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Was it the Light of Asia .

Opposite Crawford’s shop was this other attached picture of shops. On the left of Crawfords marked Restaurant, which was a previously A D Wimbush bakers shop. Also attached are the names and numbers for this area.

The church was at the top of Prince Albert Street on the corner with Little Green Lane. it became a cash and carry before it was demolished. The black and white building to the left of the church was a Sunday school/hall for activities to keep the kids occupied And off the streets.My family...

Same shop but my everlasting memory was the huge bacon slicer. The operator turned a handle that moved the base holding the meat, and with his free hand caught the slice and put it on a piece of grease proof paper.

Hi Stitcher, The attached picture shows the old Houses Bakery buildings on the bend of Muntz Street approaching Grange Road.

Stitcher, a Houses bakery delivery van and advertisement.

Hi Stitcher, my brother worked at the bakery in Muntz Street, it was called ‘Houses’. I have a Houses delivery vehicle somewhere, not sure if it was horse drawn or Electric, I will try and find it. Ray.

Hi Annie, After I left Little Green Lane school, I went to Alston Road School, a place I detested. Don’t remember the ‘Dance’, but after spending 4 great years at LGL, I cannot ever recall attending any social gathering connected with Alston Road School. I did however have my wedding reception...

Hi PA739, within the Brueton family, do you remember a lad called Roy ? many thanks Pauline.

Hi sandy12. Can you remember mr Alfred Brueton and Laura Brueton who lived at 37 or 1/37 Cooksey avenue. regards Pauline.

Hi Annie, all the time I knew you at Little Green Lane School and seeing you at my wedding, I never remembered you living in Victoria Street. I lived in the Prince Albert Street. Ray.

Have to say the standards are superb, thank you Jonob.

Thank you oldMohawk, knowing you donate your time and effort for free, makes people like me so gratefu.

I thought it may be a little harder. But thank you so much, it’s great.

I hope every ‘picture magician’ that contributes to this fabulous site had a very merry Christmas and the very best wishes for 2022. Having been away over Christmas and new year, we returned with lots of photographs, one in particular I have, needs the reflection taken out of my glasses. Many...

Thank you oldMowhawk, he looks much better, Pauline.

Hello, could I ask for someone to add some grey hair to this picture ( The gent in the middle) of a family member who so likes to enjoy himself whilst out with the family. Thank you so much, Pauline.

OldMowhawk, thank you so much, I was afraid this picture was ‘beyond alteration’, but once again you and the other members have come up trump.

Thank you jukebox, such a difference! Pauline.

Think it was Mapstones I did night shift collecting newspapers and packing bundles of newspapers.