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I know the area you are talking about, I lived in Coralie St. I did similar jobs for neighbours. The coal was hard job for a young lad, always enjoyed having a few shillings in my pocket. Where did you live? Nick Phillips

If you look with a magnifying glass, on the grill you can see a badge. Only a guess but I'm sure its an Austin. Sure someone will give us the model. Nick Phillips

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If I remember correctly, the building to the right in the 30/60s was Yates's wine lodge. If I'm wrong it was the next building. But I'm sure it is. Do you notice the change in driving laws the Ford parked by the crossing would not be allowed today. Nick Phillips

I know this spot well opposite is a " stop lock " many people look at having no idea what it was for. Do you know why it was called a "Banana wharf?" Nick Phillips.

Lyn my father born in 1914 brought me and my brothers up to remember "Thank you" costs "Nothing" but its "worth a fortune". Nick

Lyn, I've said before how much I appreciate the work you and other staff do. I enjoy looking at other peoples interest it shows how the City changes over the years. I think its positive if members can also have a little input. Thank you Nick Phillips

I've just looked up Wilton St B19 in an old six shillings A-Z, then it was a much longer street then it is today. Nick Phillips

In our house town was Birmingham, City was London. Nick.

Terence, I'm pleased to say I often pass the old school and its still open. I was a pupil at the school from 1957 - 1963. I still remember my first day. I did not want to stay. Miss Clancy locked the door, like any good Hockley lad I left via the window and ran home. I did enjoy my years at...

Dave, this is was childhood area back in the 50s. The area had many different types of housing. Some were back to back houses. Some even had a garden. I remember our house only had one cold water tap an outside toilet, a coal fire in winter that kept one room warm in the winter. A cold house in...

Again this is from Memory, when it became apart of Birmingham ( I also think it was before West Midlands ). The sign "YOU ARE INTERING ROYAL SUTTON COLDFIELD" were going to be removed. I think it was the residents got together to keep them in place. Nick Phillips

Lloyd, thanks for that. I'm surprised that it was 1974 I would have thought it would have been much earlier. I do remember that a lot of Sutton residents were unhappy it becoming apart of B'ham am I correct it was "Royal Sutton Coldfield?" Nick Phillips

Are people aware that Sutton was once outside Birmingham boundaries. I cant remember the date but it would have been around 1960 ish, I'm sure some one will remember the date. If you lived in Sutton you would get a sticker for your car if you lived outside Sutton you had to pay to enter...

Derek, If my memory correct, Hingeston Street, was also a cobbled street but it was fifty-five years since I moved from the area. It was my child hood area and occasionally I enjoy a walk in the area. If you knew the area you can see where the old streets were its a pity they just changed...

Stokkie, Hingeston St was not in Jewellery Quarter. Coming from the City on 96 bus, It would travel (still does) along Frederick St at Warstone Lane clock it would turn left. If you went straight on that's Vyse St you would be in heart of Jewellery Quarter. Turning left at clock, you are on...

Hi H ( would rather use a name ). H, when I followed your instructions it was easy. At first I could not see "the blue dot". and it made no sense at all. Once again thanks for your effort, and putting up with an old fool like myself. Nick Phillips

Every thing easy when you know how, " on the blue dot"?. I notice a lot of very young children who are not yet talking in push chairs but are able to operate "I Pads". I have no idea at all. ITS AN AGE THING. But thanks for trying. Nick Phillips

Lyn great photo. I remember the area well, and still find my self having a walk in the area in my head I remember the way it was in the 50/60s I wish I understood " if you move the blue dot the map will fade....." I do find computer speak hard work. But its great the hard work that you all put...