We then we had to fit the parts, test the bike and return it by train. Each Wednesday afternoon a steady procession of prams and push-chairs made its way towards Wythall Institute. There were not that many new babies in Wythall during the 50's. The new housing developments were not yet completed and young Mothers knew each other if not by name, by sight. We sat on upright, hard wooden chairs, balancing our wriggling bundles while trying to undress them.
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