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Sgt. J.P. Kenneally VC whose real name was Leslie Jackson, was born in Birmingham, England. Specifically, he was born at 104 Alexandra Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham. His birth date was March 15, 1921. VC ribbon being awarded in Tunisia.

Yes that's right demolished and rebuilt. Universal Sewing Machines went out of business years ago. Regards.

Universal Sewing Machines Hurst St 1950s.

Crikey that building brought back a few memories. It was the HQ of Universal Sewing Machines where I worked for a brief period as a 'Sewing Machine Mechanic' (front left on the picture) before joining the Army, which was a good move for me and I've never looked back. Keep up the good work

No Lyn it was decommissioned in the 60s and moved to a brand new station in Brook Lane Billesley. The original image was a poor b&w copy which i sharpened and colourised. Regards.

Blast from the past. Silver Street Kings Heath. Remember going there to children's Christmas Parties when my father was Stationed there in the late 40s Brigade Housing accommodation opposite the Station.

Breathing Apparatus Training School Central Fire Station 1960s. Climbing through a very small window into a room where ammonia gas is released. Not easy an easy exercise. BA sets in use. 1hr Proto no compressed air sets in those days.

Central Fire Station 1950s

Bordesley Green 1960s

Although i retired in 1990 I still keep in touch with my ex comrades (what's left of them) via Facebook. Quite a few are suffering or have died from COPD due to operational conditions in the 50s & 60s when we were encouraged to 'eat smoke' rather than wear Breathing Apparatus, except when it was...

Crikey that factory (Bencraft Ltd) brought memories I'd rather forget. One Sunday morning in the 60s I was a Breathing Apparatus operator on the 1st Pump Escape, turning out from Central Fire Station to a factory fire on Albion Streets patch. On arrival the building was well alight and I was...

At the present time I am researching the history of Kyre Park Hospital near Tenbury Wells and Kyrewood House Rochford during both World Wars and years thereafter for the Tenbury Wells Memories (and lives) of days gone by, and i have taken the liberty of using some of you images of Kyre Hospital...

Brilliant John much appreciated. I'll get it framed. Regards.

Many thanks Pedro 42 for enhancing my uncles picture I'll show them to the family they will love them. Regards

I have a picture of my uncle Walter who served in the Scots Guards. He was my hero and influenced me to join the Coldstream Guards. I have tried to colourise the portrait but it came out all wrong. I would be pleased if a member could do the job for me it would be very much appreciated. The cap...

Done my best but I'm sure the experts who enhance pictures on this site will do a better job. Regards

Cheers everybody 85 today. I don't count the days I make every day count as every day is a bonus now. Unfortunately, I lost my wife of 62 years last October. But, fortunately, i have a very lovely and loyal Daughter that i can count on. Picture taken at Heather Road Small Heath 1941.Regards

Cheers mate much appreciated

Hi Pedrocut, My Father was in the AFS line up being inspected by the King at Calthorpe Park in April 1941. A close up picture of the King talking to my Father as I remember it hanging on the living room when I was a kid has been lost and I'd love to see a copy as I have been searching for it for...

Cheers John you're done a grand job and I am extremely pleased with the outcome. I have no other pictures of him. Thanking you again you are a star.