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Fantastic photographs. Does anyone else have any Burma soldier pictures to share? My Dads brother was killed in April 1945 in Meiktila just days before his regiment was sent back to India. This is his grave this rear on 11/11/09

I was at Marsh Hill Open Air School in the 60's and my Mother was there also in the 40's. The head was Mrs Browning. Anyone else go there? regards Amanda

Thank you Lyn and everyone else who looked for the photo. Its a superb picture regards Amanda

Re:DEMOLISHING Duddeston Manor School. I cant believe it! Where did you get the news from? a s wood

I remember Elaine Fisher. Her Mum Winnie, was a friend of my Mothers for years. I think they, Winnie and Elaine, visited us every week. We lived in the flats in Duddeston Manor Rd. regards a.s.wood

Thank you Phil for that information. I am sure that someone on this forum will have known the place and have been there like me. Sunday schools were big in Nechells when I was growing up. We went to them all. regards Amanda

Great news (and we all need some of that) I am so pleased for you both regards Amanda

Does anyone remember the Gospal Message Mission? It was held in a building at the top of some rickety stairs on the left hand side, just before the bridge at Great Lister Street? The bridge on the way to Saltley. Also during the summer they would sometimes have a marquee in front of the flats...

Robert John Pitcher and his wife Mary Onions was my mothers uncle and aunt. Her grandparents Arthur and Elizabeth Pitcher just lived by the shop belonging to the Onions family. Robert and Marys daughter Josie emigrated to Australia with her husband and family. They are both now deceased. Their...

Thank you Postie The picture is perfect regards a s wood

Does anyone have a photo of this place off Duddeston Mill Rd. POSTIE did put one on the forum in 2006 but its gone now. I would love to see it A S Wood

There is a part of Witton Cemetery that is just a Jewish Cemetery. It is on Warren Road Kingstanding, just across from the main cemetery on The Ridgeway Erdington. It is called Witton Jewish cemetery. Hope this helps regards Amanda

Its not there now, it was demolished along with the school. It definately was the caretakers house. regards Amanda

Yes Dr Tighe was also in Ashted Row and moved to Greenbank house. I cant believe that we are the only 2 folk on this site that remember Dr Gubbins. regards Amanda

Does anyone remember Dr Gubbins. He was up there by Ashted Row and moved to Greenbank House when it opened. I would just love a photograph of him. My Mother was a particular favorite of him and he would always ask her what antibiotics she thought would be best! He always gave us that wonderful...

Zoomer I have sent you a message on your profile page. I am interested in the Warwicks. My Grandad was in the 1/8th. Terry Carter was a great help to me, thank you Terry! I am always looking for pictures of Warwickshire soldiers. One day I just might find Grandad on one. regards Amanda

My Dad who grew up in Whitehouse Street was one of those kids asking for the lunches. Anthea who is your husband regards Amanda

Not long after the statue was erected, a group of us local kids were gathered together for a photograph of us on the statue. I think that it was for the Bham Mail. We did have the paper cutting but where it is now I dont know. Someone may be able to trace it. This forum seems to be able to track...

Derek it was my Uncle Sam Millington who was the boss you are talking of. regards Amanda

Thank you both this is the Tram. I am so grateful regards Amanda