Nostalgia the nice way

I am in Wolverhampton for the week at the Methodist Conference. This means an opportunity for nostalgia as I was born here (yes it was a long time ago - no rude comments needed). So tonight I left the bright lights of the City Centre for a fringe event in Wednesbury. Cycling there I half recognised many names without being sure what the connection was.

So after the meeting rather than ride straight back to the caravan (approx 10 miles) I used my Garmin Edge 705 to find places from my past.

First was Farm Road, somewhere here was my first home. Designed by Dad and built by "Bidulf & Thrift" the building firm started by my Mum's Father and his friend Mr Biddulf, Mr Bidulf died and Dad took his place after he had qualified as an Architect and finished his National Service.

On the way I passed Beckminster Methodist Church where my parents met and later were married and where I was Baptised. Near there is Bantock Park where I was apparently taken in my pram.

Next was Stoneacre Close, never realised how near it is to Farm Road. I remember Gran and Grandpa (Dad's parents) living here (and Gran alone for many years) again designed by Dad (not sure if B&T built them) still look good (and quite trendy actually) all these years later.

Then York Avenue where my Aunt and Uncle lived when I was growing up, in a house Dad designed.

Then Wolverhampton Grammer School where Dad went. Finally back to the Cannock Road about 1.5 miles from the M54 which is where I am staying in the caravan.

Total a bit over 20 miles and by far the best way to see everything. A very pleasant way to spend an evening. Roads amazingly quiet.

Comments

[Will]

Thanks for this... good to read from whence you came. Did you take photos?

[Dave]

No photos as is was well after 10 at night and I did not want to worry people by taking pictures of their homes with a flash. Plus in some cases I was not actually quite sure which house it was - age has that effect :-)