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Lyn the newsagent was shot dead during a robbery ,his attacker was sentenced to death and was the last person to hang in Winson Green prison.

If its the same one then its lee bank road

I had corn beef hash tonight, corn beef,onion,peas, parsley and mash with loads of butter.

Such a lovely lady and a delight to listen to, so glad I had the pleasure to meet her. A true daughter of Birmingham. RIP.

Hope you have had a lovely day Lyn xx

Judging by the vehicles Viv I think its post war, early 60s perhaps

I think the new homes where around great colmore st and lee bank road.

The shop showing in the photo was Johnsons grocers, the last time I passed it was a barber's shop. The person taking the photo would have been standing on Church rd just before the junction with common lane

Hello Andrew, on many many visits to St Giles I have often passed your family's grave, its quite close to the path.

R I P Phil

It was called Bacco's before San Remo., now its just a run of the mill Indian restaurant.

Isnt that part of a photo which contains the running man from one of old mohawks threads.

In those days Jim painters would also fit domestic glass.

Think the children have their Sunday best on.

In the 50s 60s and 70s the post office was on the opposite corner of Shaftmoor lane and Olton Boulevard East.

Whelks, if you've managed half an hour you have done well

I echo your sentiments Jim such sad news.

Hugh Manning Mr Hunter from Mrs Thursday was born in Birmingham. Not a lot people know that. Well they do now.

Hi Tony, my ancestors John and Amelia Veness lived in Buck st during the late eighteen hundreds, a little before your time.