With reference to the groups in posts 78 and 79, my grandparents, Albert and Elizabeth Wiltshire could have been there. Lizzie died in 1918 and Albert in 1927. They lived at 6 Corfield Terrace. I think Albert frequented the Tilt Hammer.
My parents Jim and Lily and I moved into 41 High street in 1936 when I was two, and opened up as a fishing tackle shop. No 39 was a Ladies hairdressers and 43 was gents barber, where I had my first haircut. Both of them during the war. I'm not sure when but my father rented the barbers shop and extended our shop into it renting the living accomodation being rented to I think a Mr and Mrs Yates and later renting the same at 43 to a Mrs Green her husband away in the war. We moved from there in about 1940 to live in Woodwells road to get away from the bombing although a delayed action one landed about fifty yards from our house. As best as I can remember there was an outdoor on the corner with Adderley Rd then a double fronted gents outfitter then a vets then the salvation army . I hope this is of interest to you.
Hi Steffan, I was born above the bakers at 35 High St Saltley just before the war started. Dad kept the bakers open all through the war. I was evacuated for a few months but returned home early in 1940 just as the bombing started!!
Thanks Lyn, was looking at an old A-Z.
Do you have this map showing #30
Thank you so much. That's great, John!
Thank you so much, Mike. Looks like my great grandfather ran that shop most of his adult life "selling up" when he was in his mid '60s. My mother recalls him as hard working but comfortably middle class. Would so love a picture of the shop if anyone has one?
