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  1. leonardjob

    Lozells

    We had a three piece from The House that Jack built. There was always a "Sale"on. Also went to the "Hip" to see panto's then wrestling then I used to get off the bus to see the photo.s of the strippers when it was a stripshow joint.
  2. leonardjob

    WWII Air Raid Victims

    Thanks Bo it is Claytor, His daughter will be at Barra tomorrow.any other info would be appreciated. Found their grave at Yardley cemetery.
  3. leonardjob

    WWII Air Raid Victims

    Any one know anything about a raid 3/12/40 on Bham Newton Rd sparkhill Where my wife lost 3 children cousins called the Claytors.
  4. leonardjob

    anglo saxon

    From what they say its got to be worth many millions so I think bren your right ....govt 50% farmer 25%,,,,,,Finder 25%
  5. leonardjob

    anglo saxon

    belongs to govt but finder will get half of value for reward. I think brownhills as well. Wife going tomorrow.
  6. leonardjob

    bartons arms/aston hippodrome

    Whilst we are enjoying the lovely pics of The Bartons, please remember it is an active pub and needs our support. The beer is firstclass, and the Thai Food marvellous. The multicultural staff are brilliant. Lets use it before we lose it....Oh and don't forget the tiles.
  7. leonardjob

    Barr Beacon

    G G where do you get your eggs? at the farm opposite Barr beacon. Also my best friend worked at Wilkinson and ridell 1965-73 and I had my wedding reception there in the dining room on top floor 1971.
  8. leonardjob

    Brummie sayings & language

    Well done I knew it was something like that. hile we are on the subject of French....an old one....who knows the motto of the French Navy???
  9. leonardjob

    Brummie sayings & language

    I Think its French "Sans faire rien" meaning "without doing anything". Not sure about the translation but troops picked up lots of French and pronounced it their own way.
  10. leonardjob

    Six Ways Erdington.

    What.s a heads up for Gods sake???
  11. leonardjob

    They are at our Brummie accent again

    I went to a Birmingham Welsh thing with friends who unfortunately are Welsh(Well one was born in Stechford but still considers himself welsh). Hugh Edwards the Beeb news presenter was the speaker, lamenting about the class predjudice at the beeb against the Welsh and their accent and how he was...
  12. leonardjob

    Archaeological Site Library & Centenary Sq

    Can't make it today. Have the powers that be given any indication as to what went on at the site in days of yore. What were the elf'n safety issues that prevented you from going on the site. Is the place haunted, or are their unexploded bopmbs. what a load of rubbish by brainwashed...
  13. leonardjob

    Birmingham in 1950s

    Remember it well on the back of "Marvel" comics. Plus Joke shop toys X-Ray vision Glasses, Seebackrascope,ventriloquism kits.
  14. leonardjob

    Bassett

    I had a Fanny Fowkes asa great aunt daughter of Joseph and Sarah Reading
  15. leonardjob

    Turnberry road

    My wife lived at 90, 1960ish plus.
  16. leonardjob

    Martin Shaw.

    Met martin shaw last month at his Mom's funeral at Streetly.
  17. leonardjob

    Lancaster The WIIs Greatest Bomber

    Sorry Old Boy, yes worked on and loved the Lanc... looked down his nose at B17.
  18. leonardjob

    Lancaster The WIIs Greatest Bomber

    I read "Tailgun Charlies" and found it very interesting. Once the tailgunner was "In", he couldn't be released from his position till thet landed. The Yanks were amazed that we could fly in a plane without upholstered seats. There was no heating in the rear gunner position so they had to put on...
  19. leonardjob

    Parker. Gt Russell St.

    Assuming odds on one side and evens on the other your place would be next door to the shop.
  20. leonardjob

    Parker. Gt Russell St.

    Assuming odds on one side and evens on the other your place would be next door to the shop.
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