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Sorry about the delay in getting back to you Max with the school information. Here it is: Administrative history: Burbury Street Board School opened in 1891 with accommodation for mixed and infant children. A manual instruction centre was provided in 1911. The school was reorganised in 1930...

Max - I have some information on the school taken from the Birmingham Education archives which I will post once I have located it. In a nutshell the school was previously referred to as Burbury Street School. During WW2 the school took all the pupils from Farm Street school as that school was...

Max - I remember the very same photograph of Harry Lucas hanging by where the school bells used to be outside of Johnie Walker's office. Mabz

Re: Help please, dates of deaths That's great Lyn - Jessie's parents were William and Annie. Is it possible for me to find out the reason for her young death? mabz

Can anyone please help me, I am looking for the year of death for Jessy A Acton born 1901 and Annie Acton born 1913, Hope you can help? Mabz

Thanks Phil - a tragic story that that unfortunately was far too comman. mabz

Yes Carolina I remember Bill well. He was a lovely man who was always helpful to us apprentices. If I remember rightly, he was a bit of a sportsman as well? Another person that I remember well is John Dawson. he worked along side of Bill and was very supportive in my skills development. Keith

Hi Caroline - I served my apprenticeship there in the late 60's but do not have any photographs. I remember old Charlie Sothers and was there when he was killed in a car acident. He was a lovely old man. Have you thought of emailing the company? Mabzx

Barrie I am so sorry. I can't imagine the pain that you are going through? The thoughts of your forum friends are with you. Mabz

I was drinking with Frankie Lambert about a month ago and he hasn't changed a bit............ I remember Mr Williams well, especially his slipper........... let me tell you it was very difficult to sit after that!!! Mabz

Be careful Postie - don't mess wiv the forum bouncers.......

Thanks Chris I really appreciate it. What a shame I didn't get the bird?????? You guys did a wonderful job yesterday. Mabz

It was great to see that the snow kept off yesterday......... :D I am sorry that I had to leave early yesterday. Thanks to everyone for making my short stay really enjoyable and I am looking forward to our next meet-up. Mabz

Hello Jules - how are you? Great to see you on the forum. Keith

Jean - I got back today from a half-term break with Paula to find it had been delivered. Thank you so much Jean, I will add it to my treasured collection of old Birmingham Schools. If anyone has any unwanted Birmingham School photographs, badges or school ephemora, please IM me? Cheers Mabz

Thanks Jean - I received the badge today and will be adding it to my collection. I will sending Dorothy a thankyou card. Keith

Thanks Jean - I have forwardedmy address. Mabz

Sorry to hear the sad news Topsy. Animal lovers everywhere will understand your sad loss. Mabz

Bernard - have you joined Michele's web site for her father? I am a member and received a Christmast greeting from her this Christmas. I fully recomment joining and leaving a comment. Mabz

Georgie - is there any chance of you posting a copy of George Clay's photograph? Thanks to everyone for your comments, they are really interesting. Strange what interest a battered old clarinet can unearth.... Mabz