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Not even funny. Just crude.

Hi Karen, The Elms was roughly where the shops are. The grounds may well have extended to where your house was built. Your house wasn't there at the same time as The Elms. The Elms was demolished to make way for the new housing development. Ann

Dave M, I played a character called Patty, a friend of Sheila Harvey, played by Sonia Fox.

I was an actress on Crossroads, so I can confirm, that we rehearsed (and yes we did), in Bradford Street, and recorded on Broad Street.

I grew up in Averill Rd, and was told that Averill and Cockshut Hill was built by the prisoners of war.

This is a photo of German prisoners of war, building a road in Sheldon, during WW2. They built many roads in Sheldon. Ann

You're welcome Robert. So pleased that it showed your old home. This is how it looked on that corner, before the prefabs. This was part of Moat Farm, in 1936. The house you can see, in the background, is now the Common Lane convenience store. Ann

Hi again Taila, I should have added this information. Although I need to check it, when I have more time. George William Ansell was born in Birmingham in 1872, son of John Ansell and Thirza. John Ansell was born in Birmingham in 1850, son of Richard Ansell and Sarah. Richard Ansell was born in...

Hi Taila, My son is an Ansell, and he is descended from the brother of Joseph Ansell, who started Ansells Brewery. Looking quickly at your ancestors, I don't think you are related to the brewery Ansells. Unless it was a long way back. The brewery Ansells originated from Rocester in Staffs, in...

In the 1970 directory, there's a R Woodroffe, Ironmonger, at 4 Cranes Park Road.

Ian and Robert, as you are talking of Common Lane, I thought I would post this photo of the prefabs on Common Lane. This photo was taken at the junction with Church Road.

I was a member of Equity. I worked hard to become a member, and was so glad to have that surety of payment. It was sad when Equity lost their hold over payments. Once there were so many tv channels, it was difficult for them to keep control.

Hi csmith, This was taken in 1935. I believe it to be White Rd, as that's where the family were living at that time.

My sons company has thrived since they introduced health and safety to the electro plating industry. His company makes sure that no toxic chemicals are discharged.

This one is the shops at the Radleys, again 1950's in Brays Rd.

Thanks for the photos radleys. This is opposite Stanley James. The Co-op, Church Rd, in the 1950's.

I loved Beryl Reid's 'Marlene'. ''Good evenin each. D'yow loike me earrings?''

Hi Steve, I've sent them. Let me know if you have got them. Cheers Ann

Hi Steve, I tried to re post the photos this afternoon. Perhaps they are the wrong size or something, but I could not post them. If you send me your email, I will gladly send them to you. Ann

I just don't get it. Another American import I don't get. Should be renamed 'how to spend money you can't afford'.