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Lyn - fantastic thread. Thanks for putting the time and effort into posting these pictures, they are wonderful. I particularly like the one of the children in the 'back yard' in Icknield Street. Mabz :)

I would agree with you Lyn. It looks very much like the corner of Brougham Street. Mabz

An interesting point to consider, a good friend of mine who is a Tammy born and bred (true Sandyback) recently referred to 'Orse road' as a Brummie term? Is he correct - did the term 'Orse Road' originate from Birmingham and spoken by Brummies? Mabz

My son Tom was looked at me as though I had two heads yesterday.... He had need to cross a busy Tamworth road to go into a shop when I said to him without thinking, 'Be careful has you cross the 'orse road' (Horse road - Brummies seldom pronounce there H's). His response was what is a 'Orse...

I ordered my book on Hockley today from Waterstones, I paid a little more but it is local and I should have it on Wednesday/Thursday? Can't wait.... Mabz :)

What has happened to the Hockley that I fondly remember as a child? My vivid memories consist of hours of joyful fun playing with my best friends in Hockley and attending a school that provided me with the education that I required and a playground full of laughter. The only thing that I ever...

Thanks for that Mike - I will order myself one as a treat for giving-up smoking on new years eve...............:) Mabz

The night that I finished 5th Year in 1968 aged 16. My dad took me to his local pub (The Paddock) opposite the Aston Hippodrome, offered me a Park Drive (which I declined) and treated me to a couple of Brown & Mild's. Thank you Dad for that special memory, I wish you was still alive so that I...

Jean - my sister had a Jako but my elder brother and I used to hang it from the washing line and shoot stones from our catapults at it.......... He was a brave little monkey, his poor little rubbery fingers kept grasp of the washing line while the rest of his fluffy little torso was pelted...

For my 50th birthday (several years ago) my wife purchased a relatively old personalised number plate for me. The company that she purchased it from has since contacted her on two occasions offering to buy back the plate for almost three times the original cost. Forget shares, forget property...

Lyn - I stoop to your immense knowledge of the old end but the building behind the bus looks like the church/hall on the corner of Lozells Street/Gerard Street where I used to go to the cubs? Dib-Dib Mabz

Hi Lyn - great photograp. I may be wrong but I think that the bus is coming from Nursery Road (Hockley) towards Wheeler Street? The chip shop was on the corner of Berners Street/gerrard Street I think? Mabz

It's about time graham was acknowledged by his mother country for his achievements..... mabz

Mine should be easy to find Lyn. It happened too often I'm afraid.....

Mind you Lyn - the headmaster Mr Smith of Farm street was a nasty piece of work............ he cained me many times (my eyes are watering thinking about it)........... Mind you, I must have deserved it? Mabz

Lyn - I see that it was signed by Peter Whatson his form tutor. Mr Whatson was my form tutor at one time, he was a wondeful guy and a great teacher. Mabz

Brian, I went to Bloomsbury street school between 1957 - 1960. Mabz

Lyn - thanks my gran used to live in Devon street next to the school. Mabz

Thank you Norma and Frothy. It was great meeting dave, he hasn't changed that much at all. It is strange really, as we discussed old times names dropped out in conversation which triggered further memories. I thoroughly enjoyed our meeting. Mabz :)

Lyn - thank you so much for today, I really enjoyed it. The last time Dave and I met was on leaving Harry Lucas school in July 1968, so we had a lot of time and memories to catch-up on - sorry if we nattered too much? Once again Lyn, thanks for being there. By the way, I have put the...