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Hello Bob. I just checked on Bing, & they sat it is a flat bottomed spoon type implement for skimming the top of the oil in a chip shop. Apparently, the chinese use a similar thing but is called a spider. Hope this helps.

I know what you mean Imr3103. I am constantly reminding myself of all the things my mum used to say, & even say good night to her every night as I go to bed.

My deepest condolences to you & your family waswigg. I lost my mum 12 years ago & still miss her, though it does get a little easier. You will be forever in my prayers.

Welcome to the forum Niqs. I too have very fond memories of going to Lewis's. It was my favorite department store in birmingham even though I loved working at woolworth's in the bullring. I spent many happy hours going up the wooden escalators to the 5th floor (toy department) especially when...

It must be good Edifi. I was never too keen on it until I tasted some at Mountford's bakery, then I was hooked. Just a pity I can not stand for too long making it myself.:):)

I used to work at your dad's factory for a few years, (if I remember rightly, it was around 1972). If my memory serves well, it was called A J Williams, (some called it Falstaff's). Really loved working there, & loved the Christmas parties every year. There were 2 sisters who worked there with...

Spent many lovely friday night in there when they used to have a reggae night. They were great times in waterworks street & in the church tavern. I miss those days, but seeing photo's like this, those wonderful memories come flooding back. Thank you stars for sharing & helping me remember the...

I remember Ernie Rowley's shop. My dad used to work up the road from the shop at williams's waste. I never liked going in there as he scared me, as did his wife (who looked like she needed a shave). Never liked the smell either.

I am salivating at the thought of it Edifi. Lol. I used to love making bread pudding, but have not been able to for over 10 years. I tried teaching my mum how to make it properly, but she could not get it right. Cake shops & bakeries are not like they used to be.

I know the feeling Nico. I loved suet pudding but also loved the bread pudding too. Just can not get the same quality any more, so have to make to with my memories of the taste & smell. One shop I used to buy mine from was on the corner of sutherland street & Lichfield road. How I miss their cakes.

I know the feeling Steven Mc. I said exactly the same 5 years ago, but as long as we all keep our wonderful memories going & keep our brains active, we will never feel too old even though our body's might fail at times. Lol

A massive happy birthday for next week Steve Mc. I am almost 7 years older than you, & agree. Since these phone came on the scene, the art of conversation has completely gone. Life was a struggle at times in the 60's & 70's but a lot simpler compared to life today. I sometimes struggle to use...

Welcome Steven Mc. Great memories. I too had similar experiences, though at different clubs during the 70's, especially daddy long legs. Some great memories from those days, & as you say, no trouble (or very little) & definitely no drugs, though there were a few out of the city which I kept...

Those special days in woolworth's in the Bullring could never be forgotten Paul, & unfortunately, could never replaced. As a worker at woolies, I really enjoyed every second at work. It was sometimes hard work in the kitchen in the cafeteria, but I still loved arriving at work every day.

I used to love pickled onion vinegar on my chips too. The chips always had more flavour, especially when served in news paper.

I remember the Billiard hall, but unfortunately never went in as I was too young. I was once told that Fred & Joe Davis used to play in there quite often.

That is just how I remember the shareholders when I lived in potters lane,(next door to the chippy).My grand parents lived on the other side of the road where the advertising boarding is. They both passed away in the 60's.

Thank you for sharing that video Pedrocut. I would have had loads of fun on these when I was a lad. We only had 5 floors at lewis's, but these just keep going. It could so easily have been Lewis's as they looked exactly the same lay out. I wonder who had them first, then maybe they were copied.

Thank you for the photo Phil. That is exactly the escalators I remember. They had a distinct sound & feel to them. It is a pity that they are not used here today.

Thank you Pedrocut for sharing this wonderful photo. It was a bit before my time at HHOAS across the road, but our lives at the boys school were pretty much similar, though the bath nights & showers when I got older were not very pleasant experiences.