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I remember going to see the Harlem Globetrotters at some time in the 1950's but I don't think it was it was at Perry Barr (are we talking about the old athletics track) it was at an indoor venue. The one "star" who has remained in my memory was the dribble wizard MEADOWLAK JOHNSTON with his...

I remember my gran with her "Brains on Toast" half a pigs or sheep's head, pigs trotters, steamed Haddock, Camp Coffee, steralized milk & the hot water urn on the side of the black leaded range.

One record that I play very often after transferring to a cd is "Tribute To Madge" by the Second City Jazz Band. It was recorded by Esquire Records on March 20th 1958. The musicians were Alan Hewitt on trumpet, valve trombone and clarinet. Barry Phillips on trombone. Dave Lee Clarinet and bass...

Another expat "brummy" I'm afraid, how I agree with your comments about the "new" Brum. I saw the new Bull ring and library developments and hated every bit of it. Where my family shops were in Suffolk Street is now an underpass. But at least my home area has not really changed at all...

I think I remember (70 years ago ) an old song about " The Sun Shines Bright On Summer Lane " Has anybody come across or remember this little ditty ?

Do you remember the old lady ( blind I think ) on the fish market steps selling her " 'andy carriers get your 'andy carriers. I also recall having my first taste of a pineapple sold by the slice from a barrow just after the war.

Many thanks for photo, I have managed to print it off to put in the family history files, my granchildren had a good laugh at it. The two brothers are in the middle i think, and the girl on the right seems familiar. Will send you personal email re other information.

What about "Grey Paes and Bacon" by Bob Bibby. Its a tongue in cheek walk along the towpaths of the Black Country canals, itgives me a bostin laugh evry time I read it.:friendly_wink:

I was born in Bournville lane on the Corner of Dingle Close in the late 1930s.Went to Bournville village school and then on to Raddlebarn Road boys, finishing up at Bordesley Green Technical School leaving in 1953. My family had a shop & office furniture buisness in Suffolk Street but, I was an...