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    Gower Street Boys and Girls Schools

    Hi John TOPSYTURVEY Is my sister and yes her husband is part of the large Turkey family from Wheeler st. I knew some of the older Turvey boys but not your mate Stephen.... Anyway I will pass on a note about you to her. I lived in Hamilton for a year in 1974 before moving on to Australia...
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    William Cowper Street School

    Hi Dave , first start of term after age 5 I believe. Albert
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    sayings

    Bobhowler was a moth .
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    Stags Head Pub - Summer Lane

    hi Lyn I believe there were originally 21 pubs in summer lane , from the Woodman on the corner of the lane and Asylum road to the salutation at the other end...close to Snow hill... it was said you are not a man until you drink half pint in every pub in a single evening... ... i know a few who...
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    Cross Guns pub and The Marquis Of Lorne

    i had a p i had a pint or two in this pub , was a real beauty... my dad drank here in the 1930;s , talked very fondly of it.. my moms family Irish Murphys and Giblins used this pub extensively , moms father was born close by in Brewery street. Heard many tales as a kid about the many fights...
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    Pubs Of The Past

    i went in to this place in about 1968... the served plonk..... very cheap cider...poison....lol
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    Paddington Street Aston

    Thank Lyn First photo shows our house 39 just up past the lamppost almost last on the right. I spent a lot of time swinging on the arm of that lamppost My nickname “ monkey “ , later i became a very good gymnast .... Al
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    Paddington Street Aston

    Hi Lyn Thanks for your lovely welcome . Yes I lived at 39 , we left in 1959/60 , moving to Clifford street at the bottom end near Burberry street Kind regards... Al n.b. My Sister Margaret , Topsy turvy is a member here , I am sure you had contact with her...
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    Paddington Street Aston

    Hi .... Dave Astly ? Yes , still in Philippines , I have sent you a couple of mails but no reply... good to be back in contact ! Al
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    Paddington Street Aston

    Hi Di I remember your brother Albert. You mention Kench , their daughter HAZEL was my childhood sweetheart ! Take care Albert Clayton No. 39
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