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    Symbols on Lucas Aerospace sculpture - meaning

    I think that part of lucas is still standing its opposite the junction of Spring road Olton Boulevard West and Brifield road.
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    OLDEST AND YOUNGEST BHF MEMBERS

    Although she's not a member, I quite often read threads out to my mother in law and she has asked me to write one or two replies, she is fast approaching 96. The reason she's not a member ? She would be running it in two weeks lol I was born 1952.
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    Anniversary

    Eric I make that 110 years. Just a slip of the finger. But I must say I have enjoyed the ten years you have been posting, not only your paintings but the way you put your point across ,having your view but respecting others who may differ. Here's looking forward to enjoying the next 10 years in...
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    Sheldon

    Cauldes was the other side of Lyndon rd, where Halfords ect are now. The land behind the Jilabi restaurant is owned by Smiths motor mechanics. The owners of the building at the end of the row going towards the city have purchased some of land at the back.
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    Marston Green & Tile Cross

    I think that was Griffins, mentioned by podgery.
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    Olton Mill

    Thanks Mike pass that place every day.
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    Olton Mill

    Mike where about are those houses. They look a bit older 1960s.
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    Marston Green & Tile Cross

    The Birmingham Rugby main line runs not far from Baginton island, just a mile or so from the airport.not to far for young legs to travel.
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    Then & Now

    I used to live at 51Southam RD in the early 70s had no idea about the bomb damage. Seems like they are taking a long time to repair the house in Swanhurst Lane in photo #519.
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    Marston Green & Tile Cross

    Jmadone I bet these photos are taking you back, it seems just like yesterday, great days jim with some long gone friends.
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    Marston Green & Tile Cross

    Looking at the bus stop, the 165 and 166 are still running .
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    Disgusting food

    Yes Baz tinned and fresh
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    Silvermere Secondary Modern/Culey Green

    Hi Gordon, I remember your father well, he stood in as an English teacher at times.I have him to thank for knowing how to address an envelope correctly.
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    Birmingham factories TV program

    I remember workers playtime, but I think that was on the radio.
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    Sheldon

    The chippie (march hare) has been an Indian restaurant for 40 years.
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    Sheldon

    I remember the excavator showroom it had a two story glass front . After caudles closed it became Shirley U Drive, a van rental company.
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    Sheldon

    I think the name of the transport company behind the shops was Caudles or something simular.
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    Acocks Green

    Lumpammer I rented 1206 Warwick rd from John Alder for a few years What a lovely man
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    Sheldon

    Your jogging the memory now James I seem to recall Turners relocating to other premises.
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    Sheldon

    Hi Alison, I think Turners was one or two doors up from the corner. The Italaian restaurant has been both Indian and Chinese eating places prior to that I believe it was Smarts pork butchers
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