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Thanks for the link, Alf, now we know all about treacle. Have a nice day, Wally.

Do you suppose it could be made from Honey. Maybe they have the ingredients on the tin now, like they do on most things these days. Have a nice day, Wally.

I remember having a Treacle sandwich. The can was green with a lions head on the front and you had to pop the lid off and dip a knife in and spread it on a slice of bread and Marge. It was so sweet, and what was it made of. ??? Have a nice day, Wally. :) :) :) :)

I have Bananas in a dish of icecream for desert after dinner.      ooooohhhh, Luverly  Grub. :D :D :P :P O0 O0

Half  a  pound  of  Tupenny  Rice,  Half  a  pound  of  Treacle. Mix  it  up  and  make  it  nice,  Pop goes  the  Weasle. :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Yes  Peter, I remember all the things you mentioned,plus I remember one time I was in there through Banners Gate and there had been a grass fire and it was still smoking. I found a dead rabbit with all the fur burnt off and I walked out the gate with it under my coat. When I got home...

I lived in Kingstanding and the Pubs we went to, and we always walked on a Sunday after tea, were the Deers Leap, The Trees, The Old Oscott Inn, which was my favourit as they had a nice garden out back where we could run around. It probably took about 45 mins. to walk there and it was along...

When I was a kid, and it was time for bed, Mom would always say," Goodnight and Godbless". When she saw someone happy and enjoying themselves, she would say," Now he's in his Oil Tot".  What is an Oil Tot ????? :( :( ??? ???

Dennis, At the time I was in the RAF. I came to the States 4yrs after my release.

I was in Aquir, Palestine in 1947-48.then I got demobbed. I was home for about 6mths.when I received A medal for service in Palestine, which was a surprise to me, but I still have it. Have I nice Day you All, Wally.

Thanks for the pictures Di, brings back a lot of happy memories. HAVE A NICE DAY, WALLY.

Hi, Cromwell, I remember the Crystal Palace in Sutton Park, I used to walk there when I was a kid in the early 1940,s  I seem to remember it was made of all glass panes, and they had tables in there and you could get tea  and a sandwich. The Fair had a roller coaster, bumper cars and a...

Hi, silhouette53, You mentioned being born in 1953 in William St, Lozells. My Wife was born there to at 3/43 William St. in 1928. We came to USA in 1953. the year you were born. It's a small world. Have a nice day, Wally.

Di,  I'm not sure as it's been so long ago for me, but across from the Birchfield Cinema I think there was a row of big old houses that set back from the road, and I think one of them used to be, The Enid Goodwyne Dance Studio. I never went there but I know my wife did. This would be around...

Hi, Cromwell,  Your story on Sutton Park brought back a lot of memories. I lived in Kingstanding from age 11 untill about 26 when I came to the states. From where I lived I could walk to Sutton Park at what was called the Parson & Clerk gate. Spent many happy hours there with mates. We used...

Angie, Thankyou for reading my poem, and your kind remarks. have a nice day there in Tamworth.  Wally. :) :) :) :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Kate,  Thankyou for reading my poem, and your kind remarks. I'm still here in California, USA.  The sun is shining the sky is blue, it,s a lovely day.   Thankyou, Have a nice day there in Australia. :) :) :)

Street Games Did anyone play, TipCat or Kick the Can. :?: :?: :?:

OK. So when you are all in bed fast asleep I will creep in and fill your pillowcases with a load of goodies. An apple and orange, a lump of coal and a bag of Crisps. Ho! Ho! Ho! MERRY XMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT. :D :D :D :D

I would like to say that I have never had a problem with my Brummie accent. Having lived here in the States for 51yrs, I have never met anyone that didn't like my accent. Most people say, "Oh, are you from England, I love your accent., and a lot of the young guys say, "I wish I had your accent ...