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    Covid vaccination process

    Still don't get it. Don't explain.
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    Covid vaccination process

    I was over the page being a 'P' to his 'G'. ?
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    Covid vaccination process

    1. What is wrong with 'Millenium point'?. It has plenty of free parking. What are the 'bad' things that have been said about it. 2. My wife and I (Sutton Coldfield) had a phone call from our doctor on Tuesday to go to a surgery in Erdington on Friday. We both had the injection on Friday and...
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    Book: Arthur Lockwood. urban & industrial watercolours of Birmingham & Black Country.

    I have a copy of this book. What great foresight this man had to record some of the grittier parts of a city.
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    Drakeley

    I know a Drakeley who lives in Burton Green, Coventry.
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    Birmingham buses

    I too went to Gem st for metalwork (1963). I caught the number eight bus from Icknield st to Congreve st and then walked to Gem st. I seem to remember using plastic tokens a lot.
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    Identification of Sports Cup?

    Could this company be the 'W & M'? Warriner & Mason Tea Dealers 97 & 98 Digbeth. Wholesale Grocers: 97 & 98 Digbeth; 16a Prospect Row; 138 King Edward's Rd; Ellen St; Hingeston St; Parker St. & Bellis St.
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    1960s cars

    Who knows. If I had to pay for a full charge it would cost me £3.50p. It is in Tescos interest to give free elec at the moment.
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    1960s cars

    I shop at Tescos and get free electric charge while I am there.
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    1960s cars

    My Nissan Leaf has nothing regarding a gearbox, just a diff.
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    1960s cars

    They aren't doing away with diesels/petrol. If you buy a new one on the day before the ban comes in, it should last you the rest of your life.
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    Book: R.M.S Titanic - Made in the Midlands

    I was given a book at Christmas ' R.M.S Titanic - Made in the Midlands' by Andrew P. B. Lound. The book is an informative read about the men, women and manufacturers who made parts for the 'Titanic'. Lots of information about anchors, chains, buttons, uniforms, cutlery, generators, whistles...
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    Smithfield Garage

    Gordon Hodges and Brian ?. Funny how names come back. I agree, two nice blokes.
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    Digbeth Branch Canal

    Great pics along with a brilliant presentation. Love the song.
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    Smithfield Garage

    I remember Gordon. I used to bump into Gordon usually around Christmas time whilst shopping in Sutton Coldfield town centre.
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    Ixion Motorcycles

    Yes. The owner at the time carried out one or two shady deals (well documented) and lost control of the company. An Indian company, T.V.S bought the company and honoured outstanding debts, kept the original workforce and moved production to Solihull.
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    Ixion Motorcycles

    There were over seventy motorcycle manufacturers in U.K at one point. Good to see Norton motorcycles who were in Bracebridge st, have returned to the area, an industrial estate off the Stratford road in Shirley. From Bracebridge st they went to Plumstead in London, eventually ending up at...
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    Motorcycle - How To Find My Old One

    There used to be a shoe shop in Kingstanding and the owners name was Joseph Forty. He had a Volkswagen van and its registration was 'JOE 40E'
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    More Concrete Does Birmingham Need It ?

    Totally agree with you. Those who complain about the number of new homes being built should step back and think about how many children/ grandchildren they have. All will be needing a home soon. I never question why new homes are being built, because I am part of the the problem, i.e I have...
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    Smith & Wright

    Home | Order of the Mustard Seed A long shot I know but could the button be a regalia piece for one of the Worshipful Company of Liverymen? Another long shot is The Order of the Mustard Seed, a worldwide religious group.
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