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    Handsworth Grammar School 1950--1960 and beyond

    I am Chris Davies, & I attended HGS from 1952-57. The names shown bring back a lot of memories. Can't find me on the school pics. Attached is a copy of the front inside page of my copy of The Bridge when I left in 57. Anyone recognise any of the signatures?
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    Cincinnati, Kingsbury Road.

    Hi Colin Not sure if you are allowed to let me have your home address on this forum as I am a fairly new member. If I am allowed to have your address I will gladly send the document to you so that you can do what is necessary. You could return it as and when you've finished with it. If I'm not...
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    Cincinnati, Kingsbury Road.

    Hi Colin I remember John Heseltine from my days at Cincinnati. I have a long service dinner presentation from 1977. Listed inside are all the employees, and their lengths of service at the company. On the Service Roll of Honour, your father is listed as " 40 years(Gold Emblem with Five...
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    Cincinnati, Kingsbury Road.

    I think Johnny Ray was killed in 62. I moved to Biggleswade in Jan 63 and he passed away not long before I left.
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    Cincinnati, Kingsbury Road.

    I've got this same photo, but in a dilapidated state. So many faces remembered, but alas the names desert me after all these years. However, 3rd row back, 2nd from left is Brian Burton. He eventually became my supervisor in the Heald d/o in B'wade. Same row, 6th from left is Richard Price. He...
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    Cincinnati, Kingsbury Road.

    I started my apprenticeship in 1957, also in the maintenance shop. Remember Harold Sparks, Lou, Johnny Ray (RIP) Also remember "Big Sam" as he was known.Used to work as a doorman/bouncer at the Carlton on Erdington high street in the evenings.You wouldn't want to argue with him! I moved to...
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    Cincinnati, Kingsbury Road.

    Hi Lizziep I worked for Cincinnati for 25 years,from 1957, both at Birmingham & Biggleswade. I became the first Heald Division apprentice in about 1960. Spent my time then alternating between the shop floor and the drawing office. I remember your dad very well. He was my boss in the d/o and...
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