Dear Nostalgic

You responded so enthusiastically to "Birmingham Shops", that it seemed quite logical to extend the theme and show people in all types of work. Birmingham has been called "The City of 1001 trades" so we've included as many as possible - interesting vocations, professions, callings - anything that means busy people earning a living. As usual you'll also find those entertaining old ads but equally I have to say that I enjoy the inventive slogans "Come to Walkers first - it pays in the end" to "Roofers get felt at Moore's Roofing Supplies" to possibly the most famous Birmingham slogan of all, Sword & Robb's...no I wont quote it, just see if you can remember.

Yours, in friendship

Alton Douglas