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  1. OtherHalf

    'Sun Cap'

    I dont know if it was sunkissed or not lol most of the orange drink was delivered by milkmen to the shops and the different dairies had their own brand of "orange " I delivered some to shops and schools when I worked the School runs at Tascos Dairies
  2. OtherHalf

    My trip to the Dentist.

    looking good JA.... I hate the dentists avoid em like the plague unless I cant stand the toothache as they say grit my teeth and then go ..
  3. OtherHalf

    A New Sister

    Blimey Ta 'ever you know how many we have and thats more than I do :D:D
  4. OtherHalf

    Remember hand signals

    not good on the quiz 26 :rolleyes: and me a professional hgv driver :crying:
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    Remember hand signals

    ...I still use some hand signals apart from the gestures that is :rolleyes: like the one to inform a traffic officer that I wish to turn left ..nowadays what few officers there are about just look at you in amazement dont think even they know what it means now:D:D
  6. OtherHalf

    2nd Btn. Worcestershire Soldiers relatives memories

    have you tried this link may help it has been posted before and they are very helpful as some members have found https://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showforum=42
  7. OtherHalf

    Severn valley railway.

    the forties weekends are always well attended :) We'll Meet Again June 27 28 and July 4 .5:)
  8. OtherHalf

    Societies: Loyal Caledonian Corks Society

    Barry Maggies Wilkes originated in Dudley if that is any help ?:)
  9. OtherHalf

    Old Meeting House.

    well done Wendy will look forward to seeing some pics:)
  10. OtherHalf

    Pensions for Widows

    try this link it may help :) https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=24&j=1
  11. OtherHalf

    Building Location

    it is Baddesley Clinton and Packington Hall is nearby as well both National Trust well worth a visit .
  12. OtherHalf

    Birmingham Trams

    blimey he must have been keen and fit Lloyd:) interesting photo ..outside Wrensons which I had occasion to go in a few times.. and just a little bit further down the road was the shop (modernised )where I worked in later years :)Ta
  13. OtherHalf

    Birmingham Trams

    nice little link to hong kong trams you can hire them :rolleyes: if only :) https://www.hktramways.com/en/home.html
  14. OtherHalf

    Where might this have been?

    nice link Mike have added it to have a look at later amazing what you find on the wonderful internet for free as well ta
  15. OtherHalf

    Help needed please photos of

    could try this cromwell st link https://forum.birminghamhistory.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18420&referrerid=5994
  16. OtherHalf

    What does this grave reference mean?

    this may be of help The exclusive right of burial (or Grave Deed) is sold for 50, 75 or 99 years. For a cremated remains plot, the exclusive right of burial is sold for 25, 50, 75 or 99 years. These are known as 'purchased graves' and although you never actually own the ground you do own the...
  17. OtherHalf

    Where might this have been?

    it may have been the museum entrance or library??? or at least an artist impression ... maybe ???? lol the top arch looks familiar ???
  18. OtherHalf

    Is this Villa tie a rarity?

    Hi Geoffrey not a villa fan but have a look on Ebay collectibles etc may give you an idea
  19. OtherHalf

    House prices

    some houses on Maney Hill now are in excess of £175 000 - £250. 000+ :);)
  20. OtherHalf

    Birmingham buses

    Originally Posted by nickcc101 What you would call finger trouble, or just unable to spell. Casle - Knight, just my sense of humour, no offence intended. Mike...............Mike I think he may have been a Knight Errant :rolleyes:I would like to know why he was...
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