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    Miiller lamps Aston Brook St

    Antiques them.
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    Van Allen clothes shops

    I remember Van Allans in the Bull Ring. My friends and I would haunt the town every Saturday, with no money just dreaming.
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    Leo Bloom, Great Hampton St.

    Where did you find those pictures, the advert is great.
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    Paratrooper

    The painting is superb, you are talented Eric.
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    Midland Counties Dairy

    My ex worked there and used to bring home damaged packets of ice cream. We were addicted to it.
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    Traditional Songs we sang at school

    The Minstral Boy to the war is gone oh how sad that was. The children of today dont sing in school like we did. I loved it.
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    The War in Burma

    Its great to have so many photos. I have lots of books re the war in Burma. All the time I look with a magnifying glass to see if our Jackie is in the picture. We only have one photo of him.
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    Comics Part 2

    Does anyone remember Look and Learn? They were really good. I was a fan of the Bunty and was even in the Bunty club and still have my membership card to this day. Sad really.
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    New Street Station From 1854 - 1966

    Thank you for those links Richie.
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    Winterbourne House & Garden

    What lovely photos, makes you want to visit.
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    Parks Equipment (Swings etc)

    Great picture
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    Gosta Green Through Duddeston

    What a great photo
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    Child Migrants from Birmingham

    My fathers Gt Uncle was sent by Middlemores in 1896 age 12 to Nova Scotia. This according to his admission page, was due to truanting and mixing with bad types. I have spent a lot of time tracking his movements. He appeared to have a good life, no children, two wives. He did manage to contact...
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    Nickel works Erdington

    Lovely photo, my grandmother could be on there regards Amanda
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    New John St West Calthorpe Arms

    Re: Bridge St West Calthorpe Arms It seems to say New John St West. regards Amanda
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    Vicarage Road Aston

    Sorry Linda but no link has appeared. I did however look on the other thread before posting, and any photos that may have been on there, are no longer there. Thankyou Shera for the house number. regards Amanda
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    Vicarage Road Aston

    I was talking to my Nan who was 93 on Sunday about Vicarage Rd. Her family lived there in early 1900's and moved to Park Rd just before WW2. She lived right opposite the school she said. Does anyone have any photos of Vicarage Rd as she would really love to see it again. Her family name was...
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    Bobby Budgie - An emotional Brummie says goodbye to his old friend

    10 years is along time to have a pet in your life. You are understandably upset. I'm sure that you are right and he was saying goodbye. Take care Amanda
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    Development of Duddeston / Nechells REPLIES

    My Mom worked at Everitts for a while. Ihave a clear recolection of the layout of that shop. Amanda
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    Co-operative Transport Department

    My Uncle Joe worked there and I believe that he painted the vehicles. Would anyone have known him? regards Amanda
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