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As a footnote, we went back to nursery road. To my horror the whole area had been razed, and a school was built on the site! it doesn't always pay to go back....spoils the memories a bit.

we lived above the post office on the corner of Villa St and Nursery Road. The greengrocer's name was Hopwood, the post mistress was Mrs Reeves and the woodyard was Singleton and Son. I went out with a guy who lived on brougham st, but ended up living in sutton coldfield before emigrating to...

Hi Lynn. Thanks for the pictures of Nursery Road and Villa st. We lived on the corner opposite the greengrocer over the Post Office.The Crown was my father's pub, and the Vine too! My buddy Ann lived in Villa St, we were friends for a long time.

I would love to see more pictures of Nursery Road particularly as it is all gone. I appreciate your time, and as you said, it's a small world getting smaller all the time! Have a great day.

Sorry, forgot your question in my excitement. We lived over the post office from 1947, I got married from there in 1963 and my parents moved to Edgbaston shortly after. My husband John and I went to see the house while on a visit in 2004......stunned at how that whole corner is flattened with...

Thank you lyn. I am so pleased that I can send my brother a copy.He is now 86 and went to Kegs Aston along with Mike and Peter, but has lived abroad for 60 years! Did you know Ann Sirr? She lived just below the general store with the wide frontage.Thanks again!

I saw a photo of our house, which was built over the Villa St post office run by Mr and Mrs Reeves, and next door to Singl etons where they made packing crates. I can't find the photo but if anyone has this picture, I really would appreciate it being posted again.The name plate is also visible.