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    National Service

    What is an M.U? I would be interested if anyone has any information on a Sutton Coldfield RAF Camp during late 40's early 50's. Any help much appreciated. Carolann
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    National Service

    I think it was a training camp.
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    National Service

    It has been interesting reading your posts about National Service. I am researching my family history and came across a link with the RAF camp in Sutton Coldfield 1949/50. I wondered if any BHF members were stationed there at that time. Carolann
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    Sweets We Used To Have

    After seeing this post I bought some last week, but like many things it was not as nice as I remember it. I found it oversweet with an unpleasant aftertaste. Still it only cost a pound for three bars and my husband ate the rest!
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    Pre-decimalisation money

    As Brownies in the 1950s we did "Willing shilling week" Not sure that would be an appropriate fund raising event now!
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    Adverts of yesteryear.

    I used to love Horlicks tablets.
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    Birmingham Accents

    It's what you say that is important, not your accent. We choose the words we say but our accent is part of our identity.
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    Peaky Blinders - A world away from Downton!

    Congratulations to Steven Knight on being awarded a CBE.
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    sayings

    That description as used by Sam on Emmerdale last night referring to Mandy
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    C & A Modes Corporation street

    That rings a bell. I think that was it. Strange name now I come to think of it. What was it meant to signify?
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    C & A Modes Corporation street

    So did I. It was my go to shop for clothes in th mid to late 60s. They had a section that was aimed at young women's fashion. I can't remember the name of the label. The other shop that was an affordable favourite was Dorothy Perkins.
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    Accents

    His name is Richie Anderson, formerly with BBC WM 95.6. He is great to hear, particularly when he talks about BUZZES. His accent really comes to the fore when he is talking about any of the west midland area
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    Our childhood toys

    my husband said that phenolphthalein is a strong laxative. Some interesting times when he was at school!
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    Our childhood toys

    My husband isn't a member but is really enjoying this thread. It is bringing back many memories and leading to discussions about the chemicals that were accessible in the past. (He is a retired science teacher)
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    Saturday jobs

    it was fun at times, particularly when the latest toys came out. I worked for part of the time at the stationery department at the front of the shop. I do remember the 1966 World Cup Willy and the gold James Bond Aston Martin with the ejector seat. We used to demonstrate the toys to customers...
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    Saturday jobs

    My first job was as a Saturday girl in a small hairdressers on Jockey Rd Wylde Green. I got 10 shillings working 9-6. Washing hair,taking out rollers, sweeping up, .among tea etc. This was 1965 I was 14. When I was 15 I worked at Gills toy shop on the Parade in Sutton. I got about £1-10...
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    Gunter Primary School

    Brilliant. Which one is you? Which one is Ian?
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    Few Old Bikes

    Thanks. Not the same person.
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    Few Old Bikes

    The man on the left resembles my uncle and he was a motorbike enthusiast. Do you know who he is?
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    Gunter Primary School

    Yes she did. She is now retired. I will pass your message on to her. If you wish you can private message me with your name and the years you were there to if she remembers you.
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