About Us

Remember when times were simpler, with no mobiles or computers? Here, you can relive some of the many everyday things that are no longer with us, and see how many memories they bring back. Do you remember Quattro, the fizzy drink from the 1980s? What about Big T bread, Hedgehog crisps, or British Leyland? Over the coming months, you will find all of these and more as we look back and ask, “Where did they go?”

Retail

Remember the ads? “Come and talk to the listening bank”

Midland Bank was founded in Union Street ,Birmingham in August 1836 by Charles Geach. It was originally known as The Birmingham and Midland Bank.

Following a a period of nationwide expansion, including the acquisition of many smaller banks, in 1923 Birmingham and Midland Bank adopted the name Midland Bank Ltd.

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Food & Drink

Here you’ll find memories of cherished sweets, snacks and drinks. 

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Cars & More

Remember when cars were interesting? Here, you’ll find the stories behind some of our best-loved and better-forgotten motors. Do you remember your first Raleigh Chopper? Remember its junior counterparts coming soon.

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Transport

Public transport can be a sore subject these days but drop by here to relive the stories of trains, buses and even trams.

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Other

Anything we’ve forgotten start a new conversation about a particular brand.

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