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Morturn, can my image of the Curley family be improved? Curly did a great job and I thank him. Any more would be good as I am having it printed on canvas tomorrow!

Thanks so much Curly......funny your name is Curly!

I wondered if you could help with this old pic? I want to have it printed on canvas but the image is too poor. Lulu

The Curley family. James and Gertrude Landlords of The Salutation, Alma St, with their sons.

I was driving past the car park where Alex's Pie Stand used to be a few weeks ago with my dad. He told me that it was the place to go after the pubs and clubs had closed. My dad is what you call 'a face' in Brum and as a young spiv dressed immaculately..... he later became the 'Man For A Van'...

Hi Neville It was 383 Cooksey Road. I have attached the 1955 electoral roll showing Gertrude Curley and her son John Thomas Curley, known as Tom. He was my grandfather.

Can anyone recall Curley Stores? My Gt Grandmother Gertrude Curley ran it. Here is a picture of the shop and a picture of Gertrude behind the counter.

Here is a picture of my Gt Grandmothers Shop on Cooksey Road - Gertrude Curley. Notice the bunting? Maybe the picture was taken during some kind of celebration?

Here is my grandfather Tom Curley (at the front singing) with his act The Barrow Boys. Also his 'card' with contact info.

do you recall Curley's Stores 383 Cooksey Road?

I love hearing the stories about the old Bull Ring..... My Nan worked in the old Market Hall and she use to tell me all about the old town from the comfort of her lovely home in Knowle. My dad has always been a ducker and diver and used to sell anything from a suitcase on the streets around the...

Hi Bewdley Thanks for your reply. I have researched the electoral rolls and have this info, but I thank you again for taking the time to post the accurate dates for the Curley family at the Sally Inn. John (my G Father) and his brother Leslie are listed at Salterton Place, I assumed it was part...

Hi Jackie I hope you can help me????? My Gt Grandfather ran the Sally in Alma Street. His name was James Curley and his wife was Gurtrude. Not sure of specific dates but it was approx 1920 to the late 1940's even early 1950???? My grandfather Tom was a stand up comedian and my dad spent happy...

can you post this photo again Mikejee?

Fantastic..... can't wait to hear more info.... hopefully someone will have memories of Tom Curley?

LIGHTHALL LANE???? Driving me mad!!!! I know the area well. I know all about the Burman family etc and Lighthall Farm & school. My Gt Gt Grandmother must have been referring to a 'local or slang' name?????? I reckon it is a Lane lost from time past?

Light Hall Solihull I am trying to identify the place referred to in this letter sent to my grandmother from her grandmother in 1949. In the letter it states that she had an Aunt who lived on the Main Road (assuming Stratford Road) who she used to visit until "Uncle died" then she goes on to...

Does anyone have info on Heath Green Road, Winson Green? Old photo would be appreciated.

I think I should begin a post titled 'Ask Gramps'..... he was born 17.09.1922 in the London Tavern Saltley and is still absolutely on the ball. He is the source of so much info..... what do you all think?

Thanks Mikejee Don't the old folk make you laugh..... I called Gramps to tell him about the replies and he said 'my dad had 2 pet goats he use to walk around on leads' Never mentioned it before!!!!!