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8) A few Froth Blower related images.:biggrin: An AOFB day trip to Cheddar circa 1930 Auto Outings for Bairns - AOFB members taking under privilidged children for days out to the seaside or countryside, for many it was the first trip outside of London. Believed to be from the London...

8) I remember Cyril too, didn't know that was his name though. The 'resident' band for Sunday's , lunchtime freebie, and Sunday nights was led by Mal Ford and changed names a couple of times depending on how many current band members there were but normally the Mal Ford something or other. They...

And here is the HP factory fron the air circa 2004.

Cromwell, I'm glad it's not been put on eBay - even if that is a yet. I'm sure that there will be something of interest amongst it - I know that the picture of Sir Alfred Fripp is - I'd love to know the origins, especially if it was taken in Birmingham. Is it appropriate to post AOFB related...

Hello, I'm looking for any information on the Birmingham Medal co. - Silversmiths and Medallists. I believe that they were formed in 1921 and employed many disabled ex servicemen ( injured in the Great War ). I know that in 1922 they operated out of 58 Vittoria St, 1926 they moved to Summer...

Sorry to hear that you were stitched up Moma P, but hey, a looker in a miniskirt, you can't blame them now can you ?

Nice to see a few memories posted. Like John I remember the smell from the HP got right up the nose sometimes. I was lucky enough to 'visit' a great number of local factories in the late '70's early '80's . I was an apprentice with GPO telephones and had to go around quite a few places mending...

That's mighty fine of you Cromwell. Shame it's already been put on eBay. I'm always keen to further my knowledge on the AOFB, I'm hoping that other members may be able to add knowledge too. There were quite a few AOFB Vats ( meeting places) in Birmingham, those are going to be a line on...

HP Factory closure I'm sorry to see that Heinz have gone through with their planned closure of the HP factory at Aston Cross. Another iconic landmark destined to the bulldozer methinks. I was fortunate to have visited the Ansells brewery when it was still there, another great recent loss...

Two great public houses - the Bartons Arms and The Griffin, real beer. I was at the Pub History Society / Friends of the Froth Blowers meeting at the Bartons Arms, a thoroughly enjoyable day with some Oakham Ales - lubrication in moderation of course - I know Frothblower was there too, anyone...

Hello, I'm looking for any information on the Birmingham Medal co. - Silversmiths and Medallists. I believe that they were formed in 1921 and employed many disabled ex servicemen ( injured in the Great War ). I know that in 1922 they operated out of 58 Vittoria St, 1926 they moved to Summer...