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  1. chocks2

    E.T.Willows

    Thanks. Any help accepted. I do know a lot about the man and his machines but finding any info on his Birmingham factory is proving to be a nightmare Chocks
  2. chocks2

    E.T.Willows

    I'm still trying to find information about this factory, but I have managed to find this advert for them. Any help please Chocks
  3. chocks2

    Where is This? Garages #17

    Re: Where is This? Garages #16 Dont know but shouldn't it be number 17?
  4. chocks2

    Mike G

    Like others, I spent a pleasant afternoon with Mike at the Bulls Head on Saturday. Such a shock to hear this news now. My thoughts go out to you Mike and your Family. Get well soon! Chocks
  5. chocks2

    Where is This? Garages #12

    Saltley Gate? If it's not, I'll give up Phil
  6. chocks2

    Where is This? Garages #12

    Corner of Electric Ave' and Aston Hall Rd. Maybe???????
  7. chocks2

    Where is this ? Garages # 11

    Is it top end of Penns Lane Mike?
  8. chocks2

    The Bull Loveday street

    Templer. Got here at 8am and I was going to save the chairs in the Hidey Hole but it was already full of strange looking women who gave me a very dirty look as I approached and started throwing things at me
  9. chocks2

    The Bull Loveday street

    Got in there early and saved you a seat Mike
  10. chocks2

    The Bull Loveday street

    I'm looking forward to relaxing and unwinding in the Hidey Hole this weekend;)
  11. chocks2

    The Bull Loveday street

    Na Na - Na Na, Na:P
  12. chocks2

    The Bull Loveday street

    I'll tell ya Froth, I'll tell ya everything ! (OK I'm a grass, I don't care). These Women think they can get the Hidey Hole. Well they CAN'T. I haven't had the heart yet to tell them that. The sign that say's "Reserved for Gentleman" isn't a hoax. Yes ladies............ The "Hidey Hole" has...
  13. chocks2

    The Bull Loveday street

    I'd better shout it then RESERVED FOR GENTLEMENNNNNNNNNNNNN !!!!!!!!!!!:D:D
  14. chocks2

    The Bull Loveday street

    Reserved for the Gentlemen
  15. chocks2

    The Bull Loveday street

    :0312:You have to be there to get that drink though;)
  16. chocks2

    Mechanical Horses, Scarabs & Ants

    Frothy. Railfreight had yellow Scarabs and Townsmen and you would have seen quite a few in Brum. They used to run them out of their depot in Curzon Street. I seem to remember they carried local adverts on the side of them like the buses do today. I recall adverts for Cadbury's, Chad Valley Toys...
  17. chocks2

    Mechanical Horses, Scarabs & Ants

    A great old vehicle also used by the dustmen i believe Chocks
  18. chocks2

    Mechanical Horses, Scarabs & Ants

    Interesting thread Aidan. I remember the Scarab being used by the GPO in their goods yards and Highgate Brewery using them along with British Rail well into the late 60's. The Royal Navy used the Scarab into the late 70's (They were too tight to replace them) in Dockyards and some shore...
  19. chocks2

    The Bull Loveday street

    Thanks Guys :blush: :D:D:D:D
  20. chocks2

    The Bull Loveday street

    No one ever called me that before Templer It may take some getting used to !!!!!!
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