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Thomas Faragher name is on the National roll of the Great War he served in France from 1914 to Nov 1918 he was wounded 3 times and won several medals.his address was given as 10 Waverley Avenue, Icknield St,Hockley,Bham.Who else would have been at this address?after 1919. Regards John Hughes

I went to see it 2 weeks ago and it is covered with scaffolding under going a major re-fit Regards JH

Another year

Kings Heath Oak Leaves 1945 to 1948

Kings Heath Oak Leaves 1945 to 1948

Is it possible to post a photo from my computor Regards J Hughes

Re: the peaky blinders Its time to lighten up folks.I really enjoyed the program.Well produced and plenty of money spent on it. Roll on next week. JH

Yes I know.Last year .I was able to return to Korea with the veterans.What a vast change. We were made very welcome I even went to Gloucester valley where our LAD camp was situated J H

Hello Cookie I gave the wrong date for return from Japan.it was 1953.arrive in Korea 1952.We sailed from Liverpool on the Halladale.and landed in Pusan Aug 1952.I think the return trip was on the Empire Orwell.landing at Southhampton Oct 14th. I seem to remember the Halladale was an ex German...

I was in Japan in Sept 1952 in Kure waiting are ship home,it was just down the road from Hiroshma.I also had a week in Yokyo flying from Korea on leave.On our way to and from Engand we had shore leave at Aden,Sri Lanka.Hong Kong,our days sent sun bathing on deck.6 weeks each way.all for...

I was in the REME in Taunton and we went into town a consumed plenty of Scrumpy both cheap and strong.havent had any since.That was 1952.

What a complete disgrace.To think they only paid this very good presenter £270 per show,what a bargain. how much are they paying some of the muppets who fail to be of any interest at all Very sad John Hughes

Many Thanks Lynne John Hughes

I had a aunt Alice May Jinks(nee Hughes) b 1883 she was a widow and lived in a Cadbury owned dwelling at Cedar Close,Bournville 1940 to 1953 period.She lived with a female friend and I can not rember her name Can some kind soul help me out? Regards John Hughes

The reason that there has been no building on this sports ground is that the council will not allow it. There as been many attempts to gain planning permission and all have failed Who ever owns this site would make a killing if permission was ever given Regards JH

The gates were situated well inside the complex,just behind a small car park by the canteen and not serving any great use.as far as I can remember they were painted black all over nothing like they are now in Liverpool. Regards JH

Hello jfc I have only just come across your thread,I also go to the Avery Pensioners Club Is your father Jimmy Chant by any chance? Regards John Hughes

At one time Charles and my self worked in Production Engineering Dept.Charles was the Rate-fixer for B dept and had his office there.I was based on the top floor of the office block.I was doing costing for new and old machines and often went down to see Charles for advise on assembly times.he...

Very interesting but have you any photos of Colmore Rd School pupils 1935 to 1941? Regards John Hughes

Thank you for the reply I wonder if the Kelly guide has a index using names instead of addresses ? regards J H