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That is beautiful John. Very similar to the photo I have somewhere. Mary Harris died in Church Row Overbury and we took photos of the house. Present owners must have wondered what we were doing. Such a lovely area but my rellies were all farm labourers. Some were from Conderton just a stones...

Eric. What a superb painting. My Harris family originated in Overbury, having moved from 'down the road' in Ashchurch when William married Elizabeth Allard in St Faith church Overbury in 1743. There remained a Harris in the village until 1968 when the last of that clan died. Would you mind if I...

I went to Erdington Hall School from 1957-1961 and walked from Abbey Road, up Hunton Hill and down Wheelwright Road, so it's a wonder my footprints aren't imprinted on that road. Yes it certainly brings back memories. Lynda:)

What about Larry Grayson: Look at the muck in 'ere and Shut that door. Lynda:)

Brucies have got to be the best. Let's face it we still use many of them even now. Old as he is I love to see him on a Saturday night. Lynda:)

I do so love these old maps. I find them quite fascinating. Thank you for the info. Lynda:)

When I was little and was perhaps ' playing up ' as they used to say, Mom would call me a ' sooner .' Where on earth did that come from. You know I never heard a bad word come from my Moms mouth. I wish I could say the same. Lynda:)

In our little village here in Wales, I live on a hillside looking down into the village. At 11am I heard a lonely bugle play, and amid the peace and tranquility, I found it very moving. We mustn't forget, but the saddest part of it is that those who run the countries we live in will still send...

Keep your chin up Mike and make sure you get better every day. All the best., and get plenty of restzzz Lynda:)

All I can say on the matter is that as a Brummie in exile here in Wales, I like nothing better than hearing a voice from Brum out of the blue. I warm to them straight away, and want to know where they come from and if they remember so and so, or such a place. I love the countryside around, and...

Changing the subject a little....talking to my husband about the posting, and he says he and his mate Bill always met in the Alhambra Pub in town for a quick one before going on to the Locarno to survey the talent......:Dancedancer01: Was there a pub named the Alhambra back then in the sixties...

THERES NO PLACE LIKE HOME. Lynda:)

We are all behind you Mike. Get well soon. Lynda:)

I can never get these ones, but I don't think its Slade Road, unless its Stockland Green, but I don't think so. Shall follow the thread with interest. Lynda

Love the new site my friend. Lynda:)

Only worked for them for a couple of years back in the sixties. Did the wages and also manned the telephones for a period of time. A few good memories of my time there. Lynda

May I add my thoughts and prayers for you all today. I have faith that we will all be reunited in the near future. Love and best wishes. Lynda

Didn't I know them as pineapple creams? They had a pineapple base in a tart and were covered with cream and then iceing. Mom used to treat me to one every week. Lovely. Lynda

May you find the strength to cope with your sad loss Lyn. Our thoughts are with you and your family. and we send our love. David and Lynda Harvey xx

Re: Looking for any Robinsons/ Harris/ Stych/ Gillams Hello there My maiden name was Harris and we originated in Overbury in Worcestershire. There were a few Henry's in the family and I can remember the name Aunty Cissie. but cannot really identify her at present. The family ended up in...