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I have a copy of this book. What great foresight this man had to record some of the grittier parts of a city.

I know a Drakeley who lives in Burton Green, Coventry.

I too went to Gem st for metalwork (1963). I caught the number eight bus from Icknield st to Congreve st and then walked to Gem st. I seem to remember using plastic tokens a lot.

Could this company be the 'W & M'? Warriner & Mason Tea Dealers 97 & 98 Digbeth. Wholesale Grocers: 97 & 98 Digbeth; 16a Prospect Row; 138 King Edward's Rd; Ellen St; Hingeston St; Parker St. & Bellis St.

Who knows. If I had to pay for a full charge it would cost me £3.50p. It is in Tescos interest to give free elec at the moment.

I shop at Tescos and get free electric charge while I am there.

My Nissan Leaf has nothing regarding a gearbox, just a diff.

They aren't doing away with diesels/petrol. If you buy a new one on the day before the ban comes in, it should last you the rest of your life.

I was given a book at Christmas ' R.M.S Titanic - Made in the Midlands' by Andrew P. B. Lound. The book is an informative read about the men, women and manufacturers who made parts for the 'Titanic'. Lots of information about anchors, chains, buttons, uniforms, cutlery, generators, whistles...

Gordon Hodges and Brian ?. Funny how names come back. I agree, two nice blokes.

Great pics along with a brilliant presentation. Love the song.

I remember Gordon. I used to bump into Gordon usually around Christmas time whilst shopping in Sutton Coldfield town centre.

Yes. The owner at the time carried out one or two shady deals (well documented) and lost control of the company. An Indian company, T.V.S bought the company and honoured outstanding debts, kept the original workforce and moved production to Solihull.

There were over seventy motorcycle manufacturers in U.K at one point. Good to see Norton motorcycles who were in Bracebridge st, have returned to the area, an industrial estate off the Stratford road in Shirley. From Bracebridge st they went to Plumstead in London, eventually ending up at...

There used to be a shoe shop in Kingstanding and the owners name was Joseph Forty. He had a Volkswagen van and its registration was 'JOE 40E'

Totally agree with you. Those who complain about the number of new homes being built should step back and think about how many children/ grandchildren they have. All will be needing a home soon. I never question why new homes are being built, because I am part of the the problem, i.e I have...

Home | Order of the Mustard Seed A long shot I know but could the button be a regalia piece for one of the Worshipful Company of Liverymen? Another long shot is The Order of the Mustard Seed, a worldwide religious group.

I think they had a beam hat was fixed in the centre and the outer edge of the deck. The stylus traversed along the beam. They were a nightmare. I think I removed more than I fitted.

In the mid sixties records were so popular that when I worked at A T Gittins (Lucas Agents) in Irving st, we used to fit record players in cars. They were made by Radiomobile/Motorola. They were suspended under a car's dashboard on a multi-spring base. They were never successful.

What a fantastic set of pics. I remember most of them very well. Thanks for posting them.