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    Lucas Great Hampton Street works

    In 1962, I was a Computer Operator and operated the NCR/Elliott 405 computer. However, I didn't have to wear covers over my shoes but had to wear a suit. I had a girl friend Elaine Ingram who work in the accounts area and operated and accounting machine. Yes, the punch girls were good lookers...
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    Lucas Great Hampton Street works

    I worked in the computer section 1962 - 1970, as a Computer Operator, Programmer and Snr Programmer. The first computer was a NCR/Elliott 405, NCR 315 and Univac 418. Many happy memories and fun times.
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    Kingsway Picture House Kings Heath

    In the 50s, used to go to Saturday am session for kids. Next to the cinema was The Birmingham Saving bank.
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    Tudor Cinema, Kings Heath

    In the 1950s I went to the Tudor with my mother and aunty. My aunty lived my grandmother in Brentford road just round the corner from the cinema. Yet another bit of history demolished!
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    Tudor Cinema, Kings Heath

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    The Valley pub, Billesley

    I had very bad memories of the dental clinic which are still with today whenever I go to the dentist. I guess that was the 1950s when attended Wheeler Lane SMB.
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    Bus Tokens

    Same, we walked from Wheelers Lane SMB to Kings Heath baths in the mid 50's
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