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Not sure about that one Phil. I was at Handsworth Grammar by then

Phil, that is the crossing to the school, unfortunately the cameraman is on the school side pointing the other way. What we are seeing on the corner is the factory opposite the school, the corner of Farm Street and Burbury Street

The head teacher in the forties was Mr Margerison (or similar spelling) was proud of the paintings around the school which he told us, all had a special meaning. I particularly remember the one in his study, Hope by G F Watts, a very cheerful picture. One teacher I remember well was Mr Warriner...

Carolina had it dead right Phil. Although alongside Ventnor Road (the boys toilets were on that side) the front entrance was on Farm Street and the back entrance at Bridge Street

That's right Goalzone

Goalzone, here is a link to Havergal House https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=10850&p=192311&highlight=Havergal#post192311

I agree with Topsy. The picture is not Burbury Street School (later Harry Lucas) but as stated on the image, Farm Street School. I went to Burbury Street School in the forties. The school was of a similar style to the photo but the frontage was off the road and as I remember, a little later in...

Many thanks for that Colin

This may be it but I am unsure; this photo is probably pre 1914 and possibly one of the patients is one of my mom's friends

Many thanks Roy. I've still got a piece of that tree stump somewhere.

My Condolences to you and your family Lyn. Mike

Mission try here https://www.astonbrook-through-astonmanor.co.uk/summerlane.html

Another interesting link https://www.ebay.com/itm/1960-Press-Photo-Birmingham-Butcher-Charlie-Lee-Playing-Piano-/190808545908 That's certainly him, he always wore a bowler

Here is a link to hi story https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1346&dat=19600111&id=I6gwAAAAIBAJ&sjid=L_oDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2705,1361643

I think the Bulls were well off already, Gordon, the son and owner drove a Bristol (equal status to the Aston Martin then)

Hi Lyn and Topsy's. Charlie lee has been discussed on the forum before, there is a little bit on post #17 but I think bits have been lost due to a merger. I had recently left school and was working at C V Bulls, my friend Eddie Madeley from Kensington Street worked at Charlie's. On Saturdays...

I've got it recorded and look forward to watching it. When I started school at Burbury Street we used chalk boards and it was normal to be prevented from using your left hand for writing. I was right handed but got clouted round the head for making blots when we started using pens. I continued...

Hi Brummiemummy, I think you will find a picture of the 77 shop here. About halfway down on the right, the one with Evelyn Toon standing outside; unfortunately quite a small picture. https://www.astonbrook-through-astonmanor.co.uk/geachst.html

I can possibly find the one that I posted but you will have to give me a little time