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As a child I was very tall but thin, naturally my nickname became skinny or lanky! When I filled out as a young man I became Tiny! Then, in the Fire Brigade because my surname is Hood I turned into Robin or Doughey!! I understand a Doughey Hood was in the Archers at one time.

So sorry to hear your news Old Mohawk, my thoughts are with you. Sparkhill Boy.

Thank you for your response Swanny. It's interesting to see your comments. As I moved away from Brum soon after leaving school I have never been to a re-union, in fact I hadn't realised there was such an interest as the Moseleians until I joined this forum. I lived in Formans Road and was at the...

I'll look forward to your pm Maurice a meet with a drink would be ideal, and yes, we can't be the only two on this forum to attend one of the Moseley schools. Regards, Graham.

Sorry about that Maurice it would have been nice to meet you as we have folowed one another from place to place. Another time perhaps. Graham.

I am attending the re-union of pupils and staff of Moseley Modern on June 11th before the building is demolished sometime later. If there is anyone else from the forum attending I would be pleased to meet you at the same time. It may be more appropriate to pm me rather than occupy forum space.

At least you tried to overcome the problem GER22VAN good luck to you!

It looks good, Maplins staff are pretty knowledgeable I'm sure they could advise you. I would like to know the outcome please.

GER22VAN. I have also been told that a second cable down from the dish would be necessary, starts getting expensive now!!! Your idea sounds easier if there is such a thing.

Probably a daft question but will a freeview box work off a satellite dish and give you their programmes, together with those from Free Sat?

Thanks Dek Carr. I have just googled it again and found Glover St still exists and indeed crosses a waterway. However it seems there are a few houses still existing but appear to be a little nicer than those that would have been around in 1881. I would still like to see some older pictures if...

I have acouple of distant relatives living in Glover St in 1881. I noticed that there seem to be a number of boatmen listed in that street. Is there a canal nearby to that location? I can't find Glover St on any of the old maps I have looked at. Neither can I find any pics. Can anyone help...

Having read through these posts again I believe that most of the truest Brummies I know subscribe to BHF! Graham

Re: Sir Josiah Mason Orphanage Hello Big Mama. Having seen your thread it sparked some interest so I Googled it. It came back to this site with 11 pages of letters and rememberences of previous occupants. It also had contact details of someone who may able to help you with Mary Lizzie...

Only a true Brummie would have got to the end of this post without slashing their wrists! Thanks to David for a beautifully written and interesting post and to you all for confirming to my wife that our spelling of Mom dictates to the rest of the world where we are from. Happy New Year, Graham.

107 was Wards shop, my step dads mother. Christine lived next door.

I remember the name Peach but only because when my other Grandma came to stay I had to run to them for her to place a bet on, shhhh! I remember a Christine Davies living next to 107 at some time, used to fancy her. Graham

Hello Ken, I meant to answer you first post earlier but Christmas got in the way. I lived at 204 and I remember the fish and chip shop opposite Bromyard rd, it later became a hairdressers (men only). The shop on the entrance to the allotments was owned by my step dads parents the Wards. It...

Wonderful pictures Lyn, what history. Thanks for your help, much appreciated. Graham.

Hi Lyn, Sorry the pics are causing a problem but looking forward to it being resolved, thanks for your trouble. Graham.