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Amazing find, might get a shirt. The 70s for me, cheers.

Brilliant, thank you. Will pass it on. Much appreciated.

Sorry to be a pain. Can anyone point me in the direction of any photos 1860s onwards please. I have an elderly relative who lives there saying built in 1855. I have traced back a family from 1901 to 1939 who lived in the same house. Getting clever, but still need expert help from this great...

Thank you for the info. Nelson House were the main. Competition for Zissmans, my dad would look in their window daily to compare prices. Was just down the road from Zissmans. Shirts, Jaytex, Brutus, Ben Sherman, tank tops, 2 tone trousers etc. Memories.

Just seen your post. Many thanks, didn't know they had a shop in Dale End, wow. I recall my dad was manager in Union Street and Bull Street underpass. The shop I recall in Union Street, was I'm sure near Halford, not sure. So the shop in Dale end must have closed. Union Street was obviously more...

You near Brick Lane at all. Going back many years when there was rioting then in The Jewish Quarter.

That would probably be David Zissman. Bernards dad, who is still going last time I looked. Interesting regarding The Jewish tradition. You probably knew Bernard was not a Labour Councillor also Lord Mayor among and other things. Thank you.

Thanks Vivienne, my dad was manager at Bull Street. Possibly 60s. Wasn't aware of West Brom and Dudley. Unsure if the last 2 shops lasted. They also had a shop in Cov. I was 15 when I worked on a Saturday. I was 14 when working in a butchers. Never forget scrubbing the wooden meat tables. Much...

Thank you, yes correct where he lived then. Not sure now. Memories hey, I still remember the layout of the shops even now. Always some great memories, help and great people on this site. Always get help after all these yrs.

Thank you for all the info. I know Brick Lane was a Jewish quarter. Also famous for riots. Zissmans in The 60s and late 70s was owned by Sir Bernard Zissman. Former Lord Mayor of Birmingham and I think his father David Zissman. My father was manager of the shops in Bull St and Union St and a...

Thank you, brilliant as always on here.

Anyone any info or memoriesphotos of Zissmans. Shops in Union St and Bull St. Gents Outfitters also selling modern clothing for early 70 to mid 70s. Very popular to various ages and celebrities. Only other competetitors were Nelson House. I remember Ben Sherman, Brutus, Jaytex and two ton...

Hi Phil, hence Bluebell Drive on The un Hi Phil, hence the name Bluebell Drive on The Wood. Bacon's End, which was a pigs farm. Still have relatives on The Wood. Trying to explain, Baldys Mansion near Gressel Lane. Not sure of history but we were all scared as youngsters. Remember The Aquarius...

I know Redwood house is still standing. Only went in the mountford once. Seem to end up at the centurion or pub crawls in Coleshill. Time flies sometimes. Never know where we end up. I went to fordbridge cooks Lane. Unfortunately don't miss Kingshurst. Went through a Yr ago, not the same. Same...

I knew the owners of Bunny's Plaice at the time.

It's gone some Yrs ago. So you knew The Mallinsons, AJ and possibly the young guy who tragically passed away at a far to young age.

The library used to be a midland bank opposite. Also. The youth club further down. Thank you.

Brilliant, brings it all back. Cheers

I got topped in to play rugby. Mr George or Bevan, the Welsh. One. Mr Loft was Maths, I was in Mr Bullivents in Charlecote. Great character.