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I had no idea she was ill. Only a few weeks ago (it seems, but perhaps it was longer) she was on Desert Island Discs.

Good grief!

I saw an interesting lecture on the Jewellery Quarter last week, which will probably turn up on the next monthly pass.

The teachers sound dreadful.

I think it was on a corner, yes, come to think of it.

Used to live quite near there. I think it was close to a house that was at one time a wool shop, and at another time an off-license.

The Food Hall was really something, better than Rackhams, I think.

I happened to see this book available from the National Archives: https://shop.nationalarchives.gov.uk/collections/20th-century-books/products/peaky-blinders-cocktail-book-40-cocktails-selected-by-the-shelby-company-ltd

The hairstyle is a bit Mary Quant. I had a long pale blue flounced cheesecloth skirt from there, which I wore a lot.

I think it was near one of the coffee bars, as well. I still remember a range of shoes they had, flat Mary-Jane style in very soft leather and colours like pale blue...why didn't I buy a pair?

They were ahead of their time with a juice bar. There was what was called a soda fountain (1970s?), where you could get a cup of coffee and, presumably milk shakes and suchlike. It was up the stairs from the entrance opposite the churchyard, I think.

In the 1970s, you were always in danger of being stopped by a girl on a make up counter volunteering to do your face, then sell you products! (Happened to me once, so that's a generalisation).

A Varsity shop...and the model room! I don't remember the Gay Tray either.

I also like jazz shoes and tap shoes, Viv! Didn't know Crocs did sandals - I must have a look.

SmethwickGirl, I'm imagining your pink shoes like this. I'd have loved a pair of these Greek dance sandals!

Sizing isn't always standard between brands. Would it be something to do with 'continental sizes,' where it goes a bit odd around ladies' size 6? (A bit vague, sorry!)

Royal blue knee high socks in my case!

I had a sudden craving for butterscotch gums...apparently they re no longer made.

Yes, dead flat shoes like ballet flats aren't good at all.

I didn't know the hairdressers' was called Madge's! That's great to know, thank you. I've looked at a street plan, but can't place where the smart girl got off the bus. Really I was just thinking aloud, but in a way I would like to know what she did there. It's one of those very vague memories...