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Yep! That's what I mean, ancient history. Now where did I put that packet of Oxydol?

Yep, as I thought, yesterday's men. just like Blackburn Olympic. Remind me, was that before Lloyd George?

Should the Birmingham History Forum be re-named the Birmingham Ancient History Forum in view of the FACT that Villa haven't won any trophy this millenium. You remember when the boots had hard toe-caps and shorts were worn mid-calf and you could still get change out of a farthing for half a stone...

Well done Ladies! So Blues teams have won two major cups this millenium and that's two more than the Villa!

There's a village pub nearby that I think is the only one with the name: "The Bull & Specs"

Lawden Road prior to demolition.

Touch of density

May 1969 I was at Wembley to watch England beat Scotland 4 - 1. Jimmy Herriot was in goal for Scotland. I think it was the only time I ever wanted him to have an off night. Peters and Hurst got a brace each for England and Colin Stein scored for Scotland. Me and my mate bought a couple of...

Sure am, footprints nailed to the concrete since 54. eee lad them wuz the days.

'ockey! 'ockey 'ockey Oi! Oi! Oi! Aye aye aye aye Herriot is better than Yashin Hockey is better than Eusebio And Villa are in for a thrashin!

The very same Reggie.

Not sure if this photo was removed at some time. Flats/Maisonettes on the Coventry Road. Looking toward the Kingston Cinema and taken just above the junction with Bordesley Park Road.

Taken last year at Tyseley. Kolhapur (pictured right) alongside Princess Elizabeth

LMS Jubilee Class: KOLHAPUR. Built in Glasgow (1934) Now in Tyseley Locomotive Works.

Hi Redken, Thanks for the photos. Beamish Road looks in a sad state. Our house was just to the right of the white car. There didn't use to be a blade of grass on the island, cos of the footie! Did you know that ten times round that island was exactly one mile. In the 53 Coronation, the island...

Remember McGauley’s up on the “Cov?” The Plume and the Dolphin and the Old Lodge? Remember the Kingston on a Saturday Morn And smacking the horse with your trousers all worn? Kicking a ball in black Kingston ash Then returning home with a sweat laden dash To pick up a Jubbly frozen...

Hi Redken, Seeing the chippy next door to the Old Lodge brought back memories. The chips were so pale I'm sure they were just frightened by the fat. Fish and chips 1/3d.

Well done Warren, you've done a good job, just like the Blues tonight eh?:smug:

Hi Roy, It reads J & W Mitchell Ltd. Try this: https://www.wopc.co.uk/uk/mitchell.html

The 1891 London Census Transcription lists Letter Carrier. It corresponds not suprisingly to: Postman.