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The roundabout was there in this photo taken post 1963 (I don't know the actual year of this picture but there is a Hillman Imp in the photo and the first of these was produced in 1963 so the photo must be after this year). I've also included a photo of the roundabout with the tram line running...

This is the only picture I have of St Gerards as a WW1 Hospital. Dated 1917

I have to admit to knowing very little about the Vicarage Hospital in Coleshill but I'm hopeful that these pictures will help.

I drank in the Greyhound regularly in the 70's. Rumour was that because of the difference in licencing laws between Erdington and Sutton, at 10.30pm you had to stand at the Sutton end of the Bar where you could drink until 11pm. I don't actually remember this practice taking place though so...

Good to hear Brenda. Dare I ask if our paths could have crossed? I served 74 to 92.

Hi Dave. Slightly off thread but just for you Dave.

Thanks Paul.

Thanks Vivienne. The principle of the team was to fly the flag so to speak, a public relations exercise but it was also to spark an interest in potential recruits to opt for the FAA trades. For us, the reality of the team was a cushy number and an easy life.

This is my 1st post for a long time now so I thought I'd start again by showing a group photo of the Fleet Air Arm Exhib' Team 1979 at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton awaiting Admirals Inspection. And in case you haven't guessed, I'm the good looking one.

Congratulations to all your family Lyn. We all took the opportunity to wet the baby's head down the Welly yesterday. Nice one.

Without doubt, "A Great Man to spend time with" RIP Mike

Caroline. Would your moms name be either Kate or Pamela?

Hope you can open thei Lyn. https://www.1914-1918.net/rfa_units_92.html

Yes Lyn. Between 1899 and 1924 the RA was divided between the Royal Field Artillery and the Royal Garrison Artillery. Both wore the same cap badge. The Field Artillery generally went away to fight whilst the Garrison Artillery stayed home to man coastal defences etc against invasion.

Yep! Royal Artillery Lyn

R.I.P Derrick. You will be missed by all that knew you!

British MkIII (or3) Helmet 1944

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mk_III_helmetI would suggest that this is the helmet in your pic'.Chocks.

https://www.suttoncoldfieldobserver.co.uk/Relatives-post-approval-memorial/story-21937974-detail/story.html

Once again, Well Done to all. I enjoyed the ceremony yesterday and I'm really pleased that these men are able to be honoured and remembered in such a fitting way. I did take several photo's but it seems I have a memory card malfunction so sadly none came out.