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    Where did you live

    Hi EB, I was also in Hill St!! If you see or hear from Ron, could you ask him if he remembers a telephonist named Carole Coles who went to live in America in 1967? I'm really curios because I would love to know someone from the telephone exchange. I was friendly with lots of the other girls...
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    Where did you live

    Hi Expert Brummie, Nice to hear from you. I don't remember Ron Rogers, but then again Telephone House was separate from Hill Street. Where are you from? Anywhere near Lea Hall? Would love to hear from anyone who lives/lived anywhere around there. My maiden name is Coles. I'm from a very...
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    Where did you live

    So nice to hear from fellow Brummies. Yes, I remember Alum Rock. I used to take the No. 14 bus (from Lea Village into town near Lewis's store) every single day to go to work at the telephone exchange on Hill Street. Actually, I've done some research recently and the Hill St. telephone...
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    Where did you live

    Hi, writing from USA. I came from Lea Village - Lea Hall, moved to USA in the 60's. My family is still in England. I am not sure where herrick road is in Saltley but what I do remember is going to the swimming baths in Saltley (when we were little kids).
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    Lea village secondary modern girls' school

    Hi Pamela, great to hear from you! I think you may have gone to school with my sister Sandra Coles who was 2 years older than me. She would have graduated/left school in 1962. Sandra now lives in New York, USA. I am in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. We have relatives who still today live in Kitts...
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    Lea village secondary modern girls' school

    Hi, I grew up on Foxdale Grove, Lea Village; I'm one of 12 children. Our last name is/was COLES. We all attended Lea Village Secondary Modern Schools. I attended from 1960-1964. Most of my siblings are older so attended before me. I now live in America and would absolutely love to hear from...
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    Ridpool Road Schools Lea Village Girls Secondary Modern

    Hi, I am also from a large family that grew up in Lea Village similar to your dates. Our last name is/was COLES. You may have known my older sisters or brothers - as I went to Lea Village Girls School from 1960-1964. Unfortunately, I do not have any school photo's as my family were just too...
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    Ridpool Road Schools Lea Village Girls Secondary Modern

    Hi, I attended Lea Village Girls School between 1960 and 1964. I remember well all the teachers you mentioned in your posting. Do you remember Miss Beardsmore who taught French? I have 5 older sisters who may have attended while you were there. Our family last name is COLES, we were 12...
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    Where did you live

    I was born and grew up in 4 Foxdale Grove, Lea Village, Birmingham 33. Went to Lea Village Girls School from 1960-1964. Would love to hear from anyone who was around this area at that time. I am now living in United States of America.
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