a form to send to Glasgow to request my late fathers army records. As some items are not known and others are conflicting, I thought I would ask for input from the forum if it is possible. This is what I know: 1…. My father was born in Aston, raised in...

Hi Old Mohawk,Photo that raises a few questions.I think the horse and cart had been phased out around early 1960s,certainly by 1964 when I started at the Co-Op dairy on Kingstanding Road.However I cannot recall any floats like the one in your photo and it would definately have come from...

Hello Astoness,We proberbly did chat as I spoke with most people on the trip.I appear in photos on posts 212,214,215 plus many others.I have my back to the camera with the blue shirt with thin white hoops.Lovely day out,regards Les

Having just arrived back in Australia this is the first opportunity to comment on the Outer Circle trip.Thanks to Colin for arranging what turned out to be a magic outing.To everyone that I got to talk to thanks for your part in making it a memorable day.I am still browsing the photos as there...

Frothblower,thanks for posting your photo.I am intrigued as to the exact location in London of the church and parkland.Les

I have just finished reading "The Long Walk' by Slavomir Rawicz.It is a supposedly true story which is contested by some.Irrespective of it being true or not it is believable and I found it to be a wonderful read.I highly recommend it if you can get hold of a copy.

It is noticable the street names on "The Beeches Estate" in Great Barr are names of villages in the Peak Distict National Park in Derbyshire.

There was a very good 2 part mini series made by the ABC in 1992.It was called The Leaving Of Liverpool about child migrants from UK to Australia.

Hi Andrew,I lived near you in Scarsdale Road.If my memory is correct a good sort named Bedwell(maybe Sheila) lived in Desford Avenue.This was about 1960-1964 before I left for Australia.The Co-Op milkman who delivered to the prefabs for years was Bobby Bramwell whose parents also lived in...

I was in the 68th Boys brigade which was located at the Baptist church cnr of Sandy Lane and Beeches Road,Great Barr.I still have the bible presented to me in 1965 when I left for Australia with the BB crest "Sure and Steadfast".The captain was Alan Taylor who I was fortunate to meet 2 years...

This tale is as vivid now as it was when it occured over 50 yars ago.My mother,father and I were walking in Bidford on Avon for a newspaper after his fishing contest had ended.My father deliberately crossed the road as he thought he had recognised someone he new.My father asked"Is your name...

Dave,I started in 1958/9 delivering papers but worked at the shop as well stocktaking for Maurice his drinks,smokes etc right up until 1965 when I sailed for OZ.I see you live on the Pheasey;I did deliver there on odd occasions especially if the train was late from London with the morning papers...

I used to deliver papers for a Maurice Palfreyman whose newsagents was opposite the Old Horns on the Beacon Road.My round was along both sides(Warwickshire and Staffs) of Queslett Road from the Trees to St. Margarets Psychiatric Hospital.I also did Ringinglow and Brackenfield Roads on the...