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Paul, I am confused. Which two of us do you expect to get a grip and why? Chris Beresford (Old Boy)

Hi All, I do not think that it is the Birmingham Battery chimney. The Battery was quite some way from the school. In any case my daughter attended St Mary's School and so far (fingers crossed) she has good health. Most of us who are now in our eighties and nineties grew up...

Carolann, It would be interesting if you cpuld tell us who this lady ( Rose McCormack) was and where was it. She was obviously bringing up her large family in dreadful conditionss. However they all look clean and healthy. Chris Beresford (Old Boy)

Hi All, The approaching General Election has revived my dim memory of riding around on the back of a lorry with about a dozen other children chanting. The chant went :- Vote, Vote , Vote for Mr Salt, whose that knocking at the door? If its Jarman and his wife we will...

Eddie, I think the venue in Bearwood was possibly The Windmill but I am not at all sure. My first date with my now wife was at The Tower Ballroom on Christmas Eve 1948. We mainly danced at local dance halls such as the barracks at Sheldon and the YMCA on Bordesley Green East. When we did...

Eddie, I am thoroughly enjoying this thread with stories from yourself and others about life in the world of music. Shortly after the war there were band concerts at Warley Odeon every Sunday evening and they were usually played to full houses. I think nearly every top band in the...

Hi All, I haven't a clue to what has been going on but I am relieved that Wendy has rejoined us.I have been a member for about 7 years and I would like to inform anyone who has been abusive or unkind to Wendy that in those 7 years she has not only been a hard working moderator but also a...

Hi John, Are you sure that you have got the right fire. The big Halfords fire was on a Saturday morning. Old Boy

Hi All, Thankyou Carolina. I cannot emember any of the classrooms in Somerville Road having pictures onthe wall like that. It looks like a church school if anything. As you say the Waverley photo is before my time. I wonder what they were all up to? Chris Beresford (Old Boy)

Hi All, In my younger days 3 or more singers were called a group. A large group was, of course, a choir. Now, however, a group is called a band eg Boys Band or Girls Band. To me a band is a group of musicians getting together and playing martial type music. When did it change . why ,and...

Hi All, I went to Somerville Road School from 1932 to 1938 and then Waverley Grammar School from 1938 to 1942. I cannot remember ever having a school photograph or being on one. I do not know why but perhaps my parents could not afford to buy the photographs. I doubt if any were taken at...

Hi All, I went to Somerville Road School from 1932 to 1938 and then Waverley Grammar School from 1938 to 1942. I cannot remember ever having a school photograph or being on one. I do not know why but perhaps my parents could not afford to buy the photographs. I doubt if any were taken at...

Hi All, It was 1953 the Coronation Year. The Queen succeeded her father, King George V1, who died in 1952. I was on duty at the parade and was outside Victoria Law Courts in my best uniform. trousers pressed and boots polished. It was, indeed, a splendid sight. Old Boy

Hi Dendy, I joined in 1952 but of the stations you mention I only served at Bradford Street. I am sorry but I cannot remember your dad but my memory is very bad these days. Your Dad obviously served on E Division which I did not. I do remember Dave Speake, Dickie Deboo and Dave Sadler...

I am already slightly in love with Ross,LOL. Oh Dear Alberta I must cross you off my list Does anyone else fancy an 87 year old wreck with few teeth, a gammy leg and no money? Old Boy

Hi All. When I was growing up everyone I knew pronounced the word forehead as forrid. Now on TV etc the word is being pronounced as it is spelt i.e 4 head. I still say forrid. Am I wrong ? Old Boy

Hi Andrew, No. It is not necessary to be an ex Brummie to partake in this Forum. Sorry if I gave that impression. Many of our members live far afield but have ancestors who came from this area. Chris Beresford (Old Boy)

Hello ARippin, Sorry I cannot help with your query but welcome to the Forum anyhow. Are you an Ex Brummie? Old Boy

Hi All. I went to Grammar School (Waverley) and had plenty of homework. Most of my pals in the street went to the local secondary school (Marlborough Road) and had no home work. I was very jealous when I had to stay in doing my homework when they were out in the street playing football...

Hi All. This has been an excellent thread. I grew up in the 1930s and cannot remember ever having a cap. Except for my cubs cap and later scouts hat which I wore with pride. My school cap I put in my pocket as soon as I was out of sight of the school. However I remember that ladies would...