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You are quite right, Kings Norton was also used as a pick-up point. I think this was used if the previous users didn't have the time to get back to Gas Street. I also on one occasion went to KN. If I remember correctly the barge was found sunken in the Smethwick/West Bromwich area, but I stand...

Hi cregoe Kid, I also went several times on the trip from Gas Street into Worcestershire. I am hoping to get some details from another contact. I was one of the volunteers who worked on restoring the barge. I was at the time a member of ICI Youth Club. Regards,George

Your were enquiring about Birmingham City Police in the 1875/1901. Piddock Road would have been a separate Borough Forcein Smethwick. Your relative may not have lived in the area where he worked. It would have been unusual in those days if he did. He could have worked at any station in...

There was a church in Wyrley Road @ Deykin Avenue, opposite the school. It was a small church tied to St Peter and St Paul church Aston. I was in the Boys Brigade and we used to meet in the Church Hut in Deykin Avenue at the top end near to the canal. We used to parade every month and march to...

I was there that day, taking part in a physical training spot with the Birmingham Boys clubs. I also seem to remember the barge (Narrow Boat) being there, which was salvaged by the B.Boys Club. It was a sunken wreck, which was transformed by volunteers and professional boat builders. I think it...

Hi Lyn, Thanks for that photograph. No demolished buildings when I worked around that area. I used the Police Pillar many times. The TV shop the other side of the crossing was a regular target for thieves. Regards George.

You jumped the lights at Chester Road.

Spot on Baz. You could see the back of the factory from Kingsbury Road. As you say alongside the canal. George

I remember an off Licence on the corner of Westwood Road and Electric Avenue, opposite GEC. I had over the doorway a Gas type lamp with the letter A .......................................A A, thereon. Representing, Atkinsons Aston Ales (Nothing to do with Ron)

I suggest you go to Ladywood Police Station. They will take your details. The Office on the Jewellery quarter is only manned for small periods during the day.

I was sitting on the beach in Devon with my four year old grand-daughter who was wrapped in a towel, the rest of the clan were down at the riverside. Her fifth birthday was a few days away and I said to her. 'Lottie, when are you five', she thought for a second or two the replied, 'When Iv'e...

Richard could you give me some dates/ages etc., I will then speak with other ex-police. Without more details I would be fishing in the dark. George

Astonian, I know an Ernie Robinson, how old would your Ernie be. George

Astonian, yes I did know Mike Blake, he was a Det. Sgt not an Inspector. He resigned from the force before his time was up. I used to see him occasionaly around Sutton Coldfield but not for about five years now. I may have known the Digbeth and Piddock Road Officers. Any names. Regards George.

Lou Brown was a colleague of mine, who sadley died a few years ago. A lovely man who came from County Durham. There would be no connection with D.I. Brown. As far as the Police museum is concerned, David Cross has retired. I do not know if it still being opened. Regards George.

Hi Ron, I think you may have yours wires crossed. Station Road was an Infant and Junior school at the years mentioned, it was situated at Witton, Birmingham. I was there in those years and do not remember any of the names mentioned. Also I do not recall it being bombed but I may be wrong. I...

Morturn, you are correct, corner of Heathfield and Finch Road. Derek Doogan used to lodge there when he was at Villa. sometimes he pulled a few pints in the lounge. George

Hi Jean, the trouble with using Olive Oil is that when flushing - out comes Popeye.

Hi Sylvia, Re item 13. I could have made it clearer. Not your fault. Sorry for late reply, I have been away and just catching up. I seem to know your name. I lived in Brantley Road Number 68. left in 1953 to join the army. Regards George.

My recollection was that it was the building above the car. I could be mistaken. I went there in 1953 but joined up in Glasgow recruiting office whilst on holiday.