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    Raddlebarn Secondary Modern School Selly Oak

    No I lived at Kings Norton Fire Station and attended Cotteridge Junior School before going to Raddle Barn
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    Raddlebarn Secondary Modern School Selly Oak

    I attended this school from 1950 to 1954. Mr Leek was the Headmaster all Male teachers if I remember right. I went back in 2010 on a trip down memory lane and was allowed to look around the building which were now used as a Remedial Centre. See photos also one of the Dell where the School put...
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    Aston Hall Video

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    Group Photo

    Hiya, I am sure that George Quibell is part of Beryl Quibell's family who allowed me to post a picture from her family album. I will pass on your comments. Regards.
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    Group Photo

    A Family of Plasters called Quibell renovating houses following bomb damage or new Council Houses in Birmingham. Family photo courtesy of Beryl Quibell
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    West Midlands Fire Service

    Central Fire Station married quarters landing crew taking a break in the 50s.
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    West Midlands Fire Service

    Jubilant winners of the Brigade BA Competitions. My good friend in the service cap. "Lofty" Sanders RIP. Birmingham Fire & Ambulance Service.
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    West Midlands Fire Service

    Acocks Green Fire Station 1941 my Station for a couple of years in the 70s Cheers Viv I will keep them coming.
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    Group photos

    Despatch Riders Hobmore Road
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    West Midlands Fire Service

    Birmingham Fire Brigade Ladies Football Team
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    Aston Fire Station

    Yes 1 hour or 2 hour proto depending on size of the oxygen cylinder.
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    Aston Fire Station

    Siebel Gorman Proto Breath Apparatus used by Birmingham Fire Brigade until it was superseded by Compressed Air Sets in the 70s. Picture taken at Aston Fire Station on the right my ex comrades Fm Clive James and Fm Mick Rooney. The duration of Proto could be extended by closing and opening the...
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    Central Fire Station HQ

    Central Fire Station nearing completion by Percy Cox main contractor
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    Fatal Fire Frankfurt St Hockley

    https://m.facebook.com/groups/107579369785/permalink/10157295026684786/
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    horse drawn engine

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/766295596743291/permalink/3900102363362583/
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    West Midlands Fire Service

    White Watch Central Fire Station early 60s. I (1st left back row) am only one of 3 who are still alive and kicking.
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    West Midlands Fire Service

    BF&AS Breathing Apparatus Competitions Central fire Station
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    West Midlands Fire Service

    WMFS. CFO George Merrill RIP and another. Line up of Firemen in Chrome Helmets at Central Fire Station.
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    West Midlands Fire Service

    Birmingham Fire & Ambulance Service. Competition winners.
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    West Midlands Fire Service

    Training School Instructors West Midlands Fire Service. Mo Acker RIP on the right
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