Nostalgic memories of Sparkbrook's local history
Share your own memories of Sparkbrook and read what others have said
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 at number 21 Greswolde Road Sparkhill, from 1972 to 1979. I went to Montgomery School and then Yardley Grammar. I remember Mr Brazier, as he said I was "University material". It never happened, but I did well in life.
I was born in White Road in 1951 and went first to the nursery at Grace Road, where I remember a climbing net which was outside on a frame of some kind. It seemed huge. We had little blue camp beds where we all had to have a nap after lunch.
From there I went to Montgomery Street and remember Mrs Askew and Mrs Gorniak. A clear memory I have, is of learning to write on a slate with ...see more
I was born in South road, Sparkbrook in 1946 and attended Montgomery Street school until age eleven. Mr Brazier was the headmaster, he was wonderful. My first teacher was the lovely Mrs Askew then Miss Gorniak who was very strict. Remember Mrs Cooper, Mr O'Sullivan and my last teacher was Mrs Jones. Very happy times there. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Penny Mitchell nee Gore
Just wanted to add....
I too remember the swimming pool and bathhouse. That’s where I learned to swim. The Piccadilly was another cinema located on Stratford Rd, just a few streets from the Waldorf. I attended church and Sunday school at Christ Church across the street from Farm Rd Park.
My name is Jesse Rogers.
I attended this school between 1958-63. Mr Brazier was the headmaster at the time.....he was the best!
As I recall, two of my teachers were: Miss Davis and Mr Davis (not related).
I remember a set of twin girls by the names of Ann and Janet. I also remember Peter Fenn, Keith Green and Denzel Allen.
I left the UK in 1967.
I lived in Hickman road Sparkbrook from 1941 to1950 my mother was moved there after being bombed out twice in the war I loved it there and had lots of friends there, I remember V.E day and the bonfire, in the street to celebrate the end of the war , my dad was still in the army so wasn't there to celebrate with the adults it was a time of relief or grief to the but it was a great time for kids I remember the ...see more
I grew up in Sparkhill between 1960s-1986, , My Father lived in Sparkbrook with his Grandmother Florence Stubley & Aunties, Flora, Dora, Freda & his mother Phyllis for many years before he met & Married my Mother in the 1950s,
I Have so many great memories of Sprakhill & Sparkbrook, went to Local Primary School & Secondary in Sparkhill .
,How things have changed in Sparkhill & ...see more
I also attended Montgomery Street School, I remember Mrs Askey in Reception Class, Miss Cook and Mr D Brazier who was the Principal. I lived on Sydenham Road and also remember a freezing outside toilet in winter!
I attended here from 1965-1970 and loved it, Mrs Blackwell taught me in the last two years. She got 18 of us into Grammar Schools, which was amazing from such a deprived area. Life was very different in those days, we had very little but were happy and healthy. I would love to hear from my old classmates, or people from the area. I lived at 116 Dolobran Rd, two up ,two down....toilet down the backyard!!
I lived in Hickman Road from 1942 till 1960, I had a very happy childhood with many friends (who I would love to contact). I went to Montgomery St School and then on to Conway Road School. Some of the teachers I remember are; Mr Issacs (headteacher), Mr Stone, Mr Roycroft - all from Montgomery St, and Miss Faye from Conway Road. I was 1 of 10 children and although we had little money we were a very close family. I ...see more