Hello Paddy. I lived at 48 Aston Church Rd, just up from the Prince of Wales. My Mom worked there for quite a few years. Ron Cocking was the gaffer. My Brother and two sister all went to Elliot Street Junior and Senior, however I passed the 11+ and went to Holte Grammar in Whitehead Rd, Aston. Mick and Lil Burke lived opposite us. I remember Granny Granvilles sweet shop and of course Postans Paints. Dad and Mom used to walk with us all to the manure Farm next to the Gas Works on Sundays during the Prince closing hours. Poor financially but loved abundantly and I would not change my upbringing. My Dad was a Blues fan so me and my brother grew up walking to catch the number 8 bus that took us to St Andrews. Great memories, thanks for bringing them back. I live in the USA now although my brother and sisters live in Birmingham so I do get to go back occasionally.