Nostalgic memories of Rednal's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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We moved to Ryde Park Road in 1950, I was Margaret Thompson then, my brother was Roger, his best friends were Alan Rainbow (Ashill Road) and Loyd Canty (Ashill Road). I went to Colmers Infants until Rednal Hill was built, then at 11 went to Colmers Seniors. Left in 1963. I remember it safe to play outside at 6 years old!! I got lost at that age and ended up knocking on someone's front door in Cliff Rock Road, unheard of now
I was brought up in a big old house, 226 Leach Green Lane. I have fond memories exploring the Lickey Hills at the back of my garden and also going into the Oritry grounds to see the six unmarked graves. Then of going into the church to see the statue of Mary, it's such a shame it has changed.
I was born in Meadvale Road, Rednal. Just read Roy Bevington's note, he is my cousin. My mom's maiden name was Rowley, I believe your mom was Ethel, do you remember me too? I went to Rednal Hill infant and junior, then Colmers Farm and left in1967. Is there anyone who remembers me from school?
I remember the old Lickey Hill; climbing those wooden steps then coming down trying to stop the old fair ground swing boats etc... Tuppence if you remember the old 62 bus turned round by the amusement. The old Challet dance hall; me and my brothers spent many adays there...fun times. We all lived in Harpers Road, Northfield but that's all changed now...oh well, we had our fun days.
From the age of about 4 years old to 10 years old we lived in Dowar Road and I went to Colmores Farm Infant School (near to Rubery). When I was 7 I went to the newly built Rednal Hill School and I started in the first year Juniors. Mr Donaldson was the headmaster and he was a Navy man and the school adopted a ship named the SS 'Teucer' which some of us were lucky to visit when it was docked in Birkenhead. I have ...see more