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There were two outward bound schools, a sea school(Aberdovey) and a mountain school(Eskdale) where apprentices were sent. I never went to either but many did.

There was a Jim Gough who worked in Apprentice Training, my brother lived in the bungalow at the sportsground, and I worked in the lock assembly dept. at Farringdon.

At the same time as Arthur Roberts other departmental heads included Don Kettle, John Given, Bill Hamilton and a Mr Houghton the only secretary I remember was a Sylvia Jackson (nee Clement).

Another Pinnick store in Balsall Heath.

I can't answer your query but there is a functioning glass factory in Torrington, Devon who I imagine could provide the information. https://visitdartington.co.uk/plan-your-visit/factory-experience/

Had a text from an ex son-in law who lives in Erdington telling me that North Works Chester Rd is being demolished. What a sad ending! Seems that it will be replaced with a factory estate, electric car charging facility, and a retail site. Not a good picture transferred from i-phone and I don't...

I saw this picture too, I thought it was the Albany that was still under construction? Always found this construction pleasing better from ground level looking along the length of block which emphasizes the crescent appearance of Smallbrook Queensway.

It's getting on for 25 years since I lived in Brum and it has certainly changed since then, some of the scenes took some working out but I think I managed to keep up!

And then came the Black-out for WW2

How great to have a weekend birthday! Have a wonderful "family day".

Quote. "There was a coal wharf behind Field Gate Farmhouse". Acocks Green HS. This coal yard was operated by BCS/ Co-op until 1979. Found a pictures in "Acocks Green" by Michael Byrne p76/77 but buildings look late C19.

Lived nearby in late 1960-1970. Had an allotment between Yardley Cemetery and the canal. I did not know of Field Gate Farm but do remember the transport yard on the site. I've seen a photograph of a No11 bus rounding the bend after crossing the canal, maybe on BHF not sure, perhaps farm could be...

I remember a Jan who liked his fast cars can't recall his surname, think it was Polish sounding?

There was a lab at WB Umberslade that did test work on automotive fans. Early 1960's.

This is a "new" thread to me, Swanswell Rd was a landmark in our family an uncle and his wife moved there in 1950's, cerainly I used to visit by bike and I passed driving test in 1960. They were the first to "buy" a house, certainly less than £2000! I think it was No.66. other relatives lived...

I first encountered a duvet in a hotel in Bathgate in Scotland, it was too short and too narrow. I wasn't impressed! Notice that duvets without covers are being advertised, for hygiene would need a sheet beneath so are we going full circle ie back to sheets and an eiderdown?

MSN Link to news story https://www.msn.com/en-gb/entertainment/tv/johnnie-walker-s-sounds-of-the-70s-his-last-ever-radio-show-marks-the-hugely-stirring-end-of-an-era/ar-AA1t1gky?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=d8bc17e5d4c649c499d97c40825a4619&ei=78 Johnny Walker in the news as he retires from radio...

This is a typical page from Grace guide of British Industry. https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Capon_Heaton_and_Co Good Luck with your project,

Contortionist?

1980 we had a GREY bathroom suite, not official but referred to as Battle Ship Grey. Moved house 2000 to a pink bathroom, this was replaced with a walk in shower with a slate grey shower tray so perhaps we liked the grey bathroom more than I normally admit. Around 2000 went to Currys to buy a...