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Shirley Baptist Church
I attended Shirley Baptist Church from around 1962 until about 1968. I was about 11 when I started and 17 when I left to go to Yardley Wood Baptist Church. I found the church services boring and dull but I joined the Girls Brigade and got many badges and played the trumpet in the parades. I also attended the youth club on Friday evenings. But the best was the Sunday night youth group that took place after the evening service. Many of the youth who were older than me were fine Christians (including my sister Janet) and were excellent role models. I became a Christian myself during an Easter Baptismal service when I was 15. After badgering Mr Keeble (the minister) every week I was finally baptised the following Easter along with my friend Pauline, her Mum and other adults. I remember grinning from ear to ear as I felt so happy and knew that God loved me and I was now his child. After church Sunday evenings we went... Read more
Wiseacre Croft And Area
I remember the Co-op milk and bread deliveries and also the laundry being sent off, mainly the sheets and towels as we had no washing machine or central heating so washing and drying was a problem especially in the winter. The river Cole would flood the back garden regularly. I also rememember the Co-op shops, butcher and grocery shop in Baldwins Lane and walking there regularly. Later my mother and I would walk into Solihull to shop at Sainsbury which was in Mell Square at the time and then walk back again to Wiseacre Croft. I went to Peterbrook School and the Headmaster, Mr Hughes, lived in the old Priory in Priory Road. There were stables on the corner of Aquaduct Road and the High Street and the horses grazed in the fields up to the canal, before the new houses were built. We also had the man who was the Milk Tray man in the advert living locally. The underpass under the railway bridge on Colebrook Road was not... Read more
West Midlands memories
Any Memories of Maggie Williams?
I am trying to trace my family tree. Does anyone remenber Maggie (Margaret) Williams, who was married to Joe and had three children (Mary, Margaret and Ron)? She lived in Beauchamp Road and went to the local Catholic church. I would love to hear any reminiscences about my grandmother and grandfather.
Born at Home in School Road Yardley Wood 1954
Born into a large family one of eventually, 8 children, I can remember helping to pick and shell peas in our very large rear garden, we grew a lot of vegetables then and I enjoyed swinging and climbing on our many apple trees; we kept pigeons and rabbits, and also one chicken called Sheila (named after my eldest brother's girlfriend). Eventually our garden was divided into two, the first half becoming a bowling green, and we spent many hours playing bowls to amuse ourselves. I used to enjoy the visit from the rag and bone man and his carthorse Dolly, for a few rags we could have a Willow Pattern plate or even a gold fish!
School Road Nursery
I am researching my family and was wondering if anyone knew of the School Road Nursery at Yardley Wood. I have recently been given an old family photo which was sent to Mrs A Horton, at that address. I think the photo dates back to around 1930-1932, and was wondering if anyone knew of any Horton family who lived in the area. I live in Perth, Western Australia and hope to hear from you. Regards Mrs Lesley Rutter. Email lrutter2@optusnet.com.au
Richardson's in Cole Valley Road
Does anyone remember Elsie Richardson who at 1973 lived at 150 Cole Valley Road Hall Green? She was a widow, and her husband Harry Richardson I never met, but I have a beautiful heirloom from Elsie which belonged to Harry. Elsie lived there until her death in the 1980s. She was a 'Starkey' before marriage, sister to my grandmother.
Contact Audrey email:ajlittlewood@slingshot.co.nz
Parish Church, Hall Green
My parents Evelyn Pratt and Tom Williams were married at the Parish Church, Hall Green on 15 Sep 1934
