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    Thanks to Floyer Road 1955

    Hi, I have only just found this reference to Floyer Road! I lived at 188 Floyer Road from 1943-1979 and I do remember a nearby family named Humphries. In between were the McGinns and the Spooners. I remember the off-licence where I used return bottles for crisps. Also, the shop by the park...
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    BENFLO Association

    Does anyone recall an association called BENFLO made up from St BENedict's Road and FLOyer Road, Small Heath. Late 40s, early 50s. It organised Christmas Parties at St. Benedict's Road School. Mr Kendall was Father Christmas and handed out presents to the local children. He had the groceries...
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    Floyer Road VJ Day Party 1945

    Many thanks for this photo which I have only just found. I recognise my father standing just off centre under the SHELTER sign. I have another photo which shows my mother standing in the exact same spot so presumably I am just underneath hidden from sight. I did not know whether it was VE or VJ...
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    Small Heath

    I think this is the junction with Bankes Road. The corner shop was a general store. Floyer Road is the next one down the hill. The fence on the right was around St. Benedict's Church. The colour photo is Floyer Road. The shop on the corner used to be a wine and beer shop with Kendalls grocery...
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