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I read that our planners and councillors had trips to New York, Washington, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Paris in 1956 to research the feasibility of parking meters.

Went out with a girl in 1950's who bought me a lighter as a birthday present. So I could light her cigarettes, I didn't smoke!

I'm told that Melrose sold off the last of the HSP Erdington site on 8th December 2023.

Condolences to the family. God bless you Lynne.

On Google I noticed that the Camp Hill courts were being used for car parking. I visited Kings Heath a while ago, it must have been around 2000! and I don't recall seeing the courts then, fashions change.

School Mag was called Vivat during at least part of my time at the school. Mark, is there a link to look at these magazines.

"the butress"? Only ever played with a tennis ball, no gloves. Don't think fives were included in House Competitions between 51-58.

I don't think anyone has mentioned that both the schools, Camp Hill and Kings Heath had Eton Fives courts. I don't recall the game being played competitively only as a "playtime" recreation. Memory prompted by Michael Portillo recently playing at a school on one of his endless train journeys.

BBC ran "A picture of Birmingham" by BZ after Question time. On catch up if you would like to see

Sad to hear this news. So enjoyed his appearances on TV. Only 65. Condolences to his friends and family.

I can't believe I haven't put in my tuppence worth on this subject, but I did a search and nothing was found. My first account was at Acock's Green, 1111, Warwick Rd. the sort of number you remember. Probably around 1945. I too remember the wide wooden counters and the brass foot rail, what was...

I do dislike St.Phillips being referred to as Pigeon Park. Reminds me of 1950's Tom Lehrer Poisoning Pigeons in the Park!

God Bless. May she rest in peace. Condolences to her family and friends.

Viv asked the date. Thought one of the 'bus experts would contribute. Note the bundy clock so I guess that was the terminus, bridge on Hobmoor Rd over ths Cole I believe was built in 1920's, can't find a definite date.

Cross reference?

Indeed, Just had a look on "Google". Strange name as the area for ever The Swan is only a short distance away.

My younger brother was a trainee gardener there when he first left school early 1960's The Norfolk Hotel was/is? nearby and was owned by the same company.

Very familiar, corner of Hobmoor Rd and Stoney Lane. Often used that bus stop in 1950's.

Camp Hill line had a mention in yesterday's prime minister's questions; local MP suggesting that the route should be extended to Longbridge. Eminently sensible, if you were traveling from Kings Norton to town by train you would certainly go via Bournville, to Pineapple you would most likely...

What's with all these gents hairdressers. I live in a large village, population around 10,000. Twenty years ago we had just one, then the two guys each opened their own shop. Now we have SIX the most recent is a plush Turkish style. I can't comment on how good they each are as I have stuck with...