Ok, here we go. The old Theatre Royal site, was where Alex had a portable Pie stall. He did indeed sell "Fleur de Lys pies". they were made by R.F. Brookes, in Warwick, then later at the Wigston, Leicester, factory. That was when they were a new and brilliant tasting pie, with a great short crust top. The "Fleur de Lys" contract from R.F. Brookes was very strict, and would not allow their pies to be sold close to another retailer, that is why they were sold by a few select outlets. After Birmingham, the nearest place heading north was at Blake Street, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, then Lichfield. The name was sold later to Avana Bakeries of Cardiff, who cheapened the product, and rammed the price right down, so they became nothing special any longer. The factory in Emscote Road, was bought by PUKKA. Happy memories of the fantastic "Fleur de Lys" pies. I still have one of the original Pie Trays, from RF Brookes Limited. Gerry