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Wy back in probably the 1970's, I attended a burglary at his mothers house in Wilton Road, Handsworth. On examining the scene I went to a large shed in the garden. There spread all over, was the remains of his ballooning equipment. There must have been about a ton of metal rods and other...

Re: Kenyon Street Police Station Hi Sam, I was at Kenyon Street 1957 + you are right there were quite a number of these at the 'nick', they were used to attach to keys of the local Jewellers, usually the larger ones. It was to enable the police to get into the premises should there be any...

I think you are getting your names mixed up. There was Hugo M... but you Police reserve was Charlie C.............................. Regards C57.

There were about twenty Pre-Fabs in Grange Lane, Sutton Coldfield. My aunt lived in one of them. Next door was a lad who about twenty years later became a good friend of mine. Also there were a small group of them built in Wolcot Drive off Moor Lane, Witton where a couple of my schoolmates...

You should have told them that they could contact you at home as you were not waiting. It's not the bobbies fault, they are being led by Senior Officers who are too Political and are more interested in Knighthoods and other awards. The sooner they get away from Politics the better.

Hi Moss, In the 1940/50s There was quite a large Traffic Island, There was Thompsons the butcher, a Newsagents, electrical shop, Barbers and a few others. Opposite were a few shops and a coal yard then around the corner the Pub ???

Hi Rowan, Yes I knew Graham and worked with him at Thornhill Road Police Station. I haven't heard of him for years.

Hi again James, I misread your first Post. I read it as Father NOT G/father. We are discussing the same man. I will put my thinking cap on and see what the grey matter comes up with. Good luck with your search I am sure there will be more responses. Happy New Year to you and your family. George

Hi James, I worked with your father on Traffic about 1963, he was known as Ken, lovely chap with a good sense of humour. Mind you in those days you had to have a sense of humour other-wise you wouldn't survive. Others around at the time were Leo Harris, Ken Fisher (the white boot man). The Vicar...

Dave, sorry, I forgot to say thank you for the photographs. My friend and the photographer has given me a disc with the days events on. But I cannot load them for some reason. Hopefully he will sort them out for me.:redface:

The large 'Badges' of the five regiments of the Foot Guards, now forming part of the memorial were recovered from the gates at Chelsea Barracks after the demolition and were given to the respective Regiments. They had been in store awaiting decisions of what to do with them. What a wonderful...

Hi Stitcher, They are a brilliant band.. Make sure your CD contains 'Highland Cathederal', Regards George

Hi John, Beware when you come to visit. The whole area around Alrewas and Burton on Trent is above a high water table. If you can, come in the Summer. I was there last Thursday, we had a marvelous time, it's full of interest but was very muddy. Put your wellies in your luggage. Regards, George.

I should have mentioned in my earlier post, that a separate Private presentation to the parents, wife's and partners of those killed took place in the Marquees after the ceremony, when the Duke of Edinburgh presented the new, Elizabeth Medal. George.

Dave, I could have got you a ticket.

Dave M, Just back from the Dedication Ceremony, which was very well attended. my wife Eileen and I were lucky enough to be presented to The Duke of Edinburgh after the event, along with other members of the Scots Guards. A very cordial experience. I also spoke with the father and brother of the...

For Information. A service of Dedication of the (Brigade of Guards) Household Division Memorial at the Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffs. on Thursday 3rd December, 2009 at 1.30pm. HRH The Prince Philip. Duke of Edinburgh will...

Hi Di, I do not think that I knew Brian, I worked at ICI 1951-2-3. Wages Office and Cap priming, after I fell out with 'Doddy'. I told him I did not want to do an apprentiship in toolmaaking. If you wish you could send a Private message. We could discuss Jean and family. Regards George.

Hi Di, was your friend Jean Parker from the Ridgeway, If so, I used to play tennis with her at the youth club evenings. 1952/53 ?

Hi Jean, I tried to join the Girl Guides but they turned me down. Don't know why. George.