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  1. oldbrit

    Rover Sd1

    That's what it was thanks for the info so what years were those for and what model?
  2. oldbrit

    Amazon computers and printers

    The biggest problem in Colorado USA with AMAZON that we have had, is the constant fake emails we get, about some order we did not do, or the payment method we gave is no good, so we just spam them and delete, Most of the things we do buy are OK and we have had no real problems with. We did get...
  3. oldbrit

    Rover Sd1

    In 1940 1940 my Dad always had a Rover, not sure what model, Black 4door of course. Had something to release using the clutch to change gears? I seem toremember
  4. oldbrit

    National Service

    I wasted two years in the RAF, as a Batman to an RAF officer from 1951 to 1953. Got real good with the iron and vacuum cleaner and with shoe polish. Due I guess mainly to my being an artist, sculptor, and musician, they had nowhere to place me but there. Could not even ride my bike. the officer...
  5. oldbrit

    Good classical music on YouTube

    I have many vivid memories of Classic music. My Dad (God bless him) was a concert pianist, we had a Bluthner grand piano in the front room and Dad was constantly playing all the classics. The Warsaw Concerto was his favorite I took Piano lessons for years, he even locked me in the room to...
  6. oldbrit

    Old style food still going strong

    Everyone these days is on a health kick, The GOOD old FISH AND CHIPS the I eat along with the full cooked brekky, Roast beef din-din! as a cyclist that raced, probably the WORST things that I could have eaten. BUT I survived and at 87 still in pretty good health and still riding my bloody bike...
  7. oldbrit

    Message from Admin

    GOD BLESS THEM EVERY ONE
  8. oldbrit

    Old style food still going strong

    I have a question my Grandfather loved stinky cheese, what was it called?
  9. oldbrit

    GET WELL SOON RADIORAILS (alan)

    All the best Alan, look forward to hearing from you again Cheers Mate
  10. oldbrit

    Ring o bells Church Road Yardley

    One of my family favorite LOved the walk up Barrows lane to the pub, Long gone burnt down is now houses grat shame
  11. oldbrit

    They Were Caught In Our Old Street Pics...

    The many many times I have waited at those bus stops in the cold and wet. memories!!
  12. oldbrit

    House interiors

    One of the jobs that I had, working for William Bloye the sculptor in the 1950s was repairing WW2 bombing damage to the Cornices in stately homes in Birmingham. Plaster of Paris, broken and chipped very intricate work
  13. oldbrit

    Midland Cycling & Athletic Club

    Thanks for the info John I remember that some of you did do a lot of walking
  14. oldbrit

    Radio

    I loved Jazz and American Big bands during WW2 We would listen to the Armed Forces Network on the wireless
  15. oldbrit

    WWII Barrage Balloon Sites

    I know there were Barrage balloon and aircraft gun sights on Church Rd and Harvey Rd across from the school in Yardley during the war I remember seeing them
  16. oldbrit

    Midland Cycling & Athletic Club

    John B Found this photo of I think Brian Butterworth do you remember him and know if he is still around he must be my age 87 or so now he was a good friend good TT racer also
  17. oldbrit

    Midland Cycling & Athletic Club

    I know a while back, several members of the club did a lot of walking hiking, etc, I have often wondered just where the Athletic part came from. Was the club involved with football or cricket at one time? Huh John B?
  18. oldbrit

    Long gone shops

    In the 1940s 1950s, Living on Moat Lane, in Yardley Brum26 Mom would shop every day, at the stores down the street from us. Fresh everything every day, NOW going a GOOGLE street view, the very same stores are now houses, shops all gone. Of course, Tesco or some such not far away.
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