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I really LOVE looking at all the old Birmingham photo's Lyn...Great thread. Thank you for all your hard work...Regards Florence

I do love the photo's you are posting stars...thanks for the nostalgia...Florence

Hello Wam, Many thanks for this information...Florence

Can anyone possibly help me with information on Sherbourne Road School? I have my fathers leaving certificate dated 1924 and would love to learn a little of where he spent his school days...Thank you, Florence

In the Birmingham Mail, Thursday 10 November, there is a very detailed and moving tribute to the 20 Birmingham Mail staff who lost their lives in the First World War. It includes a little personal information on each of the soldiers - their parents names, and wives if married, address, who they...

Stars ~ Thanks for that super photo...Brings back so any memories... Our childhood was so much more interesting watching all the horse drawn vehicles delivering in the streets every day.... Happy days! Florence

Lovely to see all the positive comments ~ All the best everyone! Florence

Things starting to happen now. There are posters up advertising their new restaurant - coming soon....MUGHAL & AZAM RESTAURANT. Florence

On Midlands today, there was a item about UB40 visiting Brum and being honoured with a Music Heritage Award - a plaque outside the Hare and Hounds pub in Kings Heath where they performed their first gig in 1979. One fan had travelled from Wales to be there.... This award apparently is quite rare...

So very sorry to hear the news. Like many others on the forum, I only knew him by reading his posts. R.I.P. Mike Florence

Hello Sylyal.....Don't know if this will help your research. The book 'Old Ladywood Remembered' by Victor J Price Includes a small item on the Police Force. 'Ladywood was administered by the City of Birmingham Police Force, 'B' Division who had their station in Ladywood Road next door to the...

Hi Colin, I have a vague idea that there was talk of the Kingsway being redeveloped in the papers last year. Hope it's not too badly damaged! Florence

Re: Derelict Church Restoration A further update - The whole area around the church has now been landscaped. It's looking very welcoming. Many young trees have been planted - including several palms. Lawns have been laid plus a variety of fencing and paving along with exterior lighting. Worth...

What a pleasant surprise to see the Devolopers didn't win this one! ....Florence

Thanks all...I never gave it a thought to google for the Horse Show, as I usually try other means before asking on the forum. It was nice however to hear that you enjoyed these events so much Bernard. Must try and catch the Edinburgh castle one. Kind regards, Florence

I have been given a letter written to my uncle in Canada, (now deceased), from a young lady friend living in Birmingham dated May 1929. Here is an extract: 'On the Kings Heath show ground, they are holding a Torchlight Tattoo. It is a splendid...

Wonderful to see you back Mike...It always gives you a little thrill to hear such good news. Kind regards, from Florence

Super photo's Bilsat...and a lovely old building. Had it been restored it would have complimented Sarehole Mill, just down the road. Two 'gems' within a few minutes walk of each other. Florence

Any idea when the farm was demolished Bilsat? It would be very interesting to know. Florence

I go along with all that has been said Amanda....At the moment, I am in contact with a recently discovered 3rd cousin of my husband's re: Sarah Aplin thread. And I have received loads of help from our members....All thanks to Postie and the moderators for their generosity and hard work...