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The cinema at the top of New Street was the Forum,it was a nice one but I remember going there upstairs and the seats were very high,so when anybody stood up it felt like you were going to fall over the seat in front. Midge

Another Brummie saying, when talking about a younger brother "Our Kid" When I was very young birds were cuk cuks,and hands were donnies. Midge

Re: Clifton Cinema, Great Barr saved Hi the Clifton Cinema in Walsall Road,Great Barr is now going to be a chinese eatery. I have just read this in tonights Express & Starr. Regards Midge

I remember Lucas Christmas Parties at Formans Road,my Dad worked there on the Batteries for forty odd years,until his retirement in 1968. My sister & I used to look forward to them & of course seeing Father Christmas, and getting a present. Midge

Hi PMC1947 Thankyou for the photos of the cinemas,it brought back lovely memories. One of the Films I remember being shown in those days at the Waldorf was Golden earrings,starring Ray Milland. Keep up the good work.

Hi there Sospiri, Are you on Holiday in Crete? Do you remember the Roller Rink in Walford Road, I used to go there every week with my cousin,when I was in my Teens(Oh happy days):)

Am looking to contact Maurice Shepherd(Sheppard) who contacted me about Aldis & Perry Bros Sarehole Road. Midge

Those were the days,my local Cinemas Robin Hood,Rialto both Hall Green. Piccadilly and Waldorf Sparkbrook. Another two I used to go to Carlton - Sparkhill & Kingsway - Kings Heath. I was an usherette at the Robin Hood as an evening job in the 50's. Also there was the Springfield which didn't...

I remember Spot the Ball, in the 60's my Mom & me won £168.00 between us. It seemed like a fortune. Margaret exBrummie