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Thanks for that Pedro. Have looked at numerous pics and it could very well be. As you say lovely and interesting bird

We had a bird in the garden this morning which we had not seen before and so far have not been able to identify. With poor eyesight I am not able to see everything about it It was about the size of a sparrow, it's back was a pale blue with a brownish front. It didn;t stay long so could not see...

My wife worked at a woollen mill in Yorkshire. She says that after she had taken the full reels of wool off her machine they were taken downstairs to the Twisters who then rewound it to the necessary thickness ]ply] needed.

We had two sisters next door and they took us regularly to the Lickeys. We used to love going to the front on the trams that had an open front. I was just wondering what the top speed of the trams were. Looking back It was certainly dangerous. Health and safety would have a field day.

What memories have been stirred. Would be good if every modern day child was to see this. Perhaps make them more thankful for what they have

Reminds me of the Renault van that was given me many years ago when my car gave up. Used it for a long time travelling around Yorkshire Moors with no problems at all

Bought my first Automatic in 1972 and never changed since. Only ever had one go wrong and that wasn't major. Been driving since 1956 and sadly just given up. So glad I taught my wife to drive. Wonder how many miles I had done.

Certainly enjoying life in your garden

Our garden is very similar to yours Trebor. Got rid of the lawn years ago as I didn't want the hassle of cutting lawns as I got older. I will have to try and take a decent photo and the find out how to post it. My problem is age and the shakes. Like you we have a number of Hostas several coming...

Years ago in Walsall hospital the presenter used to go round the wards and asked for favourites they would play that night.

I can't remember seeing this thread before but now have a good forgettery. I havn't listened to the radio for years but only yesterday ws thinking of a programme I loved when a kid. All I can remember though was someone coming on and saying " Down in the jungle, living in a tent...

Welcome Malcolm. At least now you will have time to catch up on the history of Brum on this wonderful site

Have to agree with your boss Smudger, it looks very nice. I have just painted ours again. The birds and squirrel are not bothered what colour it is so long as it has food in it

I bow to her superior knowledge Andrew - can't do anything else can we !!!!

Flower and leaves look more like a Tree Peony to me but don;t think they are self seeding so wonder where it has come from. Tree Peony's are expensive plants

Don't know if I have missed it but why call him Liam? In Brownhills here there is a butchers who had their own small abertoir, and occasionally animals escaped and delighted in going down the High Street

Great photos there Morturn. Glad to see in the 5th one down they have the essentials of life ready, the mugs

I thought I recognised it when I first saw it. then when confirmed it was Rotten Park Street realised how I did so. When I left school I worked in the laboratory of McKechnie Bros. also in Rotten Park St. I also think it could have been Docker Bros. but nearly 80 years on who knows !!!

I will try to find it Chris, but not sure of how to put photo on site. they were worn all the while whether at school or going out somewhere. Our son is coming today so he may help if I can find it in time

Yes Chris, memories came flooding back. I have Dad's identity card somewhere, I havn't a clue where the others went to. I also have one of the silver tags we wore on out wrists