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Just to confirm that Manor class locomotives were still running out of Snow Hill as late as June 1963. The caption is self explanatory. Eddie

A couple of Grange class locomotives at Tyseley: 1950 & 1965

In the forties, one would often see a Manor, or a Grange class engine working between Snow Hill & Tyseley, even Bulldogs, Saints/Courts, & Stars. Happy days, and a wonderful steam era. I started engine 'spotting' around 1942, both GWR & LMS, but gave up in 1948. Becoming a professional musician...

I have just found this lovely photograph in one of Alton Douglas' excellent books of old Birmingham (Highly recommend them). In a previous posting, on one of the Moor Street threads, I wrote about this building, Henry Kenway Ltd., which was located at the other end of Moor Street, towards Dale...

I believe I am right in stating that there is very little left of the original Flying Scotsman. I am a very keen steam enthusiast, but Duchess of Sutherland is still running, and the re-streamlined Duchess of Hamilton (work undertaken by Tyseley), also available, if needed, perhaps we should...

Just watching TV Channel 81.....Films of bygone years. Edgar Lustgarden introducing, and telling his stories of true murder cases. I had forgotten all about him. Eddie

When one lives, everyday of their life, with a person, or in an environment, one hardly notices the changes. It is a gradual process, and changes, which are caused by age, or choice, only become apparent over time. The more photographs I see of 'modern' Birmingham, with all the 'hustle &...

Having been at Golden Hillock Road school in the forties, our only area for football was the tarmac school playground, so we would use the Cole Bank Road playing field for all of our football and cricket matches against other schools. Eddie

Hi Smudger, Delighted to read that you are still alive, kicking, and having fun. I think what she was really whispering was "Tonight dear, I am going to give you super sex", and his reply was "That's nice dear, but I think I will have the soup" (Better get back on track, before the Moderators...

I have just re-called a real blast from my childhood. A friend has shown me a box of old 78 r.p.m. records that was collected, many years ago, from the local village school. The records are all country style music dancing for young children. I well remember experiencing this sort of school...

Going through some old address book details, and I came across the name ........ELMIRA COLLINS. I have often been asked questions such as: "Who is the most famous/best/nicest musician you have met? An impossible question to answer, but I can tell you who was the most beautiful musician I have...

Absolutely correct Bob.

Nice to see my friend, and fellow drummer, Ian Palmer, doing so well. Ian has been working with another fine drummer from Birmingham, Pete Cater, and top American drummer, Steve Gadd, currently rated as the most respected drummer in the world. A couple of years ago Ian underwent a life...

I was in the Bobby Johnson Big Band when he worked Nottingham Palais, before he went to the Tower Ballroom. I worked with the Cliff Deeley Band at the Tower. I could have returned to the Tower Ballroom when it became know as the Gay Towers?. It would have been with the Mike Miller Band, but I...

Just reading through these postings. A few smiles, and memories. In the fifties, before I left Birmingham to continue my career as a professional musician, I played in the bands at most of the major ballrooms/dance halls, including Tony's in Hurst Street, the old Grand Casino, in Corporation...

I never knew Ernie, but may I add my sincere sadness at the news that he is in the late stages of dementia, a terrible disease. May Ernie's family be given the strength that is needed in these difficult times. Eddie

I remember "Fiddler on the Roof".....................Now we have "Pianist on the Roof" !! Eddie

Very sad to see the same scene to-day. All character has disappeared, and the shop front windows with barriers. Says it all about 'modern' life. Eddie.

That's wonderful. Thank you Maurice. Great video. Will make more comments later.. Eddie

Yesterday at the Vintage Drum Show in Coventry. Unexpected, and great honour, to hear my name announced when I arrived. Met up with Andy Jervis, from Nuneaton, we are old friends from way back.. Andy is a very fine drummer in his own right, and was the engine room (the drummer), in the Syd...