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    Take me High starring Cliff Richard

    I know. On Saturday evening there was open air concert on field opposite where I now live. They playing all the old 60s hits. Was out in front garden rocking till it finished at 11.30.
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    Take me High starring Cliff Richard

    Went to see Tommy Steele Tommy the Torador and was thrown out cinema for being too loud
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    Take me High starring Cliff Richard

    Yes remember the premiere in Brum. If can remember years earlier when Cliff Richard films Like Summer Holiday came out.there were problems at cinemas from the teenagers ripping up seats. The Selly Oak cinema had that problem. Just think now that we teenagers from that time are now pensioners.
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    Anyone remember visiting Weymouth

    Yes was Shirley Ann Field. Think the male actor talking to Shirley Ann.Was either American or Canadian actor. He was in couple TV series in 60s. Dont remember his name.
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    Fish and Chip shop scratchings

    HI Speedy. The one chippy in Market Place and the other one was on Road out of Shipston, Was also Fruit and Veg shop.They only fried there couple days a week.Think on the London road .
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    Fish and Chip shop scratchings

    Our chip shop in the 60s had new Gadget that would warm up pies,Everyone was facinated,Now most homes have microwave.
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    Birmingham Accident Hospital

    Mr London was pioneer in the vision that the care of accident victim started at the scene of accident.He took time to give lectures to Ambulance staff. in the days that the training was very basic. His support was for the future vision of Ambulance service was vital in the early days. The...
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    Fish and Chip shop scratchings

    And a bottle of Tizer,
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    Fish and Chip shop scratchings

    Did they Fry in Lard? Memory of giant blocks of lard...........
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    Albert Terrace,Moseley Road.

    Thanks for information.The mention of Social Security office in Ravenhurst street cofirms my suspicion that 7 Albert Terrace and 7 Back of 56 Moseley road was same location.
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    Albert Terrace,Moseley Road.

    Have listings between 1920 and 1935 for 7 Albert Terrace,Moseley road.Listings seem to alternate between 7 Albert terrace and 7 Back of 56 Moseley road.Could this be the same Address? Anyone please with old map for time periode 1920-1935
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    Ricketts Family Billsley area

    Hi . Any information would help.
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    Anyone remember visiting Weymouth

    Anyone seen the Oliver Reed film,https://youtu.be/8ZJv7DMz96A
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    Ricketts Family Billsley area

    Checking Electoral rolls from 1922 1955.Noticed my Gt Grandmothers surname changed from Wicketts to Ricketts. The Ricketts family lived Billesley area. I know they lived Oakcroft Road 1940s.I also know some of family used Billesley Arms in early 50s. Anyone researching Ricketts family from...
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    Anyone remember visiting Weymouth

    Was the pubs along the Esplanade that had the sailors on shore leave. Remember the Shore patrol being busy. Victoria bars being favorite
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    Birmingham Accident Hospital

    Yes there was very good staff at the Accy, When R.T.A in city would normally take casuality to nearest hospital accident department,but if thought injuries warrented would go direct to Accident hospital, There major injuries unit was top class.
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    Timmins

    Have in my family tree, Charles Conley marrage to Timmins, On 1911 census they living 87 Conybere street, Unfortunatly only using intitial for first names. A Conley nee Timmins born abt 1878 Hope street. Also on 1911 census father of A Timmins, G Timmins born abt 1840. Where born given Rovad street.
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    Take me High starring Cliff Richard

    Thank All for information Barry
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    Anyone remember visiting Weymouth

    They around on regular basis,Meet up at West Bay.Some really fantastic bikes,Sometimes can be 50/60 going through.There is national club that arrange the big events.
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    Anyone remember visiting Weymouth

    Hope he does well. Will try and see some of the Olympic events next year.
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