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John - if I recall correctly? Garner was Red, Corley - Yellow, Masterson - Blue and Waring - Green? Mabz

Thanks Ray. Lyn - I would be very interested in as much information as possible.Mabz

Can anyone please help? I am researching the missing information that should be included within a family bible. The bible is very old and lists in chronological order (from the early 1800's) the Tustin family. Unfortunately there is some (possibly intended) missing information concerning...

Phil - if the caption is correct, the school is Lozells J & I? Mabz

That is correct Mike. the photograph is looking down Burbury Street towards the main entrance to Burbury Park which was opposite Defford Road. I am almost sure that the factory in the photograph formed part of an annex of Lucas'? I used that crossing every morning going to school....... Mabz

Yes Topsy - I lived in Defford Road which was opposite the main entrance gate by the Parkies House. On the opposite corner to the barbers shop was a Wool Shop then Adam's sweet shop and the newsagents. I used to walk past these shops every day going to Farm Street primary School & later Harry...

Bren - I met up with Joey Hutt about 8/10 years ago. He was up-dating his qualifications at Sutton Coldfield College. I haven't seen him since but I think that he was still at Sothers then? Mabz

I started my apprenticeship with Sothers in 1968. The high standard of training that I received from all of the electricans there allowed me to build a wonderful career in both industry and now in further education. I worked with each of the electricians mentioned including Alan Stanley, Joey...

Great photograph taken at the main entrance in Burbury Street. For information, the corner shop behind the sign was a barber shop in the 60's which was situated on the corner of Defford Road and Burbury Street. Mabz

Great photograph taken at the main entrance in Burbury Street. For information, the corner shop behind the sign was a barber shop in the 60's which was situated on the corner of Defford Road and Burbury Street. Mabz

The Ivy League melted the snow at Drayton Bassett Village Club on Friday night - 60's music lovers of all ages from Tamworth, Birmingham and Walsall braved the snow to witness an evening of 60's classics. Although the band have changed over the years, they still rocked and succeeded in raising...

Institute of Deaf and Dumb, Church Road, Edgbaston My great grandfathers brother was listed in the 1891 census as living in the above institution. Very little is known about Arther Thomas Acton (born 1878, died 1968) other than he married a fellow deaf & dumb institutee? Mabz

Mike was one of the nicest people you could wish to meet. A true gentleman. I have some very fond memories of him at the Drayton Bassett Village Fete. Mabz

Jean - something very beautiful has come from such a sad loss. Jemma is really talented. Mabz

Sorry I couldn't make the meet-up Lynne. So glad it all went well. Mabz

So, so sorry to hear about your sad loss Jean. RIP Max. Mabz

Sorry for not responding sooner. I will try and load the photographs in a few days:untroubled: mabz

Lynn - great photograph. I am confident that other photographs will turn-up sooner or later. You need to change your avatar to Sherlock Holmes........ Mabz

Happy birthday to your wonderful father Lyn. Mabz

Great to see everyone having a wonderful time. Sorry I couldn't join you. Merry Christmas. Mabz