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  1. JackiePritchatt

    New Nechells And Aston Photos

    Hi Lyn, wonderful collection of photo's, enjoyed them all. I will show my father-in-law who lived in Sutherland St.
  2. JackiePritchatt

    New Nechells And Aston Photos

    That's great Lyn, looking forward to seeing them. Enjoy your holiday.
  3. JackiePritchatt

    Brookvale Park & Witton Lakes

    Yes Lyn, the bridge is still there. I have a weirmaraner needs plenty of walks most mornings it's Brookvale with husband and today it was Witton Lakes with me. Both parks are lovely the swans have had 4 signits.
  4. JackiePritchatt

    Armada Pub Gravelly Hill

    Hi Lyn, I passed on Saturday coming off motorway and couldn't manage a picture. My son took them today for me and sent them as I asked if he was passing to send me via Whatsapp. Jackie
  5. JackiePritchatt

    Armada Pub Gravelly Hill

    Hi Lyn, yes I noticed the Armada pub on Saturday.
  6. JackiePritchatt

    Porchester Street

    Sorry jm012q9719, I remember the houses, I used to walk that way to go shopping with my mom, I also remember the indoor ring market. It's completely changed now.
  7. JackiePritchatt

    Clifton Road Aston

    Hi Jason, I was born in the old Porchester Street 1960, left 1966 ish until the demolition started. But return to Markford Walk, Newtown in 1970. Lived there for 11 years went to Holte Comprehensive. My Nan lived in Porchester Street near the Clifford Street.
  8. JackiePritchatt

    Porchester Street

    Hi jm012q9719, sorry Jason I don't recall them, where about on Porchester Street did they live.
  9. JackiePritchatt

    Castle Vale

    Aston houses were being demolished. We moved to Castle Vale from 67/70. I lived at 21 Turnhouse Road, we didn't live long we went back to the Newtown. I attended Topcliffe school. My elder sisters attended the Comp. Me and my brother went to Topcliffe, younger sister went to Pegasus. On my way...
  10. JackiePritchatt

    Hare And Hounds Marsh Hill Erdington

    I must of seen him in passing.
  11. JackiePritchatt

    Hare And Hounds Marsh Hill Erdington

    Yes Lyn, I have had a few meals in there. It's the Village Green to be our local. It is a shame it's gone.
  12. JackiePritchatt

    Hare And Hounds Marsh Hill Erdington

    On dog walk as I was passing, the Hare & Hounds PH has finally been demolished ready for the care home.
  13. JackiePritchatt

    Bulpitt and Sons Birmingham

    I worked at Bulpitts from 1977-1985. I was an electrical assembler. I made coffee perculators, deep fat fryers and electric kettles it was piece work (43 per hr). The kettle on the forum 105 is a first for me, never seen that model. It was Swan brand they had 3/4 ranges pots & pans matched...
  14. JackiePritchatt

    Paddington Street Aston

    Hi Lyn, the second left top row is Susan Mountjoy and also her sisters Jackie and Tina at the front row. Raymond O’Connor the boy behind Jackie was their brother Ricky. Brenda Dunkley on the left with her brother in front of her. Janet Carey lived in Paddington st. Trevor Goss moved into 40...
  15. JackiePritchatt

    Paddington Street Aston

    Hi Lyn, this one is for you, just up your street.
  16. JackiePritchatt

    Crown And Cushion Pubs Perry Barr

    I passed by the Crown & Cushion today. I had to take a photo the area gone down. I've had a few drinks in the past. Wouldn't dream of going in for one now. Don't even look like a pub.
  17. JackiePritchatt

    The Cross Guns, Newtown

    I remember having a drink in there. Not sure when it was built. I lived in Markford Walk. It was that or the Man O War, which has been demolished. Passed by there the other day and it's all over grown. My old house is ready to be demolished.
  18. JackiePritchatt

    Porchester arms...

    Hi Marie, I don't remember the names you mentioned. Glad you got the name for Donald's brother, I wouldn't of got it.
  19. JackiePritchatt

    Porchester arms...

    Hi Marie, I'm glad someone remembers the Fishers. Do you remember the other brothers name Donald was one, can't think of the other. I think Christine was older than me. You were definitely a tomboy, so mischievous.
  20. JackiePritchatt

    Porchester arms...

    Hi Marie, I know it's great. It seems you were mischievous. My mother was a cleaner at the Sheet Metal Works, it was handy living across the road.
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