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oldMohawk, your 1st pic (post #669) brings back memories, we lived by there in Goldthorn Avenue 1935-1939. That was known as Tigers Island (why I don't know) and was the trolley 'bus terminus, as kids we used to swing on those willow trees. Happy days. Eric

I do not think children were as bothered as adults as we did not understand what was going on. We lived in Shirley (considered fairly safe) and had an indoor Morrison Shelter), a stray bomb destroyed a house opposite ours and the blast caused damage to our house, mainly slates and most windows...

I went shopping to my local ASDA last Saturday week and there were two trailers in the car park and I was approached by a man and asked if I would like a Covid test and agreed, the first trailer took all my details, the 2nd gave me a test and rang me an hour later to inform me I was Negative. I...

Painting of the Eagle (now demolished) Park Lane for a member. Eric

We only paid 12/6 in the 1950's. 2 rooms (no kitchen, cooker in the living room) and an attic. This was Vicarage Rd Aston. Eric

Malaria is prevalent in poor countries, will they be able to afford to inoculate their people ? We used to take 1 palludrine tablet a day in West Africa whilst serving in the RAF, I still caught Malaria but less severe, this was 1950. Eric

I used to go when it had a roof on in the late 30's. We lived in Sheldon and our Mom used to take us to see our Nan who lived in Queens Road Aston. Cannot remember whether we caught a tram or trolley bus into town, but we always called at the Market Hall on the way to Martineau Street to catch...

Re post #204, I'm a great fan of Gilbert Becaud, good voice and sings with feeling, I particular like his duet with Isabelle Boulay singing et Maintenant, another French singer I like is the late Edith Piaf. In my youth I loved Jazz, when I was stationed near London used to go to see Humphry...

I have had a request for a second painting of Saint Michaels, the last one an Autumn scene, this one a winter scene and different view. Eric

Had my 2nd Jab last Saturday, no after effects whatsoever just like the 1st on in Jan. Eric

I worked there for 7 months after I took early retirement from BT till the shop closed in the 80's after being bought by Next. I was their delivery driver, they had no garage so I kept the van (Ford Transit) on my drive at home which was a bonus, another bonus I had 25% discount on my art...

Yes Alberta, I have seen that view of Toby and me on Street view, our house is 6 doors down on the right. Toby as been gone a year last Feb so you must have seen me with Elsa by the river, you should have given us a shout. Eric

I shall have been retired 26 years this June and have never been bored or short of things to do, looking after house and small garden, walking my dog 4 times a day, visiting my daughter and sisters but most of all watercolour painting and exhibiting all over the country, although I no longer...

Claire, I have painted many of Birmingham's pubs including the Rose Villa Tavern, attached

David, I have always flew from Birmingham because I only live 3 miles away, apart from once from Heathrow and once from East Midlands. Eric

Vivienne, MY late Wife and I actually flew from the old/original airport in the late 70's to Tunisia, no airbridges then you had to walk to the aircraft a Boeing 727 I think. I don't know when the new part opened, perhaps some one will enlighten me. Eric

I vaguely remember being at the opening of the Airport in 1939 as a 9 year old child, my father worked for Bryant's the main contractors for building the airport and all employees and their family's where invited to the opening. Eric

I notice 2 Avro Lancasters parked there, I wonder what the were doing there. Eric

some people received forms, other just a letter, I received just a letter with a 16 digit code, so I filled it in on line, I found it very simple. I received an email confirming they had received the completed census, this was last Thursday 17th

Brumone, Yes Witton Tram Depot was right down by the Island opposite side of road to Villa Park, it later became a tram museum but that as now gone. Pat Collins Onion fair was held every September on open ground known locally as the 'tip' entrance between Aston Parish church and Aston Tavern...