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Emile was not : but his cousin Christakis was stabbed and died at the 'Espresso' Coffee Bar in Martineau Street, City.

The Elasona was opposite Stafford Rd. and was owned by Emile Angelides.

Does anyone remember 'Ernie UNDERWOODs' Gym. in Queens Head Rd......Ernie, and brother Frank lived with their sister, both were bachelors. Ernie had one leg and was often seen riding his 'fixed' wheel bike up and down Soho Rd. The Gym. was located in a tin shed at the bottom of his garden...

Yes, I remember Ron. He started at Shipways just before I did my National Service......I did not return there after I was demobbed....but visited on a couple of occasions.

My Grandfather,Samuel WESTON was 40 yrs old when WW1 broke out, but as he had served in the Boar War he rejoined the South Staffs and went through the war virtually unscathed (maybe because of his age he was kept away from the front line?)..Unfortunately his youngers brothers: George was killed...

Served at Cove: Southwood Camp & Morville Barracks..55/57. 1TRRE. 6TRRE & 9TRRE. and before that at Norton Barracks,Worcs.

Was at Handsworth Tech: from April 52 till 54, I was only 13 when I started in 1B and many of the lads were 15, it was a great and sudden growing up. Names I remember: Derek Parkes, Brian Podmore, Alan Wills, Barry Page, Alan Williams (who lived in Tudor St). Alan Wills married the girl who...

Carolina: Just had a word with Andy: Yes, he remembers Wendy Hayward & Carol Jones(is that you)..and the 'antics' in the Shoe shop doorway!!!!!!!!on 'The Flat'. He sends his regards.

Carolina: Thanks for that, although the photo is not very clear, Andy lives in Broadwas on Teme and stills plays drums occasionally in various venues. His sister Linda now lives in Sussex.

Hi Carolina: Andy is my cousin, he's now living in Worcestershire. If you go on to 'youtube' their records are on there. Caroline was the signature song for 'Radio Caroline' the pirate radio ship......They also did the Coca Cola advert songs.

Anyone remember the 'BROWNS' who lived in Piddock St.in the 40s/50s. Linda & Andrew. Andy became the drummer of 'The FORTUNES' and had hits: You've Got Your Troubles & Here it Comes Again and many others...

One more: Benson Road was Soho Road until the 1890s.

I'm a WESTON born Birmingham 1937. See my 'Tree' on 'Tribal pages' WESTON ..Chainmakers of the Black Country.

The 'Elasona' was owned by a friend of mine, Emilio Angelides, I bought my first car (Volkswagen Beetle)from the garage next door(Corner of Marrowfat Lane). I was working at the Fire Station in Stafford Rd at the time...

Thanks for that jennyann, just read through the thread: Yes they were great establishments which really only lasted for a short period, but were quite essential to the youth of the late 40s and 50s, sorry I missed the thread at the time: 'Great site:'

Does anyone remember the 'Coffee Bars' in the city! I used the 'ESPRESSO' in Martineau St. We would congregate there in the early 50s to do our homework. Pupils from Handsworth Tech: & George Dixons Grammar.(in fact I met my first wife there later working behind the bar). and then there was...

That's the right group: I believe you were friends with John? Patrick. I knew tony, he lived in 'The Triangle' You may remember me: Derek Weston????.. I also used his garden, but we used 6" nails to make knives....They were good times, also later on the 'Soho'...Hope the world has been...

Yea:! Have been back, don't like it!!...My old road has gone.'Allens Rd.' I frequented the Nineveh Studios on and off between 1952/55 until I did my Nat.Service. Also knew an Alan Fisher....Scouts Boulton Rd School not the same one is it?

To true: Judy, Just been reading back through all the posts on Handsworth.. and savouring some of the photos. noticed the one of 'Bull Baiting' this was carried out at the junction of Nineveh Rd/Park Rd/Bacchus Rd.....Does anyone remember the 'Nineveh Dance Studio' on the corner of Soho Rd...

Hi all: New to the forum...Know the area well. Lived off Bacchus Rd. and used the Soho Rd in the 40s & 50s for 'courting'!!!The cinemas' were plentiful, starting with the 'ALBION' then THE REGAL, THE GRAND, THE ELITE, and finally THE PALLADIUM(Hockley Brook). Different film for almost every...