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Re: stanmore secondry, edgebaston Hi John, I found George cope who was my nemesis at Stanmore school. Small world eh? If you read this message contact me on facebook. I read on the birmingham archives that Stanmore pupils were transfered to George Dixon when the school closed in 1975...

I think it may have been on post 2. Shame about all the lost pictures. Terry N

Many thanks for the reply, We used to resent having to stand on our patch of concrete whilst being surrounded by a huge playing field I remember our teachers coming out at dinnertime and shooing us off the grammar school grass. They gave up after the first few months. Combining Stanmore with...

Hi there, I am unsure about the date of my photo but possibly around 1969 if my maths is correct. I will try for a few names. Sara is third from the left. I am 4th from the left. Doc Lane is the teacher at the back of the photo. He was also the minister of Spring Hill baptist church and ran...

Re: stanmore secondry, edgebaston A present for you Lyn. Terry N

I have attempted to attach a picture of Edward Landons shop. Please forgive me if it does not work. Terry N

The shop was Landon brothers and was run by my grandfather Edward Landon. Bill landon was his younger brother Who ran a cafe with his wife Rosa. After Edwards death Bill the shop was closed and Bill bought the Crown cinema Ickneild Port Rd to start a plumbing merchants

Re: stanmore secondry, edgebaston Anyone know when the school closed down? Building is still there but no longer called stanmore school.

Would it be possible to send the photo of the Abbey Tavern again as I cannot find it. Might be my stubby fingers causing the problem. My ancestor Paul Newis and his wife Harriet ran the Abbey tavern in 1867. Any information on this would be appreciated.

Hi all, I spent many years in the 92nd boys brigade which was attached to Spring Hill Baptist Church. I remember the magnificent piped organ which had hand cranked bellows. I would like to see a picture of the old church if anyone can post one. It would be much appreciated. The Reverent...

Re: stanmore secondry, edgebaston Of course I remember you John. Especially your tale of how you failed one of your exams due to a heavy cold and had to use the paper as a hankerchief. I still have the German stamps. They are still worth next to nothing. Do you still have that...

Re: stanmore secondry, edgebaston Hi Lyn, This is Terry Newis. Second cornet player. Wonder what happened to mr Hepburn (Wally) the music teacher. I can't understand why such a new school building was discontinued after such a short time. I went back there about five years ago and looked at...