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Astonian, I was really confused, talking about cricket and football in a single post. The cream of all teams, you must have two in mind: Warwickshire and Birmingham City...I couldn't agree with you more.

Loveley photos. It is difficult to set exact time by fashion, but it would appear about 1885 - 1890 circa. The photograph taken alongside yours is dated 1885, note the similarity in dress and the pose set by the photographer.

Its the Biggest Spotted Dog you ever did see. Woodentop.

:) Its difficult to see through the bars,

Lovely photo Baron, so it was pre-victorian.

Baron, Was that before or after Queen Victoria?

Hi Jlowe. The following were pubs in Watery Lane: The Anchor, The Barrel, The Coachsmiths Arms,The Crown and Anchor, The Sailors Return and The Whire Hart. THE BIRMINGHAM TO WARWICK CANAL 1793 -1972 Crossing the River Rea on an aqueduct, the canal climbs southward out of the valley by means...

You may be interested to know that Sandy Lane and Watery Lane are divided by the Coventry Road at Bordesley. Not far from Birmingham City Football ground at St Andrews. There used to be a pub in Watery lane called the Barrel, I say used to be because I don't think it is there now, at the lower...

Hi Junie, Other than drinking Typhoo, all the info I have, I read in a book by Kenneth Williams entitled: The Story of Typhoo and The Birmingham Tea Industry.Pubslihed by Quiller Press ISBN: 1 - 870948 - 28 - 9

Henry Joseph Whitlock established a studio at 11 New Street Birmingham. assisted by his two sons Arthur ( born 1865 Birmingham) Henry junior, aka Harry ( born c1871 Birmingham ). Henry Joseph Whitlock founded the firm of H. J. Whitlock & Sons of Birmingham and Wolverhampton. A studio named...

Hi Typhoo Teaers, This is a picture of: E H Pedvin and Joe Taylor with the Tea girls at Bordesley Street.

Len, You could be right. Its very difficult to find precise info. Found this: 1952 V1Queen Elizabeth 11 Sc293 SG516 1d blue 1951 King George V1 Sc281 SG504 1d light blue

Hello again, These particular stamps were from 1950. So probably the 1d Blue would have been available until the King's death in 1952.

:) At least I've got the right colour this time:

Ok Astonian, I'll keep an eye out.

Or could it be this one?

So which King George, the V or V1?

Is this the stamp?

Oops sorry about that...I've been looking at Elizabeth stamps not Georges..Stupid boy!

When you say 2 and a half Penny, do you mean p or d?