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Just as a small bit of information, my wife bought me, the registration number PS 3755, in 1970's , it came off a 1920's, shooting brake, from some large estate in Scotland, I don't know what it cost. I had a Jaguar XJ in those days. I would love to know it is still around. !!

Great body of men. !!

Hello Richard, seems an age since we spoke, hope you and yours are well. regards Paul

I remember the earlier station very well, as when a child , my dear dad, took me on a Saturday morning once a month, to the News Theater, which was situated adjacent, to Stevensons Place. When I had had my fill, of Donald Duck, and Micky and friends, we would go into the station, and have a...

I have stated on this thread before, that as a lad , I worked for a couple of weeks, at the Curzon Street goods yard. Back then it had not changed from the early Victorian times,except for the 3 wheel lorry's and cars, all the buildings were magnificent structures, and many, many, horses. Sad...

As a lad 13 years old , worked on a Saturday , for the big Pawn brokers on the Bristol Road,cannot remember the name now, had suits hanging out side all over the windows, and went swimming often in the baths in Selly Oak, There was a coffee bar called the red heart I think where bikers would go...

I do remember as a boy, going to Dudley Zoo, on a Sunday morning, early, by bus with Mom and Dad,, and seeing the flocks of pigeons literally swarming around the sky's , and dad saying the Black country, was full of pigeon fanciers

I do so remember, the "Tulip Festival", I also remember that the flower gardens , at Cannon Hill, were the most beautiful ever seen. Back when!!

I used to receive at least 2 0r 3 contacts weekly, now nothing for some weeks, sad really as I have been a member since 2009, and have alwatys tryed to be inclusive and helpful. ???

I seem remember the Police Station , was in Cannon Hill Road, I lost my puppy once, as a child and went there, got some cake and milk, some time in early 50's.

Like a good many on this forum, What I would give to sit down and have a cuppa , with my dear old dad, mind you!! he would have been 109,this year!!

Happy birthday Richard , Regards Paul Stacey !!

Yes Richard, mine was "Wacoden", and Skibbens Bread, they were real characters, with a summer hats and winter hats, we kids loved them !!

I remember when someone was being miserable, or dejected, my old dad used to say, "Her's got a face as long as "Livery Street"!!!

Folk didn't live so long in those days, and so the idea of age was totally different to today, also people looked much older than today's, of a similar age. Back on topic, when a boy, horses were so much more prevalent, and most households had bread , milk delivered by them, also some...

From my recollections, "prefabs", were always seen as "Posh", council housing, and as kids we all wanted to live in one, funny for a conceived, idea of short life housing !!!

Quite true,the crystals destroyed most things, but health and safety have done away with them domestically!! mostly.

Great Pic Viv, I remember the trams really well, and the noises they made. Older view looks more friendly and cleaner!!

Thanks Lyn, great pics, we have so much to thank dear old Carl Chin, for don't we!! here on the forum!!

You are a marvel Lyn, well done, I would love see them