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I seem to recall the name Ashford’s from somewhere, where were they based Nick? I remember that my Grandfather had coal delivered by a Mr. Bradbury after he retired. Due to him being in the business for many years I remember that he got his own old large scales out and weighed every bag of coal...

I thought some of you may like to see the attached wonderful picture. It is a photograph of my Grandfathers horse & cart taken outside his house in Reservoir Retreat, Ladywood. (Now classed as Edgbaston) His name was Joseph Harris and he ran a Coal merchants business. Before moving to Reservoir...

That certainly brings back memories! My Dad always took me (well, dragged me) to a Barbers in Heath St, Winson Green, by the junction of Winson Green Rd. I remember sitting in the barber’s chair looking at all the bottles and jars of lotions & potions trying to work out what they were and hoping...

Thanks for the advice on that site Astoness. It does bring back memories of my misspent youth though! More info on Crabtree Road and The Prince George found here; www.ted.rudge.btinternet.co.uk/id23.htm

To put your mind at rest, the pub on the corner of Crabtree Rd was The Prince George. If you want to find out the names of any other "watering holes" in Brum take a look here; www.midlandspubs.co.uk/birmingham/

I came across the attached photo whilst looking for something else, I thought you would all find the following link regarding this picture interesting; www.thevalvepage.com/tvyears/articals/bham/press_show/press_show.htm Anybody know where Telegraph House was? I don't think it was linked to...