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Ray. I remember the launch and I remember George Canning but for some reason I always seem to miss out on the pin up girls. Such is life!

The Tompion could have come from either of the Cruisers, both had 6" guns and this tompion has a 6" Diamiter plug There have been 3 HMS Birminghams. The first was a Town Class {sub division, Birmingam Class} light Cruiser serving from 1913 to 1931. The second was a Town Class {sub division...

This one is over £600. Out of my league I think. Watch this space for new Avatar

Photo at the moment. I have the option to buy one but very VERY expensive.

Memories Stitcher. The one thing they cant tax you on............YET!

Found this today. A "Tompion" (the bit you put in the end of a ships gun to stop the bad wheather getting in). It must be from the WWII HMS Birmingham. Thought it may be of interest to someone?

I decided to go to Coleshill in the end. It was a small service but fairly well attended. Although I missed going to London it was worth the visit to Coleshill. Chocks

Coleshill RBL have moved to Water Orton and if it wasn't for the band no one would be there. Tamworth is a brilliant parade and I am a mamber of Tamworth RNA but for personal reasons I won't be going there. Kingshurst which is now known as Chelmsley RBL is looking the most promising. Thanks for...

Looked into going to Brum on Sunday. 1st bus leaves Coleshill 11.10AM, Too Late! Or I could catch the train at 06.30 from Coleshill out to Nuneaton change there for Brum. Travel time 2 hr 45min. And they ask us to use "public transport" !!!!!!!!!!!

Looks interesting Alberta. I may well go to that one. Thanks for the info

Tough choice isn't it. It's a toss up between B'ham & B'ham. I shall have to think about this one, unless any other Ideas come in.

Wear Them with PRIDE Mabz

I've marched at the Cenotaph in London every Remembrance Sunday since I can remember but this year, I can't make it there. I can't go to the NMA either so where should I go within the West Midlands area? Where is there a good service and a parade worth seeing or even taking part in? Chocks...

Another couple of icons from the 50's you don't see any longer. By the way Elizabeth. I think you may be a little kinky.:D You can be locked up for sniffing seats you know.:P

A few more pic's for you Bernard. Not the best quality I know but I'm having to photograph, photographs at the moment [A TTACH]59645[/ATTACH] chocks

Yes! but ours was a red one.

Cheers Alf. I have hundreds of pics of 40's, 50's & 60's cars but I don't have a scanner. How sed is that? chocks

You could of always got a train instead back in the 1950's providing you did so before Dr Beeching got his hands on them.

Sorry Paul. No Cambidge and no Zodiac, will a Zephyr do? Chocks

A great and historic story spoilt by all the music & songs. It would be great as a serious film.