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    Richards Of Aston Pork Butchers

    I have now, what are bad memories of the pigs arriving at Richards...they had a pen in Aston Brook St, where they were kept until ready for slaughter. As they were coming down the ramp from the lorry, me & all my mates would be whacking them with sticks to make them squeal. I am a vegetarian for...
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    Coldstream Guards

    Jack Astley...He joined up before we left Brum, so that would have been pre 1956. Our dad was livid that he joined the "footsloggers". Apparently the recruiting officer was very convincing...the fact my brother was 6'tall, he was perfect for the guards. He is still alive and coming up to 83...
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    Coldstream Guards

    My brother Jack was in the Coldstream Guards mid to late 50's Dave A
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    Ansells Brewery

    Mississauga On. I've been to NS a few times... Dave A
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    Ansells Brewery

    Well Bob, this ash tray has survived in Canada for 54 years! Dave A
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    GET WELL SOON RADIORAILS (alan)

    Good to see you are posting again! Dave A
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    William Cowper Street School

    I was 4 too, but I went to Alma St nursery school. Dave A
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    William Cowper Street School

    Thanks Mr Clayton! Dave A
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    Duggan family. Garrison lane Birmingham

    I used to know a Brian Duggan, but that was in Aston. Dave A
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    Good music to listen to on U Tube

    Jerry Lee Lewis is 85! Dave Ahttps://1funny.com/jacob-tolliver-jerry-lee-lewis-85th-birthday-celebration/
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    CHRISTMAS 2020

    Every year at this time, someone dresses a tree in a local ravine / creek, home to a family of ducks...I think this is a wonderful gesture for our wildlife at Christmas. Dave A
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    Good music to listen to on U Tube

    I really like Talking Heads, never met David Byrne but I have seen them a couple of times in the early 80's. Talking Talk, I really love this 80's group...
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    Good music to listen to on U Tube

    One of my favorite groups...I got to see them a couple of months after landing in Canada, together with another fave of mine, the Lovin' Spoonful. Dave A
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    CHRISTMAS 2020

    A sign of the times 2020 Xmas Season Dave A
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    Stereos, Hi-Fi’s, Record Players, Gramophones

    I do that too....not Alexa but the Google version. I've had it a couple of years and it's very handy as a source of music. Dave A
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    Stereos, Hi-Fi’s, Record Players, Gramophones

    Yes exactly! It's such a pleasure to be able to play almost anything you want to hear with the hassles, thanks to Utube... Dave A
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    Stereos, Hi-Fi’s, Record Players, Gramophones

    This is what I found.... Dave A
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    Stereos, Hi-Fi’s, Record Players, Gramophones

    Coincidentally...just this week I dug out my collection of 45's from under the basement stairs. I looked at them and really wanted to hear some of the music I hadn't heard for years. Problem being that many of them are unplayable due to their history of abuse. However, YouTube to the rescue!! I...
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    Memories : Essence Of The 50s And 60s

    Mr Bailey looks very much like my mate Georgie Bailey from Potters Hill. I'm sure it's him...on another note, what a pompous and condescending interviewer, typical of those days with the BBC accent. Dave A
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    IT'S LYNS (ASTONESS )BIRTHDAY TO DAY FOLKS.

    Have a great day Lyn! I'll be thinking of you! Dave A:heart:
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