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Growing up during the war I was aware that Coventry cathedral had been bombed and that was about it. I have never been to Coventry and when I saw the documentary on TV, I was quite shocked to learn how severe the bombing had been. I am very pleased I watched the programme as it was quite...

Lencops, My uncle used to drive one of the Beehive's delivery vans - he may have delivered your new furniture all those years ago! Anthea.

Thanks, Postie. I had an idea Nortons sold the kind of things listed, but I think my Mom took me there for my clothes. Anthea.

Seeing the 'photo of Lodge Road, Key Hill and Nortons brought back memories (a very long time ago) of my mother taking me there on a Saturday. I can't remember whether Nortons sold clothes or household items or both. Does anyone know what they used to sell? Anthea

Wendy, Great picture you took of St Martin's Church and Selfridges today. Nostalgia for the Church, but Selfridges wasn't there when I left Brum. Maybe I will pay a visit sometime in the future! :biggrin: Anthea:)

A lovely, well written poem which I enjoyed reading. Thank you for posting. Anthea:)

There was a Roman Catholic St Peters Chapel in Broad Street built in 1786 and closed in 1969 and demolished. I think this chapel was built to take pressure off St Chads Cathedral. Details obtained from www.bmsgh.org . Hope this is what you are looking for. Anthea:)

Eric, A happy portrait evoking happy memories. Also, excellent artwork. Regards, Anthea:)

Re: Can YOu Remember Your First Day At Wok I was 16 when I started my first job. This was after spending a year at college learning shorthand, typing and bookkeeping. The firm was in Vittoria Street in the jewellery quarter and they made leathergoods; handbags, briefcases etc.(they used to...

In my Birmingham A-Z P64. A3. It shows Ivy L. Anthea.

Hi Alan, Welcome to the site. See my post #3 above and the book I recommend. The foreward is by Norman Power, Vicar of Ladywood. Anthea:)

'Old Ladywood Remembered' by Victor J. Price. The contents cover Churches, Schools, Transport, Back-to-backs, Pubs and pics of people who lived there plus a 'photo of Tommy Fitzpatrick, the boxer., etc., etc. The book was from Brewin Books, Studley, Warwicks. ISBN 0 947731 27x Priced at...

Postie, I have a great book 'Old Ladywood Remembered' by Victor J. Price. The contents cover Churches, Schools, Transport, Back-to-backs, Pubs and pics of people who lived there plus a 'photo of Tommy Fitzpatrick, the boxer., etc., etc. The book was from Brewin Books, Studley, Warwicks...

Chocks, A very sensitive poem which gets to the heart of the matter. Well written - thanks for posting. I'm sure Carl Chinn would be pleased to include your poem in the 'Brummagem' magazine as Wendy mentioned. Anthea:)

Eric, I did read your post - very interesting - I must have had one of those 'senior moments' !!!! Anthea.

I was 16 in the 1950's and worked for a small firm in Vittoria Street in the jewellery quarter which made leathergoods. The firm made briefcases for Midland Educational and I used to accompany the boss in his Rover car when we made deliveries there. A lovely shop with lots of arts and crafts...

Eric, Another super picture which I wouldn't mind having on my wall here. Anthea:)

Bill, What a lovely touching story. Thanks for sharing it with us. Anthea:)

Eric, a very attractive winter scene, beautifully done. I particularly like to see in winter, black trees silhouetted against a pink sky. Can I detect a touch of pink in your watercolour? Anthea:)