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    St Saviours Church Hockley

    Dear Amanda, I have only just noticed your enquiry about St Saviours church Hockley. I was born in Cottage Row, Bridge St West, in the shadow of St Saviours, and was christened there. My sister obtained a very good copy of a photo from the Cenral Library's archives...
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    Cadbury's Bournville Factory

    Cadburys I attended Bournville Technical School from 1957, and as I recollect, the school had a lot of support from Cadburys. They provided use of their extensive playing fields at nearby Rowheath Recreation ground for both winter and summer sports. We used to have an annual "speech day" held...
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    Burbury Street School

    Burbury St School I went to Burbury St junior/infants school from 1951 till 1954 before moving from Hockley to a new estate in Northfield. I started in the infants in Miss Butterfield's class. She left and emigrated to South Africa as I recall. I believe it changed its name to the Harry Lucas...
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