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Hello libdan123, Bringing back memories here. Moved from Blandford Road to Hall Green 1962. West Boulevard was from around where the flats were up to the Monarch public house and Tom Knocker's Wood and Quinton Road West started there. The connection to Bartley Green came much later - maybe...

Hello Libdan 123, Where the flats were built used to be a farm known as Powell's farm. There were sandpits where members of the armed forces used to have target practice, usually on a Sunday morning. This would be during wartime when I was a child. Much later the sandpits were filled in and...

Hi Astonian, I would love to see a picture of Summerfield Park which would bring back happy memories for me. My aunt used to live in Barford Road and had a lovely cross-bred bullterrier that I used to take for walks in the park (always on the lead I may add). Anthea

Patty, very sorry to hear that your partner has passed away and this time must be difficult for you, but you have your memories to look back on to bring you some comfort. It is very good that you have your friend and that you can comfort each other. All best wishes from Anthea.

Your lovely painting of a cosy old cottage in the snow - very nice Eric Anthea

Chris, Glad you like our friendly Forum. Good Luck with the pictures - we are dying to see them, and a Happy Christmas to you. Anthea.

A good likeness Eric you have captured Frank's smile. Anthea

Eric, another very atmospheric painting, even though you have a sprained wrist ! Sorry to learn that you no longer have Anna - we all miss our lovely pets very much. Great painting Eric. Best Wishes, Anthea.

St Peter's College was used by Aston University during the 1980s for accommodation purposes. My husband was part of the team of Porters employed there. It was such a lovely building - I spent a Sunday there keeping my husband company in the 'Porter's Lodge' when he was on one of his shifts...

Eric, what a super painting of the Old Crown - thank you for sharing your talent with us. Anthea

I remember visiting the museum and art gallery when I was a child and the large statue of Lucifer stood in the entrance foyer - I found the statue rather frightening then. I also enjoyed the Pre-Raphaelite pictures and tapestries because of their realism and wonderful colours.

Carolina, I think you will find the word is 'blurting' out (just checked in dictionary to be on the safe side !!!!) Anthea

My mom used to tell me to stop blarting - I used to cry a lot when I was a child (sensitive kid!) - and my brother would say 'stop grizzling' Anthea

Hello Stitcher, Yes, I have read about the clothes that you used to make and would like to see any photos that you have of them if that is possible. It would have been nice for all of us on the Forum if you had sewn those black and white/greyscale pictures of old brum - perhaps there is still...

Stitcher, A lovely picture even before it is finished - thank you for sharing your work with us. Anthea

Eric, My guess is also Wendy - looks like her avatar - never met her in person. Keep posting your sketches............Anthea.

Great photos Lyn - Interesting to see how conditions were in those days before Chamberlain made a difference. Thank you for taking the time to put them on the Forum for us all to enjoy. Anthea

Hello Jennyann, Thank you for posting the youtube clip of the two singers. Listening to them brought a lump to my throat as the childhood memories came flooding back. What superb vocalists they were. Anthea

Yes, thank you Jennyann. I remember Anne Ziegler and Webster Booth when I was a child. I used to enjoy them singing 'We'll gather lilacs in the Spring' but that is the only song I remember - it's been a long time ago !!!! Anthea

I don't know if this has been mentioned before, but does anyone remember fiberglass curtains which kept out the cold and didn't crease? I had a pair in the 1970's. Anthea