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Ever since a child fascinated by maps and love looking at such as the two above and amazed they date back so far.

Only just found out this thread for the Star which I mentioned this morning in Palace thread. I lived in Abbey Road and passed it every day on my way to Slade Road school. Also before the war used to go every Saturday. In earliest days was on 1d to go in and the went up to 2p. Can't believe it...

This thread has brought back memories. Our nearest picture house was the Star in Slade road but also went occasionally to Stocklamd Green or the ones in Erdington. Always special treat though as parents could not afford much. When very little went Saturday afternoons with neighbours niece always...

I had a call on Friday evening giving me an appointment for Saturday evening at local Leisure Centre. All went well and cannot praise them all enough for their care and organisation. Given appointment for 20th March for 2nd one. It was the pfizer one which is being used throughout the Black...

Just enjoyed my Saturday Fry up, Sausage, bacon, Spaghetti, Fried bread and fried tomato. Now 89 not about to change !!! Can vouch for the Yorkshire folk having cheese with Christmas cake. Couldn't believe it when living there and my future mother in law wanted me to do likewise. Still remember...

Many of the things spoken of already were superstitions of my Mom. She also told us not to walk under ladders as it brought bad luck. So what did Neville do ??? Naughty boy !! Find as many ladders as I could to walk under, even when there was guy working up above [ much to their disgust ]

Anyone know what Tech. schools were involved. I started at Handsworth Tech early 1945 but didn't here of anything like this that had taken place

Completely forgot about the meter guy. It's mazing what you can remember but also what is forgotten. That is the joy of this site to remind us of all that went on

Thanks Mikejee, hope everyone sticks to the rules

Edit. Post moved here from another thread. Following on from Dave's question and having just read reply from oldMohawk on Christmas 2020 thread about antivirus jab I wondered if there should be a separate thread for this too as I am sure over the coming months there will be number of folk...

Edit. The following extract was copied from another thread. ................. asking if those who have had the jab had anything said to them about the requirement to continue wearing a mask. The reason I ask this is, I have heard two say so far that when they have had their second jab they...

Agree with all that's been said, thanks to all who run this site. Since lock down I've been on more and more and each day more amazed at the information out there, and for the help everyone gives. Have a great Christmas despite the problems, and a happier New Year than the one that's drawing to...

Not sure what dates you lived in Doidge Road Smudger but don't remember any lads of that name

My contribution to this thread will perhaps be of interest to Smudger as he mentioned living near Brookvale park. I did also, in Abbey Road, George Road end, in one of the Semi detached Council houses. [Where did you live Smudger?] Ours were lovely houses having three bedrooms, a large hallway...

As a Brownhills resident found this most interesting

We still believe in the healing power of Zam-buk and disappointed when we could no longer get it. However, about twelve months ago saw some in a catalogue. Price was terrible, about £6 for a little tin. Still bought it though. Still as good as ever. As far as Virol is concerned, can anyone...

This thread stirs up memories of our old 'black lead grate' as it was called. Arriving home from school to a roaring fire on winters day and sitting in front of it toasting some bread on the old wire toasting fork. As we had no other means of heat in the house mom often used bricks or the oven...

Reminds me of the times I sailed my yacht on Brookvale Park and it got stuck on the island and i had to wait and wait and wait until someone in a boat retrieved it for me. Got fed up so started going to Salford Park instead

The old Birmingham Co-op. Used the one on Slade Road Erdington, Mom's Divi No. was 171840. When a kid used to be fascinated by them putting money into the circular box, pulling the cord, and it shot to the cashier who then returned any change. Also remember the lovely smell of the saw dust on...

I also visited the office in the Witton cemetery on one occasion to find my nieces grave and they were very helpful. No charge made