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  1. Mayfield

    The Brown Jug Unett Street Newtown

    Yes I remember it well. Paul Evans (Evs) and Tony Murray (Bugsy) were my mates.
  2. Mayfield

    Harry lucas school

    If my memory isn't playing tricks on me, I think the music teacher was Mr Cole?
  3. Mayfield

    Tustin Florence May

    Thanks you both so much. She is absolutely thrilled and has asked me to pass on her sincere gratitude for you help. Mabz
  4. Mayfield

    Tustin Florence May

    Thank you so much. I will telephone her with the information. You will have made her so happy. Mabz
  5. Mayfield

    Tustin Florence May

    Hi everyone - hopefully I have listed this request on the appropriate thread???? I am trying to trace some information for my dear old great aunt? It she had an aunt who committed suicide sometime in 1950/60's? It appears there was some form of family break-up? Due to the family break-up all...
  6. Mayfield

    Harry lucas school

    Its great seeing your awards Peg. Was Mr Wallet your TD teacher? He was great. The other teachers that I remember include science Mr Corfield, Art Mr Jones, English Miss Gossmore, Maths Mr Williams, RE Mr Harris, History Mr Watson (inspirational teacher), French Mr Blenkinsopp and so on. I was...
  7. Mayfield

    Harry lucas school

    At last............ Thank you so much for the photograph Peg. I remember the filming of the 'Bicycle Thief' - if I remember correctly I was in 1-1 or 2A? I have memories of Mr Jones on the roof of the boys toilets filming the chase. Once again thank you so much for unearthing the 'Holly...
  8. Mayfield

    Christmas Meet Up 2016 (on The Day)

    Sorry it was a flying visit yesterday Lyn but I really enjoyed catching-up with old friends and meeting new members. Your meet-ups are always great Lyn especially the Christmas ones. Great venue and lovely people - what more could you ask for? Lots of love and have a great Christmas Lyn. Mabz x
  9. Mayfield

    MY FIRST/SECOND GRANDCHILD

    Congratulations Lyn - lovely photographs. Mayfield
  10. Mayfield

    Jewellers arms meet up 2016 on the day

    Lyn - yet again a wonderful meeting. We really enjoyed today. Well done Lyn. Mabz
  11. Mayfield

    Jewellers arms meet up 2016 on the day

    Froth - you need to be good a winning........ LOL
  12. Mayfield

    Summer meet up on the day 2015

    Yet again Lyn you organised a wonderful meet-up at the Bull. It also makes these events more enjoyable to realise that they raise some much needed funds for this wonderful forum. I would also like to thank everyone for being wonderful company especially the newbee Haywood family - they were...
  13. Mayfield

    Central Fire Station Hq

    This may already have been mentioned but my son reliably informs me that the fire station is to be Halls of Residence for students at the university. mabz
  14. Mayfield

    C A Sothers

    Hi Linda - I was an apprentice at Sothers from about 1968ish (memory fading....) I have fond memories of Charlie - he was great to us apprentices and always treated us extremely well. Sothers were a really good firm to work for and provided us apprentices with sound training. Keith
  15. Mayfield

    St George's Church Newtown

    As you know Lyn - I have very fond memories of St George's Church. Mabz
  16. Mayfield

    guthrie street

    Great photographs Lyn - brings back some wonderful memories. As you know, I lived in Defford Road. For information, Burbury Park was opposite the hostel. Mabz
  17. Mayfield

    Farm Street Hockley

    It's so sad to see all the borded-up houses in the photographs. It was a wonderful, friendly and safe neighbourhood. We didn't have much but I was happy growing up around Farm Street. Mabz
  18. Mayfield

    Farm Street Hockley

    Lyn - yes that is definitely the entrance to Harry Lucas SM School. I used to take my mom's washing/cleaning to the corner shop (Paragon Laundry). Great photographs Lyn. Mabz
  19. Mayfield

    burbury st park

    Lyn -it shows the main gate in Burbury Street by the park-keepers house. Mabz
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