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    REMEMBERANCE DAY 2020

    I was fortunate to go to the 2014 service in London which was very rememberable and then to the Tower to see the Poppy Display, such a shame we couldn't attend this year, an anniversary missed.
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    Elan Valley and its Pipeline into Birmingham.

    Here are some more pics.
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    Situation Comedy

    I found this thread today and have enjoyed being reminded of all the old shows. Does anyone remember the Ronnie Barker sitcom " Clarence " in the late 80's and " Potter " with Arthur Lowe, late 70's, of Dad's Army fame. Speaking of Dad's Army, nobody's mentioned Birminghams Own Ian Lavender...
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    Occupations That Have Faded Away

    Were those the ones who used to give you money back for the empty bottles, first recycling ?
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    Rivers : Forgotten Streams or Brooks of Birmingham

    As a For instance then; where does Marsh Hill come from ?
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    Rivers : Forgotten Streams or Brooks of Birmingham

    Sorry
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    Elan Valley and its Pipeline into Birmingham.

    The Grandfather of my wife was one of those who worked on the installation, he was one of those many who helped dig the trenches for the pipes from Elan Valley into Birmingham.
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    Rivers : Forgotten Streams or Brooks of Birmingham

    There used to be one through Witton, I think it was the River Ray ?, once voted the most polluted water way in the UK.
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    Rackhams Store

    As a Christmas temp we were offered overtime to help with the decoration and window displays over a weekend and during the night. I helped, under direction, dress a window with others and have all the Saturday night revellers go past looking at us. It was strange being in such a large store...
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    Rackhams Store

    I was married by then with kids, so couldn't afford to go anyway, regardless of discounts.
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    Rackhams Store

    Not sure about that.
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    Occupations That Have Faded Away

    As a member for over 20 years I can qualify that.
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    Lost Birmingham Pubs

    Does anyone remember The Greyhound in Holloway Head. It was a Cider House, I talking rough cider which you drank through your teeth. It was a strong brew and they used to keep a Shillelagh behind the bar for those people who didn't know when to leave when they'd had enough ! Is it still there ?
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    Memories : Tribute to old Birmingham

    It was another job for Mom.
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    Memories : Tribute to old Birmingham

    Yes you are right, and even more so when you buried them in the garden for a couple of weeks, what was that all about ?
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    Memories : Tribute to old Birmingham

    Isn't it strange how your clothes shrink over the years !
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    Memories : Tribute to old Birmingham

    Old age distorts the memory remember.
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    Memories : Tribute to old Birmingham

    I remember Zissmans as being the go to outfitters, and then Cecil Gee for more " up market" clothing
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    Memories : Tribute to old Birmingham

    My great Uncle worked at Birmingham fish market, I remember going the once and being introduced to early morning drinking in the pub and colourfull language !
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    Summerfield Park

    Does anyone remember the Bonfire Nights there, I went as a Kid and then took my own children there.
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