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  1. JackiePritchatt

    Group photos

    Hi, thanks that's lovely, all hands behind their backs. Jackie
  2. JackiePritchatt

    Group photos

    Hi Lyn , thanks I will do. Being new to the forum I viewing loads, I was looking for Aston Lane School for my father-in-law. He's 89 yrs. He was born 2/22 Dawlish Terrace, Sutherland St. The look on his face yesterday lit up with delight, with all the photo's the forum has. Listening to his...
  3. JackiePritchatt

    Group photos

    Hi, photo's are great has anyone got any photo's of Aston Lane School, or Aston schools. I try to view pictures , View Attachment ----. I am unable to view.
  4. JackiePritchatt

    Aston Pictures

    Hi Astonite, thank you for those, I will show him, he got all excited that I joined the forum, and I was asking all about his past. Jackie
  5. JackiePritchatt

    Aston Pictures

    Hi, has anyone got any pictures of Lichfield Road, Sutherland st. My father in law lived at 2/22 Dawlish Terrace, in 1927 he is always talking of the old days and memories. Jackie
  6. JackiePritchatt

    Lucas Great King Street memories

    I not sure if my mom would of known her, she passed away 2 yrs ago. So unable to ask, did your aunt go by Joy for short people shortened names. You've got me thinking.
  7. JackiePritchatt

    Lucas Great King Street memories

    Hi Lyn, did she live in the houses with the garage underneath. They were across the road from us as it was a cul de sac. The high raised flat to the right, or did she live there. Her Surname doesn't ring a bell. Houses to the left came under wheeler st. Jackie
  8. JackiePritchatt

    Lucas Great King Street memories

    Hi, I applied for a job as Office Junior 1977, but didn't get it. My mother worked there as a evening cleaner for years. I done a few shifts when my mother was ill. We lived in Markford Walk off Wheeler St. I watched for years workers coming and going off their shifts, you couldn't cross the...
  9. JackiePritchatt

    Bulpitts

    Yes, Lyn I think it was 20%. Best item was a vacuum by Goblin it lasted for years. Jackie
  10. JackiePritchatt

    Porchester arms...

    Hi Phil, yes that's fantastic. I believe it's me, also the photo Porchester Arms, the girl has the same clothes on. Loving the forum, people so helpful thank you all. Jackie
  11. JackiePritchatt

    Porchester arms...

    Thanks mikejee, I have a picture but will continue to find it. When I do I will do your method. Thanks for your help it makes sense. Jackie
  12. JackiePritchatt

    Porchester arms...

    I have a laptop and iPad. I thought I could email. Then said idiot you can't cause I haven't got an email Address, me and technology, Lol . That's why I asked if I could message you how to do it? Still looking for my picture. Jackie
  13. JackiePritchatt

    Bulpitts

    Hi Terry, that has brought back 8 years of good memories. I worked there from 1977-85. As an electrical assembler. I enjoyed it there, it was hard work especially when piece work came in. It was Swan brand, good make use to buy my pots and pans. Jackie
  14. JackiePritchatt

    Porchester arms...

    Hi Lyn, it was a photo from my iPad, it wasn't clear either, but I wasn't sure how? I thought email but what email? I was told if I scan the original, I would get a better picture, it's in that secret place, I forgot where. Yes it's hard learning new forums. Is it ok to message you. Thanks for...
  15. JackiePritchatt

    Porchester arms...

    Hi Lyn, I do apologise only I have found the post I was looking for, it's on Neighbours & Streets page 15 . The 1st is the pub, other me on doorstep. I have sent a message to you, hope that's how it works, all new. Not sure if photos are allowed. I attempted to email one but not successful.
  16. JackiePritchatt

    Porchester Street

    Hi Lyn, can you tell me was there a church or a Salvation Army on the st, only I saw a lot of nuns. My sisters attended the Brownie's, did they held it there? Do you know the name of the mixed race children who lived next to us no 58. The mothers name was Jean. I am really enjoying yours and...
  17. JackiePritchatt

    Porchester Street

    Hi Marie, lovely to meet you. Living in one house that long. Where did you move to at the age of 12 yrs. My sister Ann was 10 yrs, she use remember the Doodies and the Fishers. I played with Christine Fisher. I am looking for a post but being new I can't find it.
  18. JackiePritchatt

    Porchester arms...

    Hi Lyn , I was referring to another photo, I don't know the number. I saw it on Phil's thread. I have seen the one you mentioned, it's not that one. Great site, loving it.
  19. JackiePritchatt

    Porchester arms...

    Hi Lyn, I passed down Wheeler St, yes all changed now, transformation. The other picture I as comparing at 60 Porchester St, with girl on doorstep and the Porchester Arms are the same person, was posted on Phil's - Moderator staff member. Thanks Lyn
  20. JackiePritchatt

    Porchester arms...

    I also left when I was about 6. My name Jacqueline (Jackie for short). I must of seen you on the street. Left Alma st school to live in Castle Vale, then moved back in Feb 1970, to attend William Cooper. Then Holte Comprehensive.
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