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I had some old Steam Railway books which I put on eBay but 3 didn't sell so if anyone is interested who's going to the Canal boat day let me know and I'll bring them. Don't want any money but you could make a small donation to the Forum if you want.

Dave, great pics as usual. Lyn, don't worry, all I was doing was trying to stop you tripping up those steps!

Cheers Lynne and Mike

I promised not to post any pics but I must share this one. It should be on a "Who (not where) is this" type thread. Guess which of our lovely ladies are encouraging a male member to get his hand in his pocket and get the first round in at The Queens.

Just reiterate, smashing day, lovely company (as usual) and a really interesting visit. Loved the good Doctor, sorry can't remember her name. Lots of great info, pity we HAD to go over to the boozer afterwards!

Hi Bobbygee. Have you looked at BGTS on Friends Reunited? It's got quite a few pics of trips to Switzerland.

What's wrong with having a male-only bar? I wouldn't have a problem with a female-only one. Bl**ding political correctness even in those days!:redface:

Elizabeth, I'm with you on these. "You have done the whole route of the 11 bus (outer circle), or at least attempted it. You still call House of Fraser 'Rackhams, You call Birmingham city centre 'town' even though it's a city, and when you say 'town' to people, you expect them to know...

Great pics Stitcher.

Another map, 1900 Baedeker

Oh yes, of course, AND throwing bangers at each other when we were little. "Elf and safety" Paul!

Jean, sorry to hear your story. When we lived in Tyburn Road we had a driveway running at the back of the houses and we used to have our bonfire there thus blocking the drive! No-one seemed to mind though. Later in life when I lived in Knowle and my kids were about 8 and 9 we had friends with...

My 1968 HC Book bought at a Car Boot for 10p

Hi Astonite, as already stated some of those things are still available. Your post made me think of some of the "old-fashioned" items which I use regularly and are always in my pantry. Just scanned these 3. As they say on the BBC Breakfast programme, "There are other brands available" !!!

Re: Outer Circle Bus Tour The large wheel at Sarehole Mill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub_tevgFHT8

Re: Outer Circle Bus Tour As there are lots of good pics of our party I'll just post the one as I promissed Sylvia I'd post it. My wife Chris and Sylvia. It was smashing to meet old friends and new.

Re: Outer Circle Bus Tour The Daimler which took us around the Outer Circle and finally one of Lyn's special coaches. Always knew she had more money than she lets on!!!

Re: Outer Circle Bus Tour Pump and some signs. Lovely comments - "Do not wait to be hailed" and "Trousers brushed and pressed, boots polished".

Re: Outer Circle Bus Tour An Albert E Hughes Fordson.

Re: Outer Circle Bus Tour A couple of buses, going to Matlock and the Malverns.