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Apart from the pubs, I was not familiar with any of the other properties in the discussion. I lived in Lyndon Road from 1940-63 and "thought" I knew the area. I was very wrong. My note here is to say thanks to all who have opened up this topic and to congratulate you all on the lengths you have...

My paternal family lived in the Small Heath area. Dad was married in Sheldon Parish Church but both his brother (George Arthur Platt) and his sister (Mary Aline Platt) were married in St Cyprian's on 18th June 1938 and 15th April 1939 respectively. The Vicar at that time was R.C. Tait. I did...

My memories don't go back quite that far but the photos evoke thoughts of how Birmingham used to be. Thank you. OldBrummie

Hi Devonjim. I joined WB in 1958 in the apprentice workshop in Ammington Road. Nine months in, I had an accident whilst working on a lathe and was "Off Work" for 4 weeks with a one and a half inch gash in my left wrist (still have the scar). Messrs Kettle and Roberts decided I was not cut out...

Hi Mikejee and Lloyd I am grateful to you both. I would never have got near Erasmus. Now, another leaf on the tree can be confirmed. Regards to you both. OldBrummie.

Hi Folks I have a copy of a Birth Certificate from 1879. The place of birth and the address of the informant both appear as 21 ENDSMUS Road Aston. I have done my best to verify this street name but with no luck. I can find nothing remotely like it. I am hoping someone out there might be able to...

Hi Brummie Nick I found this thread quite by accident. I was 'googling' for references to Hoskins and Son and discovered the pictures related to the "Clements". Dad (to the best of my knowledge) didn't 'visit' The Clements Arms but he did work at Hoskins. I recall the factory very well as I...

At least three bombs were dropped on the dairy farm and "Rover Sports Club" Soccer Field in Lyndon Road. The Soccer Field or adjacent farmland hosted an "AA Battery" and at least one and possibly two Barrage Balloons. Neither the "AA Battery" nor the Balloon(s) were hit and it was assumed the...

Both my parents and (very) many of the extended families would have been thrilled to be able to attend. But sadly, they are all in the past. OldBrummie.

We had a small "shopping strip" in Lyndon Road - just up from Coventry Road. I seem to recall the Grocers Shop was "Hardings" and wonder if it was related to the bakery? OldBrummie.

If I've got the right shops, yes. To the left somewhat was a butcher and a grocery store which my mother used. I remember the "coupons" we had to produce to make purchases. No coupons, no sale! Then of course further down, the fish and chip shop and a barber shop. Lots of others but memory gone...

Like everyone else I think the photos are great. It's all part of our past that is mostly memories these days. Now I have a question that is not quite Sheldon but not far off. My memory recalls "The Swan" at Yardley. Travelling into Birmingham, on the left was Arthur Painter - Funeral Director...

Phil, Not sure about this but when I was a kid (in the 40's) our address was Lyndon Road, Sheldon, Birmingham 26. Later, in the mid to late 50's if I recall, Princess Margaret officiated at the changing of the boundaries when we became Lyndon Road, Solihull. My specific interest is in the...

Hi Mikejee. Thanks for that. We have a similar publication here in Sydney that was originally a business directory but was expanded to include private addresses. I was hoping Kelly's would be the same. I will follow up with your advice and see if I can get a result. Best wishes and thanks...

Hi. I haven't come across Kellys before but I'm guessing it contains listings of people living in particular streets. I'm trying to trace family and friends from 1937 who lived in LYNDON Rd, Sheldon - odd numbers 269 to 292. I believe that is the year the houses were built as I know my father...

Hi again Historynut. In that case it could well have been one of mine. We have both Plumbers and Painters and Decorators going back quite a number of generations with strong connections to Cadbury at Bournville. OldBrummie

Hi Glen. Thrilled to read yours. Instant Message on the way. Old Brummie Hi Historynut. If the spelling you gave as CHINNERY (2 n's) is correct, then we are not connected as my line deffinately only has one 'n'. Old Brummie

Hi Again Lindyloo. You know you've opened a can of worms don't you. The memories are flooding back. Let me try and recall the shops (and I'm talking late 40's early 50's). Standing in the middle of Lyndon Road and looking towards Barn Lane. On the right - (from Coverdale) Stallybrass Chemist...

Hi Lindyloo. By the sound of things, I started in Sheldon well before you and I can fill in some of the information on the area I knew. In fact I moved into 279 Lyndon Road a few days after coming into the world on 28th Feb 1940. I don't remember the war but can remember the Air Raid Shelters...

Greetings "Stars" and Hi Lindyloo. Many thanks for the photos and the 'history'. It doesn't take much to jog a memory or two and you've both done that for me. Home was Lyndon Road so that and the near Coventry Road was my territory. Lindyloo, my doc was Dr Washington and then Freeman and...