Hillfields

Re the post I made 388, the name of the fishing tackle shop that turned into the Hillfields Advice Centre, I've rememebered its name, it was Sharps Fishing Tackle, his first name was Albert. Also I seem to remember a toy shop that was in Berry Street (early to mid 60's) next to the BSM shop, both shops / premises being a couple of doors past Coronation Road going up Berry Street towards Primrose Hill Park. Happy days, Fruit salads and Blackjacks 4 for 1d, and a Lucky Bag 3d and Beano 3d on a Saturday with my 1 shilling pocket money.

Philip you'll like this one then - its only taken 13 years to come up with a photo of them - 23 Primrose Hill St looking at the directories - Thanks to Dean Nelson on FB -

Another thanks to Mark Tattam on the "Coventry we Used to Know" - St Peter's Street looking east towards the junction with Vine Street at the end. You can see St Peter's Tower at the end. All underneath Sidney Stringer Academy today.