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    George Street West

    I remember that road your school was on. It started at Soho Road could have been Holyhead Road not sure, and ran all the way to Summerfield park or vice versa. I remember because I had no money for the bus, no 11, and walked it all the way up past the prison and to the park. Thanks for giving me...
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    George Street West

    Hi when you say HNR do you mean Handsworth New Road for boys?
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    George Street West

    Hi when you say HNR do you mean Handsworth New Road for boys?
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    George Street West

    HI yes I did attend St Pauls excellent days from 63 to 68 when it closed. The main teacher I really remember is Mr. Arthur and of course the head MIss Bradley, I think that was her name. Had an Old elongated hut from which we had lunch, yes many memories especially on the way to the school or...
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    George Street West

    HI I meant "THE GREAT" Springhill apologies, If I had turned left I would have come to "THE GREAT" Springhill library and if I had crossed to my right I would have come to "The Great" Monument Road swimming baths Take care
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    George Street West

    Hi I remember so much of my youth because they were great days. The photos are exceptional, I could be one of those guys, takes me back to a time where nothing really mattered except friends and adventure. I think the spoiler came when the publican at the laurels pub was murdered, I remember to...
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    George Street West

    Hi for me all our letters received were addressed 1/135 George St. West, Hockley, Birmingham 18. As youngsters we called it Brookfields. If you travelled the whole length of George St. West, crossing Hingestion St, you arrived at the great Spring Hill turning right you came upon Dudley Road...
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    Kenyon st Hockley

    I lived in George St West Brookfield and attended St. Paul's form 63 to 67 or 68. I had great times at that school. The most vivid memory is crossing the road at lunchtime, with many other pupils, for our lunch in a little ramshackle elongated shed. Still visit cemetery to this day as I used it...
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