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    The trocadero

    I loved the Troc i recall it having a real fire on the go in a fireplace it was a cosy Pub
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    IN OUR GARDENS 2025

    Yes 1926 Vintage
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    IN OUR GARDENS 2025

    We both like that
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    forum problem

    I got same error code when accessing site on my phone but no plobs when on my Mothership
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    Kingstanding

    Thanks for reminding me of Sid met him alot on the 28 Bus he was in Montys 8th Army he had a bad time of it he had his medals and badges in a tin Sid was well known in Kingstanding
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    Kingstanding

    I remember them Garden Gnomes
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    IN OUR GARDENS 2025

    Madams front garden trust to be no butterflies about when i took took this picture when i got home from work this morning we get alot as as the cemetery across the road is a haven for them i have to start on back garden soon i am proud of what she has done from a blank canvas in our first year...
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    Remove creases please

    Fantastic Pedro Well Done
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    When was the last WW2 Air Raid Siren sounded in Brum?

    As Luftwaffe bases in Europe and the Reich fell to the Allies Jerry planes over the UK were from bases in Holland
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    When was the last WW2 Air Raid Siren sounded in Brum?

    Yes there was one on roof of Police Station by Cannon Hill Park i recall hearing it in the late 60s
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    When was the last WW2 Air Raid Siren sounded in Brum?

    Some time in May 1944 Last ordnance dropped on Brum was in April 1943 Im thinking on my feet here
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    Women in industry WW1 and WW2

    Copied from the ones that belonged to Rommels DAK Our own tin dixie cans kept bursting
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    Birmingham Municipal Bank

    Opened my first account at the Yardley Branch i say first account i already had Post Office one and i was with the Bradford & Bingley while doing a job as a joiner in the Broad St Branch along with security escort Don Estelle & Winsor Davies walked in
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    Station Street Birmingham

    The shop on the right was called the Collectors Shop in the 80s/90s run by John Cash in the older photos you can see a barbers pole outside you had to walk though the shop to the back and the barbers was downstairs
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    Station Street Birmingham

    Snooker Open 24 Hrs;)
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    Great Western Railway

    Just unpacked from storage box in garage A few quick pics on driveway GWR Brum made 1934 Matching GWR Guts Sadly i can not recall where It came from
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    Ponds Tools Steelhouse Lane Corporation Street

    Started using Ponds in 1973 they gave us apprentices a discount
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    Writings of member Barr_Beacon

    We all dressed like that back then Great Times
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    Steam Locos

    Downloaded it for keeps
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