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Carolina, that's a lovely photo of Stephenson Place #1601. I love the dress that the lady at the bottom left hand side is wearing. Doesn't she look elegant with her parasol! It's a busy scene with lots of activity. Judy

Good photos Carolina. I particularly like the thumbnail one showing the Old Square - not seen that one before. Judy

Mike - That makes sense. My granddad bought the lease of the Waveley in the early to mid 20's I think. So the lease of The Red Lion was quite separate then. I was told that my grandmother used to complain about certain ladies of the night using the Waverley - my granddad's reply was "Their...

Hello Michael, and thanks so much for the information about the Red Lion/Waverley Hotel. Also thanks for the great photo. It's one I haven't seen before. I had heard that the pub on the corner was part of the Waverley, but I knew nothing about it. My grandparents (Albert and Emma Tuck) had...

Bet he was pleased!

Another photo to bring back the memories Phil. Martineau Street trams and shops with the News Theatre in the background. My Dad used to take me to see the cartoons there if we were in town. And I only recently found out that the pub next door to the News Theatre was adjoining the Waverley...

Thanks Phil for the photos of the escape artist in the Bull Ring #1519. Yes, that's how I remember seeing him when I was a little girl. I don't remember ever seeing a woman with him but it's a long time ago now and I really can't remember. Good way of trying to get a bit more cash though!! Judy

I remember the escape artist in the Bull Ring. He was just outside Woolworths - was he by Nelson's statue? He always seemed to be there trying to get out of his chains when I went with my Dad as a little girl in the 40's. Always a fascinating sight to watch. Dad and me would be going into...

You might have known my sister then Katie! Small world. Judy

Katie - What years were you at Treggies (Handsworth Kindergarten)? I think I was there from about 1945 for a couple of years. My sister also went there from about 1947 and she remembers more about it than I do. I don't remember any houses there either. Judy

Hi Katie - I wasn't talking about Handsworth Kindergarten, but Soho College having houses. Although I did also go to Handsworth Kindergarten and if I remember the uniform was green and yellow. Am I right? Judy

We had a couple of houses at Soho College in Handsworth. Cavell and Joan of Arc. I was in Cavell house which had a blue sash to be worn around our brown gymslip waist! Joan of Arc had a red sash.

Thanks for the information Maurice. I have heard of the group and Morning Dance, and am sure you will enjoy their concert in Luxenbourg. Don't think I will be in Brum to catch them at the Town Hall. Judy

I have to agree with you Eric.

Good morning Maurice - yes I did collect a few cards in those days from places I visited! Seems another lifetime now though. Judy

Maurice - Good memories, especially of the music in the basement - Judy

Thanks Shawcross. I knew the Casino Ballroom in the Old Square well as I used to go to the lunchtime dances there when I was about 16. I worked at the other end of Corporation Street at the time. I dont think it was there, but who knows! I am now of the opinion that it could have been...

Hello Maurice - Hope you are keeping OK. The Bermuda Club was entered by knocking on the door and waiting to be let in! It was very popular with the crowd I went around with at the time. It felt very sophisticated to be one of the in-crowd! Judy