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Thanks everyone for your help with the name of the pub. And Lloyd, you noticed far more detail in the photo than I had spotted. Your knowledge in this area is truly amazing. I know so much more about this photo now than when I got up this morning. Thanks again. Sue, I'm afraid we will never...

Thank you Paulyx. Just looked at a recent picture of the building and I'm sure you are right - the pub was the Gothic. Well done!

Charabancs were named after a French phrase meaning ‘carriage with benches’. I think this photo which includes my grandfather was taken in about 1924. I wonder where they were off to? It looks most uncomfortable for a long ride. I hope it didn't rain on them. I wonder whether this family day...

The attached photo of the old dairy in Station Road sparked a memory for me. As a nipper in the 1950s I was escorted to infant school twice daily along this road and I always enjoyed climbing on the steps at the front of this building. It was situated opposite the junction with Osborne Road...

Before the London and North Western railway line to Sutton Coldfield was constructed in 1862 Station Road was known as Sheep Street and Gravelly Lane was known as Brick Kiln Lane. The attached 1889 map suggests that Johnson Road and the shops in Station Road were built after this date. The...