At morning break time the foyer would fill up with pupils snacking on their crisps or Jammie Dodgers bought from the Tuck Shop (the service counter, middle of photo). At lunchtime the foyer used to double up as the dining area, with meals served from the same counter - anyone fancy chocolate concrete and lumpy custard?

Former pupils of Duddeston Manor School in the Foyer and reception area as viewed from The Music Room.

Former pupils of Duddeston Manor School in the Foyer and reception area as viewed from The Music Room.

When I attended Duddy, this used to be the Music Room, a grand piano stood about where I'm standing. Music teachers were Mr Russell, and Miss Linda Pearson.

Former Pupils in the Assembly Hall.

The Assembly Hall - Looking Away from The Stage.

The Assembly Hall - Looking Away from The Stage.

The Assembly Hall - Looking Away from The Stage.

On display were photographs from previous years at the school, including some photographs from the surrounding area showing before, during, and after the rebuilding of Nechells.

Ground Floor - There wasn't a door on the right in my day; it was just an opening to a passageway that led to the Head Master's, Deputy Head's, and the Secretary's Offices.