Nostalgic memories of Sparkbrook'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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I lived in Hickman Road and went to Montgomery St School from1945 to 1951, if anyone remembers me please phone 01527 757017 or 07813499543. Annette Tomlinson now Finn Mr Issacs was the headmaster then, I also remember Mr Stone and Mr Roycroft I would really like to catch up
I was born in a house on Stoney Lane, long since demolished. I was never quite sure whether it was Sparkbrook or Sparkhill. Somehow I thought Sparkhill was 'posher'! Went to English Martyrs Primary School, followed by Swanshurst Grammar School for Girls. My earliest memories were of the Ladypool Road shops. Jones's for fruit & veg, Trippas, the wonderful bakery & Jukes's who seemed to sell ...see more
Did anyone remember Montgomery Street School from 1945 to 1951? Mr Issacs was the headmaster, two of the teachers were Mr Stone and Mr Roycroft. I am Annette Tomlinson (now Finn). If anyone remembers me please call 01527 757017 or 07813499543 thanks. Would love to catch up.
I went to Montgomery Street School from 1946 till 1951, if any remembers me please get in touch, my phone no is 01527 757017 or 07813499543 I would love to hear from you. Mr Issacs was the headmaster and the teachers I remember are Mr Stone and Mr Roycroft.
I was born at 4 Back, 34 Colville Road in January 1950. These back houses were very small with a shared outside toilet. We had all manner of creatures that lived there too, massive spiders, blackbats and beetles that lived in the coal cupboard which was in the kitchen. Bed bugs...the smell of which, I will never forget. My elder sister, Pat, and I went to Conway Road Girls Secondary School. We did have a ...see more
Hi, I'm looking for anyone that grew up in Long Street or Claremont Road, Sparkbrook in the 1950's or attended Christ Church Junior and Infants school. My family lived opposite the school and my father was the caretaker at the relocated school in Claremont Road, Sparkbrook. We lived in the caretaker's house till we moved in 1963. Sheila Gilkes, Sheila Gallagher, Micky ...see more
I worked at Alldays and Onions in Sydenham Rd. Anyone remember me - David Stokes, my dad was George Stokes, brothers Brian, Robert, sisters Brenda and Jean.
Searching for Mary (TESSA) Johnson born Birmingham 1945, she was in Shenley Fields Home after her mum, Gladys, died in 1950.
I am looking for peoplle who attended Mongomery Street School around 1946 till 1951. Our Headmaster was Mr Issac and then onto Mr Brazier. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me [Annette Tomlinson] my phone number is 01527 520991 and mobile 07813499543, We can share so many happy [and not so happy] memories. PLEASE CALL
I attended Montgomery School from 1946 'til 1951. The headmaster at that time was Mr Issacs, other teachers were Mr Stone and Mr Roycroft. I would like to contact anyone who remembers me. Please telephone 01527 520991. My name was Annette Tomlinson (now Finn), I would love to hear from you.