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Fabulous pics John. Just had a rummage in my photo box. Went to USA and Niagra Falls in 1989. Although my pics are okay, they are quite boring compared to yours. No idea what camera we had at that time, some cheapo I would imagine. We have a Lumix now, hardly used really, which is a shame ...

Sounds familiar Aston Lad. My grandad used to love a bet. Regards Sue

Don’t think it’s College Road John, from memory, in Brookvale Road you would turn left into the Ridgeway, up the side of the Cemetery, then eventually get to College Road. Might be a few more stops on the bus. Think Tates might be right., but we are talking sixties. I used the number 5 bus...

Great pic. Used this bus route in the sixties, when my husband to be lived on the Wyrley Birch Estate. Think it was the number 5. Sue

Hi Sue, I have just been reading the Steelhouse Lane thread and came across your post. We have been in contact before re Gopsal Street and The Eagle and Ball pub. It made my day when I saw your post. I started temping just after I got married, 1969, for the SOS Temping Agency based in the...

Thank you John.

You are so knowledgeable about cars and vans John. My dad always had a nice car. A pale green Corsair in the late sixties, (the owner before dad was one of the Fewtrell brothers I seem to remember), a brown Capri, the family thought he had gone very trendy and a bright yellow Cortina in the...

Imr3103, Must have been us foreigners who called it Itchycoo, how strange though, that you had never heard it called that and lived there. Woodcock Street, another haunt. Just up the road again from where I lived. Learnt to swim there. Remember getting crushed when queuing on a hot summers...

Thank you Bob. Had completely forgotten about Harvo. Just to the left was Itchycoo park. (Garrison Lane Park) Went there as kids with our Kayli in a pop bottle and jam sandwiches, in the school holidays. Great memories. Vauxhall park was closer to our house in Gopsal Street but much...

Hi Pedrocut, Lawley Street is my old patch, until 1968. Cannot get my bearings on this pic but maybe Garrison Lane end? Would appreciate help on this. Thank you. Sue

Hi Paul, I have just found this thread. The pictures are absolutely amazing. So busy, so full of life. The buildings are beautiful. I agree with your comments. By the time I had come to the last page, I have to admit I was a bit tearful. I wasn't around in the thirties or early forties but...

Wonderful pic Steve, love it. Thank you.

Hi Alf, When we were on holiday in Banff, Canada a few years ago, we hired a Dodge Charger. What a fantastic car, spacious, a great ride and plenty of boot space. So many arguments over who was going to drive it. Lol. We did so many miles (obviously, in such a beautiful part of the world)...

Hi Susan, I have just read your post #79. My husband and I started to watch the series, we were really looking forward to it. Unfortunately, like you we only ever watched one episode for exactly the same reason as you. No one agreed with us of course, so am pleased to read your remarks...

Hi MSB Just had to let you know that I have found this thread absolutely fascinating. Could not stop reading. You must be thrilled with all the knowledge that the members have been able to supply. Good luck in your further searches and thank you. Regards Sue

Sheep Street was our local school clinic. I never went there myself but lots of the children from our Primary school, Windsor Street, went there. It was usually for sun ray treatment. Talking about Dentists, I too remember the dreaded mask. Wasn't there a clamp they used too, to keep your...

I like this photo too Lyn. I worked at Benton & Stone (Enots) in Aston Brook Street. I think that might be it on the bottom right. My first job, lots of good memories in that area. Sue

Great Pic Davenport. I went to school with a girl named Sandra Reynolds.. Her dad worked at Central Fire Station. Would they have had living premises there? My memory is telling me they did. Regards Sue

Hi oldMohawk, Thank you so much for the link, will enjoy this thread I am sure. Great photo. Funnily enough I know the Beeches pub and the surrounding area. Obviously a bit different in modern day, in more ways than one. Regards Sue

Oh my word, I am going to love this thread I have just found. I am smiling so much my face hurts and I have only looked at a few pages. The photos are fab, thank you all. Sue