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Wendy, was that when we held hands and swung our arms overhead with the beat of the music? Couples only of course..

Thanks for the tribute clip Mossy. A brief glimpse of Otterlie Patterson too, what a remarkable voice she had. Thinking of Hiawatha Rag, Chimes Blues, Doctor Jazz etc,etc what great times they were.

Thanks Mossy, listening to it while I write this. Can't remember the clarinetists name but great track. Did you knoe Pat Halcocks has retired, don't know who playing the trumpet now do you?

Really good episode. Wish I had their resources for research.

1960. Second City Jazzclub in Digbeth. Somewhere near the bus station I think. Saw Chris Barber there for the first time, have followed him ever since. Traditional jazz of course!

Anyone remember the name Harry Bagshaw? He was in charge of Sparkhill at one time, was dads best friend. Wife named Dolly, 2 kids Janet & Keith.

Not of the block of flats, Pictures of the original Sorrento are on this site. Go to Main Sites at head of this page, click on B14. Scroll down to war years, scroll down to sorrento hospital.

Hi Janparf. As promised visited Yardley Cemetery and found Jane Hannah Smiths grave. Sadly it is unmarked and it is only a patch of mown grass. I have taken a picture of it, which looks like any other patch of grass which of course I will send you if you wish. However, I took the liberty of...

My step-father was in the A.F.S. during the war and spent most of his time based a t the Sparkhill Station in Court Rd. He told many tales of his activities during the war including attending the blitz of both Coventry and Plymouth. The stories encouraged his two step-sons and his son to serve...

Following a visit to Birmingham last week found the site of Sorrento Hospital on Wake Green Road. Sadly now a block of low level flats. Aptly named "Sorrento" Us Sorrentinos still have a place to remember!

Yes Old Goose. He played Jim Baines fron 1976-1978.

Thanks Colin, have e-maled the society and asked for help. G

Thanks Colin. Have spoken to the vicar who explained that all records are at the Warwickshire archives. Thanks for the offer of photographs, but I would like to see it myself. The Rev explained that the church is locked but told me where she lives (if she is there at the time). Pub info again...

My goodness! what a response! and what brilliant information to back it up. Sincere thanks Cornwall Col, on to it straight away. Regards, Graham

Am researching my Gt Gt Grandfather William Hood Born 1811 in Hurley, Christened in Kingsbury same year. Would love to know if any records exist in the church pending a visit there.

Thanks Alf, yes that's where I found the marriage date. Don't know where else to look for Elizas surname. If you have any ideas I'm willing to learn. Graham

Many thanks Di. Poppitt, I didn't realise the intricasies of the system. How did you know it was submitted? Graham

That's good advice Suzanne, i'll do that straight away. It could save me some time in the library. Graham

Thanks sheronb, it seems that's what I'll have to do. Was trying to get around that due to short time visiting but if needs must.... Thanks again, G

Hence the song "Don't let the sun go down on me" perhaps.