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Would it have been Barton's Bank into Whitehead Rd, across High St into Whitehead St? I've not seen the map but, hope Whitehead STREET isn't forgotten.

Dodgy MacPherson strut? Remember my 100E having that problem.

Thanks Phil, can actually see the "welcome" sign over the door now. Don't ever remember that though, we just called it the "crinklies". P.S had to smile about that snow on my head. Reminds me of the time when one had to be wary of the snow sliding off those steep inclined...

oldMohawks Lennox St photo #5,267 from yesterday. The shop on the left looks like the fish and chip shop I knew in early 1960s on the corner of Clifford St. Always called it "the crinklies" because their chips were crinkled. Wonder if anyone can verify that I'm not losing my memory.

Astonian's post #3. I've only just seen this post (11 years later) and seeing the name Garretts reminded me that in 1962 I wanted to sell my bicycle to fund a deposit on a motorbike. This bicycle was built up from scratch, frame sprayed, quick release wheels & tubeless tyres, adjustable...

I've searched for a "ask the Moderators" or "General Enquires" type of thread to no avail so, in light of that I've used this one. As my query is about e-mails and not Windows 10, I would like to ask what thread would be best?

Just realised that my wife and me have lived on Chelmsley Wood ( two different addresses ) for 50 years this month. I remember when we came, all the roads were muddy from building lorries. No shopping centre, only the corner shop. We went to the Poolway for our main shopping. Also, no Facilities...

Like the new version of our website. When I first logged in today it came up with my old fsnet.co.uk e-mail address but, when I used my password instead it logged me on without any problem. I've checked my account and my new e-mail address is in there. The website used to log me off...

I was born in Hednesford but came to Birmingham when I was 6yrs in 1952. 1952-3 New Spring St Hockley 1954 69 Leamington Rd Sparkbrook 1955 Berners St Lozells 1955-6 69 Leamington Rd Sparkbrook 1957 Woodfield Rd Balsall Heath 1958 70 Langdale Rd Hamstead 1958 Manor...

Photo must have been taken shortly after the last trams ran down Aston Road North. When was that?

Big Gee, I lived in Victoria Road, Aston around that time.

Thank you for all your comments. In conclusion, it was next to the Yew Tree pub. Zooming in on Phil's photo (#26 ) I believe this is the painting (arrowed). Maybe one day we will get a clearer photo.

1960-1965 is around the time I remember it. Definitely between Deykin Ave and Wyrley Road. I know it's not the Erdington one because as you approached the spot you saw it on the right hand side of the road. You would only notice the Erdington one on the left.

Hi Lyn, this is exactly the "debate" I'm having. My friends are telling me I'm getting old (which I am) and confused with the Erdington painting. But I'm convinced the one I remember was on Witton Road opposite the river.

Hope I've picked the right thread. I'm having an ongoing debate with friends about a painting on the side of building of a man up a ladder painting the building. This was in Witton Road between Birch Rd & the Yew Tree pub in the early 60s. Are there any photos of this? Would love to see it again.

Must practice our chat-up lines "Excuse me miss, yo ay 'alf beautiful, I think I luv ya".

Yes, on the corner of St Mary's Row - Loveday Street. I've inserted a Google Earth photo to show the place today (so many lovely buildings now gone forever). Even though it's impossible to get the same perspective today, I noticed that the Bull's chimney still lines up with the original photo.

Yes Dave A, I was in Mr Dean's class in my 3rd year. He used to throw the blackboard chalk at us if we angered him. Other teachers were J.D.T.Ball Head Teacher, Mr Williams 2nd year, Mr Wally Eyton, Mr Robertson P.E, Mr Cross science & a teacher we called "chrome dome", possibly Richards?

I've put two photos together to make a panorama of Guilford St & Gower St. In 1960-61 when I was in the fourth year over the road at Gower St School, I was often charged by our teacher Mr Ward to go and get his daily sandwich. I also bought myself a tomato dip sandwich which cost 2d (tuppence)...

In 1953, I lived over the launderette right opposite to those toilets. It's great to see there's now been a use for them rather than being demolished.