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Just found this interesting site. I have visited Normandy twice to visit the D-Day beaches. The second time I was stood on one of the British beaches and next to me was an elderly gentleman that had been on the same tour. We both stood in silence taking in the view and atmosphere and I said to...

My father worked for Birmingham buses at most garages during 50's, 60's and 70's as a maintenance plumber. Anyone remember the Stadium in Billesley. I think it is still there. I remember summer parties there and sports days.

geoffopo, I think you are right about the church opening. I remember it being built around 1960

The pub in Comberton Road was the King of Bohemia. I passed my driving test in 1968 in Comberton Road.

I lived at 75 from 1976 until 1993. Lovely house and I would know more of the history of the road especially during world war 2

I used to live in Patrick road and would emjoy seeing any pics you have. They have been taken off this site. Thanks for any help

yes, thats me. you must be jeff hopkins. i remember bumping in to you in lanzarote a few years ago

I also lived in Markfield road in the 50s, 60s and early 70s and remember the church being built

I joined the GPO in September 1964 as a Y3YC. The first 3 days were spent at a college on the Bristol Rd and there was an intake I believe of 250 of us including Jeff Horner, Jeff Stubbings, Peter Myatt (who i still see) Bob Catley (who went on to be singer with Magnum) Peter Brown, Jeff...

I worked at Southalls from 1967 until 1978 in the Computer Department. Southalls ran a Computer Bureau called SANACO (smith and nephew associated companies) running work for companies e.g Concentric, British Shoes etc. Great days and a good crowd of people. I remember using the Brookhill. I...

My father worked at all of the bus garages in Birmingham as a maintenance plumber after the second world war and retired in the late 70s. I remember Tyburn Road, Perry Barr, Quinton, Yardley Wood, Kitts Green, Coventry Road, Acocks Green and Digbeth. I remember the pantomines at Perry Barr and...

The newsagent on Barrows Lane corner of Garretts Green Lane was called Singletons. I went to Cockshut Hill infants and juniors until it converted to just seniors. Then went to Blakenhale and Sheldon Heath. Left 1964. Spent lots of time in The Dovecoats, Cabin, Ring o Bells etc.

talking about the shops corner of cockshut hill there was also a hardware shop run by Ron who lived in a bungalow in Barrows Lane. I remember Jobs the newsagents