Ministry of Pensions & NI 30 Hamstead Hill, Handsworth Wood

[RobT]

I came across the photo below showing staff at the Ministry of Pensions and National Insurance, 30 Hamstead Hill, Handsworth Wood in c.1968. (I left in 1965)
Photo taken from Brewin Books by Alton Douglas.

I worked here as my first job from 1963 - 1965, I recognize my friend Bob Threakall (5th from left), who was a Hemophiliac and sadly died from an infected blood transfusion. Also I worked with Merle, Jill, Valerie, John M, Elaine, Alan O, Michael C, Ann, Norma, Mavis
Would love to hear from anyone who knew me whilst I worked there.
Rob T

 

[Astoness]

smashing photo rob hope someone recognises themselves

lyn

 

[A Sparks]

That's interesting @RobT was the Pensions office in a large old house?
I only ask because I know that area and there is a row of fairly modern houses there.

Also, was the Pensions Office moved to a new building on Soho Hill?
I worked there for a couple of years in the early 80's for the DHSS Sup Ben department on the first floor and I think the Pensions were on the ground floor.

 

[RobT]

That's interesting @RobT was the Pensions office in a large old house?
I only ask because I know that area and there is a row of fairly modern houses there.

Large old house (mansion), up Park Hill Drive
Don't know how long it was there

 

[A Sparks]

Ah, it must have been demolished some years ago now.
There are houses and bungalows in Park Hill Drive.

 

[RobT]

1. This was the right hand side of the property more staff entrance
2. Re-union January 1967 probably at Crown & Cushion Perry Barr (I am rear with glasses)
3. Xmas party 1964
4. Xmas Party 1964 (2)