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  1. Frank Parker

    Birmingham City - Arthur Foster!

    Thanks Barry. I did contact them but they never got back to me! I will try again. Keep Right On! :-) Thanks Alberta. I am going to Edgbaston Cricket Ground Monday so I should find out more about him and his Brother Frank. :-) Thanks mate. :-) Much obliged Alf, thank you. :-)
  2. Frank Parker

    135 Dollman Street and onwards!

    I think that is right as we left in 1971 and it wasn't long after they came down!
  3. Frank Parker

    boatmen and families

    Actually Kerry there is some information here if you like: https://forum.birminghamhistory.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17943 :)
  4. Frank Parker

    boatmen and families

    Cool site and fantastic photo's, well done! If you ever find anything about the Allcott's then please let me know. I have boaties on my Mom's side of the family and if you go on Ancestry I can let you access my Family tree and read about them and the names of their boats. :)
  5. Frank Parker

    St Anne's School Duddeston

    Thanks Chris, that's where the piccies in the link in my post above are from! ;-)
  6. Frank Parker

    Decimalisation In 1971

    Great memories there folks, keep them coming! :-)
  7. Frank Parker

    Hillstone Infants and Junior School

    I just wanted to add as well that if anyone remembers me from Hillstone, and If by some chance you are one of those that came on this site browsing, or if you know of anyone from Hillstone (Pupils and Teachers) then please get in touch via Friends Reunited prefably, or on here if not, and I will...
  8. Frank Parker

    Byng Kenrick Central School, Tile Cross, Birmingham

    Does anyone remember Byng Kenrick Central School and any pupils, teacher's etc. It is now known as The International School and Community College. I went to BKC from 1977 - 1982. If you was in Mr Sanderland's class when you left you should remember me or if you played footy in the playground...
  9. Frank Parker

    St Anne's School Duddeston

    Does anyone remember this School? Most of my siblings went there when we all lived in Dollman Street! There are some photo's to reminisce about here! :-)
  10. Frank Parker

    Longmeadow Girls School Shard End

    I remember it. Three of my Sisters went there in the 70's. We used to live up the road by the British Legion, Hurst Lane. :-)
  11. Frank Parker

    Decimalisation In 1971

    LOL, ain't that the truth!
  12. Frank Parker

    Decimalisation In 1971

    OOPS! I forgot to add a page! Here is the inside cover and page 1! Sorry! :-)
  13. Frank Parker

    Decimalisation In 1971

    The end of the booklet including the shoppers table pull out that was in the middle! :-)
  14. Frank Parker

    Decimalisation In 1971

    More pages! :-)
  15. Frank Parker

    Decimalisation In 1971

    I was rummaging through a few old things of mine and I came across the following booklet about decimalisation that I am certain many will remember! Myself I was only a month away from being 5 so I don't personally! I remember Mom and Dad telling me when I got older that a lot of people felt...
  16. Frank Parker

    Warwickshire Cricket Club - Frank & Arthur Foster!

    Wiki doesn't show anything there but does here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Foster_(cricketer) The Mail article is great, thanks Linda. :-)
  17. Frank Parker

    Foster

    A bit of information for anyone interested: Frank Foster played County Cricket for Warwickshire (there is a possibility he may of played for England as well?!). There is a road named after him called Foster Way. I also think that two more players, named Tom Dollery and Bill Hollies, have...
  18. Frank Parker

    Birmingham City - Arthur Foster!

    Can anyone please help me find any information on Arthur Webster Foster (1894-1954) who played inside left for The Blues. I am told he scored 2 goals in 1918. Do you think the club would still have records of him playing for them and photo's?
  19. Frank Parker

    Warwickshire Cricket Club - Frank & Arthur Foster!

    Can anyone please help me find any information on Frank Foster (1889-1958) who played County Cricket for Warwickshire (there is a possibility he may of played for England as well?!) Do you think the club would still have records of him playing for them and photo's? Also it is understood that...
  20. Frank Parker

    Greyhound Coaches Owned By Sam Wilkes

    No worries Mo. :)
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