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Yes I've been back a few times too. I must admit I find it looks a little less familiar each time I visit, and the estate I grew up in looks very dilapidated now. Then again, I think you're right, we're spoilt here!

'Fraid not, I've lived in South Australia for the last 43 years. But it was a lovely place to live back then, that whole area from Grove Lane across to the golf links and St.Peters Church was almost pristine. It was called the Hilly Fields, my dad used to take me and by brother over there for...

Ah yes, of course! I did know about the Kelly's directory but had quite forgotten. Thanks again for jogging my memory. From what I see on their web site the Wythall museum has really developed since I saw it, which is great. I'd love it if they presented photos and full details of each of the...

That's amazing Horsencart, thanks a lot. I didn't even know such a directory existed! I visited the museum at Wythall some years ago but didn't see any electric vehicle there at the time. I live in South Australia so it's a bit tricky popping over for another look. :-)

Hello folks, I'm new here so if this is the wrong forum for this subject I hope you'll forgive me. When I was a kid there was a dairy, or at least a milk distribution point, in Harborne Lane not far from Monks's scrap yard. They had a big fleet of electric milk floats there, and for a little...

Hello Grumlow, I'm new here. It's funny you should mention Ludlow's, as I grew up in Cadleigh Gardens in the Grove Estate, Harborne and before the Grove Lane shops were built those shops in Harborne Lane located near the Golden Cross were the nearest to us. My Mom often sent me on an errand to...