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    Marston Green Hospital

    Dave Grey? Unless Hazel has sold since we left. Known them both for donkey's years, can't remember how long We all went to Marston Green Club, Dave was President at one time.. He must have been a little boy in the 50's?
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    Marston Green Hospital

    No, I go to Tony's Why?
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    Marston Green Hospital

    That's right Dave, because Birmingham actually had the house built, hence they collected the rent. I do not know if Solihull have now taken over the properties too. Council tax is still paid to Solihull. I was born in Solihull and myself and my brother and friends used to go on our bikes for...
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    Marston Green Hospital

    Yes, that is quite right.. However, Marston Green is still Solihull, to whom we paid our council tax and I worked for Solihull LEA
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    Marston Green Hospital

    You are right. I lived in Marston Green for nearly forty years, Chelmsley Lane and then Coleshill Road. On our deeds it said the parish of Bickenhill, Which is Solihull, as is B'ham Airport and the NEC.
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    Marston Green Hospital

    It is not there now. This is now a business park and there are office blocks right on the entrance. The Church and mortuary are still there but they too are offices.
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    Marston Green Hospital

    I lived in Coleshill Road Marston Green until a few years ago.. The main entrance to the hospital now leads to a business park with several office blocks, but the church and the 'mortuary' next door are still standing but are indeed now offices.
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    Fairfield House School

    I really do not know how this site works. Apparently I have to reply on this open site. Yes, we did go to Blenheim Palace the birthplace of Winston Churchill. I do not remember going on the river but it was a long time ago! I remember your name but cannot put a face to it - I'm sorry. I...
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    Fairfield House School

    Hi, I am Carol Priddey and I knew Carol Ward and Roy Buffery but I did not go to Fairfield house, so I am a bit confused?? I went to Bardmotre College in Yardley Fields Road. Can you throw some more light on this please, I'd like to know your name.
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    Cockshut Hill School

    What does IM mean and how can I get this number to gillyt?
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    Cockshut Hill School

    Sorry I don't know. Someone called Mikegee said he has removed the telephone number because they should not be on open forum. He said he forwarded it by IM, I don't know what that means. I was not in Jan's class, she was a year above me. My brother, Bob Priddey was at Cockshut Hill all of his...
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    Cockshut Hill School

    I have just spoken to Janet and she would love to hear from you, she has asked me to pass on her number. It is ( number removed for privacy reasons). She is having problems with her phone at the moment and has ordered a new one. However, you can still ring her but it's a bit crackly. She is...
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    Cockshut Hill School

    Yes, I spoke to Janet yesterday. She lives in Chelmsley Wood Birmingham. She had a stroke last year but is still recovering. Do you want to e.mail me your phone number and I will pass it on. She does not have a computer to join the sites.
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    Cockshut Hill School

    Yes, Janet had a brother called Donald and a younger sister Roberta. Donald is no longer with us. My brother was at Cockshut Hill from 5 - 17, his name was Bob Priddey. Anyone remember him - and Tom Sutcliffe? I went to the girls school from 56 to 59 my name is Carol. I am still friends with...
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    Cockshut Hill School

    I was only there from 56 - 59, but I am still friends with Pam Wall and Janet McPhail. My brother was at Cockshut hill the whole of his school life till 17 and went into the air force, his name was Bob Priddey.
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    Fairfield House School

    Did you previously go to Bardmore College and what was your surname? I am Carol Priddey
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    Fairfield House School

    Hey cameraman what's your name??
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    Fairfield House School

    I was just looking for my friend on this site, Stephanie Dodd, I was surprised to see my name further back. I am Carol Priddey but went to Bardmore College as did Carole Ward and Roy Buffery. I don't remember hiring the punt on the Avon after a school trip. Anymore info from anyone>
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    Cockshut Hill School

    I remember Pam Wall, Janet McPhail and Ann Kendrick and I am still in touch with them all
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    Cockshut Hill School

    I have just joined this forum. I went to Cockshut hill school 57 -59 and remember Pam Wall and Janet McPhail, also Ann Kendrick and I am still in touch with them all
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