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    Group Photo

    Hiya, I am sure that George Quibell is part of Beryl Quibell's family who allowed me to post a picture from her family album. I will pass on your comments. Regards.
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    Group Photo

    A Family of Plasters called Quibell renovating houses following bomb damage or new Council Houses in Birmingham. Family photo courtesy of Beryl Quibell
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    West Midlands Fire Service

    Central Fire Station married quarters landing crew taking a break in the 50s.
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    West Midlands Fire Service

    Jubilant winners of the Brigade BA Competitions. My good friend in the service cap. "Lofty" Sanders RIP. Birmingham Fire & Ambulance Service.
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    West Midlands Fire Service

    Acocks Green Fire Station 1941 my Station for a couple of years in the 70s Cheers Viv I will keep them coming.
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    Group photos

    Despatch Riders Hobmore Road
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    West Midlands Fire Service

    Birmingham Fire Brigade Ladies Football Team
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    Aston Fire Station

    Yes 1 hour or 2 hour proto depending on size of the oxygen cylinder.
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    Aston Fire Station

    Siebel Gorman Proto Breath Apparatus used by Birmingham Fire Brigade until it was superseded by Compressed Air Sets in the 70s. Picture taken at Aston Fire Station on the right my ex comrades Fm Clive James and Fm Mick Rooney. The duration of Proto could be extended by closing and opening the...
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    Central Fire Station Hq

    Central Fire Station nearing completion by Percy Cox main contractor
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    Fatal Fire Frankfurt St Hockley

    https://m.facebook.com/groups/107579369785/permalink/10157295026684786/
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    horse drawn engine

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/766295596743291/permalink/3900102363362583/
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    West Midlands Fire Service

    White Watch Central Fire Station early 60s. I (1st left back row) am only one of 3 who are still alive and kicking.
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    West Midlands Fire Service

    BF&AS Breathing Apparatus Competitions Central fire Station
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    West Midlands Fire Service

    WMFS. CFO George Merrill RIP and another. Line up of Firemen in Chrome Helmets at Central Fire Station.
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    West Midlands Fire Service

    Birmingham Fire & Ambulance Service. Competition winners.
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    West Midlands Fire Service

    Training School Instructors West Midlands Fire Service. Mo Acker RIP on the right
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    Group photos

    BSA my mate Alan Sumner 2nd right back row
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    Birmingham City Police 1839 - 1974

    Does anybody know Martin Green joined Birmingham City Police after demob from the Coldstream Guards in 1960 discharged on medical grounds in the 60s went to work for the Birmingham Mail.
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    who likes 1920 and 30s 40s music

    I originally downloaded this some years ago because I am into music from the 50s and 60s my era. So, don't forget to click on those boxes as there are some memorable songs in there.
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