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  1. bobsummers

    Where is This? 90

    Guys & Gals to find a solution and over come Phil's challenge we need put our thoughts together and to study the photo and come up with clue's. Its looks like a trading Square with a central point. Whats on the makeshift table? is it part of a market place?
  2. bobsummers

    Hare & Hounds Kings Heath

    I'm a bit taken aback that I could not find a thread of this fantastic old pub "The Hare and Hounds", on the corner of York Road next to the old Ritz dance hall. I visited it for the 1st time since the mid 60's on Friday Halloween night, and it blew me away inside. Still has old tiled walls and...
  3. bobsummers

    Park Road Hockley

    Did anyone remember my cousin Daryle Peakes who lived in the council 2 story Flats? His mom was Italian Maria and his dad Stan drove a black old Rover in the mid to late 50's. Stan worked in the catering trade at the big horse racing events. Their flat was at the end of Park Road opposite a bib...
  4. bobsummers

    Clifton Road Balsall Heath

    I remember in the early 60's the delightfully, gorges, beautiful Moreen Fullerton who lived at the bottom end near Stoney Lane corner, Les Davis who lived close to there He was the local plumber and caretaker of Carnegie Boys Club in Moseley Village. They all lived close to Spires Building...
  5. bobsummers

    Clifton Road Balsall Heath

    The Secretary at Clifton Road School for many years during the 60's & 70's was my Dad's sister my Aunty Doris Tombs who lived in Durham Road. She was also the labour MP for Sparkhill/Brook Roy Hatersley's political Sec. She was certainly a very talented lady my aunty Doris.
  6. bobsummers

    Whisky A Go Go

    This is a report for Patty, Mossy and anyone else that may be interested in a 2nd reunion at The Malmaison Hotel in September. It was not an organized do but rather a get together untill we have another proper bash in 2010. The Malmaison bar was brilliant but very expensive for us old Townies...
  7. bobsummers

    Cinema Name - Balsall Heath Road

    Well done Phil after you've had a few gins we can still rely on you to come up with the goods!Its great to see that Carlton entrance although the rest of the place was pretty bland in comparison. I wonder why they knocked it down as the land there is just a grass strip now and you would not...
  8. bobsummers

    Where is This? 88

    No, surley not Floodgate Street?
  9. bobsummers

    Cinema Name - Balsall Heath Road

    Can you remember "The Carlton" cinema just round the corner in Taunton Road? What great Saturday afternoons i spent there with my frozen Jubblie, muddy knees, football socks and boots tied together over my shoulders, what an icon I must have looked. It used to be full to the rafters except for...
  10. bobsummers

    Where is This? 88

    Heath Mill Lane?
  11. bobsummers

    Where is This? 88

    Phil is it on the corner of Adderly St and Digbeth High St and the bus and tram are go back to the dept at the top of Adderly St.
  12. bobsummers

    Where is This? 88

    The water tank on the brick piers in the back ground looks familure, is it in or by Digbeth?
  13. bobsummers

    Where is This? 88

    Haven't a clue Phil but have been having strange cravings since the last where is this post. 2nd thoughts the bus is a give away HOCKLEY? not like you to give us a clue at the start Phil. have you been on the gin this morning?
  14. bobsummers

    Dennis Road Secondary Modern Boys School

    SPARKHILL What's wrong with comin from Balsall Heath then? I arctuarlly came froam the royal bourough of Sparkhill and due to the baaaths orn the Stratford Road weee could all swim like fishes, no drownings wot!! Your right Balsall Heath boys where exparndable! Wot Ho!!
  15. bobsummers

    Dennis Road Secondary Modern Boys School

    I remember them both! I bet they wish they still had that number plate and if you went to Leamington Road now I don't think it would look like that now?? Great photos Fredrick any more?
  16. bobsummers

    Dennis Road Secondary Modern Boys School

    Guys had a great time this morning playing golf with your old gang leader Johnnie Powell. He's a bit shy to post, you may have to coax him!!
  17. bobsummers

    Dennis Road Secondary Modern Boys School

    Well at last Powellie has finally arrived, I am playing golf with him on Sunday, I have kept my promise I only hope that he can write a few more paragraphs! Fredrick what great photos. Where where they taken at? And I do remember the dude on the right with the cowboy hats but can't remember his...
  18. bobsummers

    Where is This? 83

    Phil I thought I recognized your THESPIAN tendencies mate!!
  19. bobsummers

    Dennis Road Secondary Modern Boys School

    Well you guys compared to CA And Flemishland, its quite grey and boring here. The number one pastime at the minute is where to stash all our money, due to the greedy Financiers that have caused chaos her with our well earned savings due to the skills we picked up at Dennis Road University of life!!
  20. bobsummers

    Dennis Road Secondary Modern Boys School

    Frederick which boy is Terry?
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