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My father was brought-up in Aberdeen Street, Winson Green and would have attended a school local to his home address between 1922 - 1936. Does anyone have any idea which school is local to his address? Mabz

Absolutely beautiful photogaph of the horse drawn plough Graham. One day Graham your name will be revered as the person who put the 'Great' into British cycling.... Until such a time my friend, you will have to put up with your friends on this forum (and the good people of Belgium)...

Sorry I couldn't be there today guys. :( I am pleased to see that you all had a great time. Mabz :)

David - I agree and admire your opinion. Keep your head up my friend. I stand by what I posted and respect anyone who proudly preaches the merits of this great city. How many people in high office give a stranger their contact details when they meet??? I have deleted his details in respect of...

Great photographs Chris, it was a lovely cimema. I took a young lady there to see a young actor called Dustin Hoffman star in the Graduate. She became my first wife, but I wont hold that against the cinema :D:D.............. Mabz

If there was Jackie I would be very interested in obtaining a copy? Mabz

Lyn - great photograph. if I remember correctly, this was directly opposite Farm street School? mabz

Count me in Lyn............. Mabz

Lyn - sorry. Unfortunately I can't remember? But then what's new with that? A short while ago, I went out 'dressed-the-nines' only to realise that I had my slippers on............. Mabz

In the mid 60's I worked for a couple of old spinster sisters that owned a papershop/tobacconists opposite Burbury Park (refer to photograph from previous thread). Their shop was next door to Adams' Sweetshop. On the corner of Defford Road is the Barber Shop. Unfortunately age is taking over...

In the mid 60's I worked for a couple of old spinster sisters that owned a papershop/tobacconists opposite Burbury Park (refer to photograph from previous thread). Their shop was next door to Adams' Sweetshop. On the corner of Defford Road is the Barber Shop. Unfortunately age is taking over...

Lyn - I think that there was a Sainsbury's at the top of Wheelers Street? Mabz

Your right Max about Lewis's - where Father Christmas lived with his partner Uncle Holly.......

You aint grown much, have you Froth :D:D:D:D

Bob, welcome to the forum. Go to the Search engine at the top of the page and type in Burbury Street or Wheeler Street. Mabz

Hi Bob, unless there was more that one, I remember the House That Jack Built being by the Aston Hippodrome? Mabz

lol............................... They definately resembled them. Mabz

Oh the indignity Kate............. Does any know the names of the lovely old ladies that owned the paper/tobacconist shop next to Adam's Sweet shop? Mabz

Spud - I remember Adam's sweet shop and if my memory serves me right Larry was a robust sort of chap? Mabz

I would really appreciate some help in finding the proprieters of the follwing shops. Picture 3 on post # 2 shows a shop on the bend in Defford Road. There was several owners of that shop throughout the 60's can anyone please tell me who they were? Also, there was a newsagents/tobaconist...