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A long shat but worth a go here: https://www.findagrave.com/

The roof construction of the ‘flight shed’ sounds like it was patent ‘Lamella’ roof, quite often seen in the construction of aircraft hangers. They were a good way of erecting a cost effective structure that covered a wide open space.

Google maps gets the numbering wrong quite often, so its not a reliable source

By coincidence, I was in Think Tank a couple of months black when I spotted an electric hybrid car by Frederick W. Lanchester of Lanchester Motor Company Birmingham. It was a prototype motor vehicle designed in 1927 and had both a petrol engine, at the rear, and an electric motor. You can read...

I recall was a BSA Cyclemaster too and a few other manufactures had similar ideas. I do recall one which sat on a carrier over the wheel and had a pulley rubbing on the tyre

We had a winged wheel as kids and would take it over our local park to ride. quite a nippy little bike

Richard, In common with most of these industry things, there is never a one-size-fits-all answer. However, there are always a few common points: a lack of investment leading to a lack of development, and most certainly a business model based on its previous reputation, customer brand loyalty...

Pete, the K2 Honda was either a 175cc or 200cc

I have had a couple of Triumph Tiger Cubs, as a did a couple of my friends. I thought they were a super and great looking bike that sounded super and were nice to drive. One thing I noticed with them was there was very little in the way of change or improvement between the 1952 and the 1969...

Indeed sadly missed, he was such an nice guy, a pleasure to have known him.

Happy birthday Lyn, have an amazing day xx

Pensioners warned to stay alert as winter fuel payment scams soar

There was a weight restriction on the bridge at Water Orton but have not noticed any at the moment on the Blythe bridge. Ill be going over it next week so will take a look

Happy birthday, have a super day

My first computer was also the classic ZX Spectrum, bought second-hand in the mid 80’s. It has all of those pixel art platform programmes like Manic Miner and a few shoot-em ups too and an adventure game based on The Hobbit. I did play around with the Sinclare Basic programming too but amongst...

I have the impression that Phyllis Nicklin either checked or was told of planning applications for demolition. She did seem to capture a lot of stuff that was lost not too long afterwards. She did visit some spots more than once and a few others where the building still stand, so maybe there was...

It is indeed Erdington Library

I recon your right. If it’s the one on the bend of the B4114 Blyth Road I have stood in the same spot as that lad in the picture.

If anyone receives a direct or private message from the member “defanti” saying: Hello, Good morning and how are you? I have an important information and proposal which might interest you to know, I will detail you as soon as I hear from you, contact me immediately Best regards Mr. Koffi...

It’s always sad to hear of the demise of an individual whose served and entertained the public, it’s made the front page of most national newspapers and headlined on TV. What connection with does Prunella Scales have or share with Birmingham.