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Sheldontony, thanks for that information. That is more the sort of area I would imagine The Casino to have been but like I told Astonian. I don't ever remember visiting a gambling casino. Judy

Astonian, I did understand what you were telling me, but it just didn't ring any bells as to the place I had visited called The Casino in 1959. It could be that I will never find out where it was as I really don't remember. I had a boyfriend at the time called Terry Sanders, and we used to...

Astonian, I never went to either The Rum Runner or the Pink Elephant. The clubs in my day were The Bermuda in Navigation Street, which was the first club opened by Eddie Fewtrell and his brother, and then later the Moathouse in Moat Row. I guess the Casino will have to remain unknown!!! Judy

Doesn't ring a bell Astonian. I am talking about 1959 so it was long before Ronnie Scotts was in Broad Street. I remember going to the first Ronnie Scotts in Brum. Can't remember exactly where it was without checking, but it might have been at The Swan in Yardley.

Re: Birmingham Nighclubs of the Past- Memories Sorry guys, The Casino you mention on Hagley Road was not the one either. I lived in Norfolk Road at the time. I think Libertys is next door to TGI Fridays isn't it? I would imagine Frank's suggestion comes the nearest as it was in the town...

Yes Smudger we really did have to take the night to wash our hair! Long hair and no hair dryers in those days. I used to sit in front of the gas fire for hours drying mine which was put up in rollers!! Carolina - my sister and I were only talking about Borax the other day. It was a...

Thanks Frank. I'm not into gambling either, so I guess it was a different Casino Club. Thanks for replying. My Mom was a Hanson - Winifred. She was born in Clifton Road, Aston. Her Dad was Thomas Hanson, son of Samuel! Any connection? Carolina - no it wasn't the Grand Casino Ballroom at...

Birnewcomer you mention the Casino. Where was this club? I have a 1959 diary which says I used to go to the Casino quite regularly, but for the life of me I can't remember it or where it was. I wonder if it was the same Casino that you talk about?

Shawross - you've just awoken memories. Yes! The Cliff Deeley Band. I remember it well from my Saturday nights at the Tower with my friend Jean Thomas. It seemed a vast place or is that just how I remember it? We used to come from Handsworth on the bus or sometimes we used to walk part of...

He's lovely Eric, and so is your sketch :star: Judy

Great story Mike

Thanks Brummie Nick - I must have missed post #150!

Was Tip Cat with a top and whip Brummie Nick? I remember my Mom saying she used to play it as a small girl in the 1920s.

Re: Birmingham History I loved your story about the Majestic Sentries in the Sky, Roy. I too remember seeing barrage balloons in the sky but nothing like the spectacular sight you and your friends saw on that evening. Guess they were part of our lives if we grew up during the war. Like...

Re: Selly Oak Hospital, Raddlebarn Road documented - over 300 images (external websit Thanks for the tip Derelict-UK. I tried opening it with Firefox, instead of IE, and it worked perfectly. Judy

Re: Selly Oak Hospital, Raddlebarn Road documented - over 300 images (external websit I can open the site but not link to any photos from Selly Oak Hospital.

Re: Selly Oak Hospital, Raddlebarn Road documented - over 300 images (external websit There are lots of memories associated with this hospital/workhouse. And more recent ones within my own family. I couldn't access your photos on the website though Derelict-uk. Judy

No worries Lyn. It's been much the same down here in Devon. There is no rush. I appreciate you taking the trouble to go an take a photo when you can. Judy

Thanks Lyn, I'll look forward to seeing that photo!