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  1. Frank Parker

    They are at our Brummie accent again

    Not sure what that video had to do with Birmingham but funny anyway! lol
  2. Frank Parker

    The Two Hands, The Packhorse, The Cheshire Cat and The Harlequin - Shard End!

    Thanks they are brilliant Phil! Do you know what year they were taken? The Heathway is still going but to be honest It probably be a matter of time before it closes! :)
  3. Frank Parker

    The Two Hands, The Packhorse, The Cheshire Cat and The Harlequin - Shard End!

    Hi Gillian, You know more about pubs than I do! lol I used to live in Hurst Lane, corner house over the road from the Legion. I started BKC in 1977 so I don't think I would know you but it is possible you could know one of my Sisters?? That's a good idea about posting a photo of The...
  4. Frank Parker

    Allcott

    Thanks Icarus. I presume Jack might of been a nickname for John then? The Fred on my side was born 1905 but I have no details of his marriage so it could be a similar match? Yes there are Victor's on my Dad's side. If you send me your email address via private message I will send you an...
  5. Frank Parker

    Postcards from the war times!

    I thought it might be French but I thought it was Bonnie Annie, her name! lol Nice card Baron. :-)
  6. Frank Parker

    Postcards from the war times!

    Thanks both and Icarus thank you for telling me that, don't I feel silly now! lol
  7. Frank Parker

    The Fair in Stechford!

    WOW great memories folks! I had no idea it went that far back!! I can only remember going in the 70's as a kid. :)
  8. Frank Parker

    The Two Hands, The Packhorse, The Cheshire Cat and The Harlequin - Shard End!

    Hi Ron, I did read your other post which inspired me to write this one! I never really went in pubs that much but I did go to the Packhorse in the early 80's when they ran a CB club there. Funny thing is I used to meet my ex wife at the Cheshire before we got married to go down to my house at...
  9. Frank Parker

    The Two Hands, The Packhorse, The Cheshire Cat and The Harlequin - Shard End!

    Does anyone have any memories of these pubs from Shard End. Like many other pubs these days they have now disappeared! :( The Two Hands. The Packhorse. The Cheshire Cat. The Harlequin. My apologies if they already have been talked about. :)
  10. Frank Parker

    Postcards from the war times!

    My Dad's Cousin Nora from Canada kindly sent me some old postcards and entrusted me to take care of them, which I will, with pride! I thought I would share them with everyone. The first 4 are may be from World War 1 but I am not sure? They were in a frame originally with the photo of my Great...
  11. Frank Parker

    Hillstone Infants and Junior School

    Hi Andy and Carl. I was at Hillstone from 1971 up until 1977 as well and I remember Mr Dance very well. I still have a book for achievement signed by him! Mrs McGrath was my teacher In reception I think but defiantly my teacher anyway! I remember Mr Smith being a teacher, a nice Yorkshire...
  12. Frank Parker

    Allcott

    I think I have the last name of the man who married Violet Allcott, Jack DOULSON. Can anyone find me their marriage certificate details to varify this? Violet was born in 1924. :)
  13. Frank Parker

    The Fair in Stechford!

    The fair is at Stechford now and it got me wondering how many years it as been at the Stechford Lane site? Also was it ever anywhere else in Stechford before its current location? :rolleyes:
  14. Frank Parker

    Sorrento Hospital Nursing Home

    I was a Sorrento baby too!
  15. Frank Parker

    What rank are these two relatives?

    Thank you Barrie I think because Chris as confused me even more now?! lol
  16. Frank Parker

    Judy, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier!

    As you can see, and already know, Nick and Wendy, these dog's are lovable and indeed man's best friend! :)
  17. Frank Parker

    What rank are these two relatives?

    Thank you Barrie. His name was Thomas Percival. His Son is also Thomas who was in the 2nd World War. :)
  18. Frank Parker

    What rank are these two relatives?

    Hi Chris. Thanks. I have only found out about this photo recently and my Great Grandparents so I wouldn't know how to go about finding the things you mentioned? :rolleyes:
  19. Frank Parker

    Johnny Ray

    You are welcome Di. :)
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