Birmingham History Forum http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/ Forums for the Birmingham History Webring. A place for you to talk, research and be nostalgic about the history of Birmingham. en Sat, 19 May 2012 04:31:43 GMT vBulletin 1 http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/images/misc/rss.png Birmingham History Forum http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/ 1901 census Sarah Price http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39529&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 14:34:12 GMT While the 1911 census was free on Ancestry last weekend I searched one or two names, as you do, and found a family tree member that had moved to... While the 1911 census was free on Ancestry last weekend I searched one or two names, as you do, and found a family tree member that had moved to Scarborough. I have them in 1891 in Aston Park Road and now need to find them in 1901. The details are Sarah Ann (or Annie) Price married to John Price. Her date of birth is abt 1850, I have seen a suitable record on Ancestry listed as residence in Worcestershire but I am not a subrciber at the moment so can not open it to see the details. Can anyone help Please. ]]> 1901 RG13 johnmorris http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39529 Tower street http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39528&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 14:13:00 GMT thought we had a thread for tower st but i cant seem to find one... ex pat pete has asled me to post these lovely family photos..taken at court 15... thought we had a thread for tower st but i cant seem to find one...

ex pat pete has asled me to post these lovely family photos..taken at court 15 back of 26 during the coronation celebrations 1953..i think the first one is of pete and maybe his sister...perhaps pete you could confirm this..

lyn






lynne im hoping your gran maybe on this one...

]]> Astoness http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39528 Sheppard family http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39527&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 12:11:02 GMT hi folks..just going through some family photos of our dads and there is one taken of his best friend dennis sheppard..dennis lived in hunters vale... hi folks..just going through some family photos of our dads and there is one taken of his best friend dennis sheppard..dennis lived in hunters vale and then round the corner in villa st...he was killed in palastine in 1948...in the photo dennis looks to be in khaki uniform bending down fussing a dog...cant be sure if it was taken in palastine or in england but if anyone can make a family connection with dennis with the info i have given i am quite happy to share this photograph with them...

lyn ]]> Q - T Astoness http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39527 Nags Head Pub in Ladywood http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39526&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 11:29:52 GMT Hi all I'm a new to this, so not sure if I'm on the right thread for this, but I'm asking if anyone remembers the gentleman who ran the hotdog stand by the Nags Head pub between Monument Street and Icknield port road. If my memory serves me correctly it would have been between 1962 - 1965. He would of been there in the evenings if I remember right.
I would be grateful for any info from anyone who remembered him

Regards Frank24722 ]]> Pubs Frank24722 http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39526 the barrel soho road.. http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39525&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 08:16:19 GMT hi folks since researching my family history i have found many pubs that my ancestors have owned or run but alas all long since gone now....until the... hi folks since researching my family history i have found many pubs that my ancestors have owned or run but alas all long since gone now....until the other day...i have found out that my gt gt grandmothers son charles bradnock ran the barrel pub on soho road from 1901 until 1913...its just up from ninevah road on the soho road...to find the building still standing would have been great but to find it not only standing..still called the barrel and still trading was amazing..to the.....here are a couple of pics of the back of the pub..the buildings to the left and right have been added on and a bit directly in front...the rest is all original brickwork and wooden window frames...absolutely delighted...i will be taking pics of the front of the pub when soho road is a bit quieter...

lyn



]]> Pubs Astoness http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39525 Harry lucas school http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39524&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 05:42:25 GMT hi folks after years of searching i have finally found a pic of harry lucas...its not a close up im afraid but an overhead shot of the joseph lucas... hi folks after years of searching i have finally found a pic of harry lucas...its not a close up im afraid but an overhead shot of the joseph lucas factory...the surrounding streets before demolision and just in shot is the school but at least it proves it was there as i was beginning to think i was imagining it lol...will scan and post it asap...

lyn ]]> Astoness http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39524 Genes reunited http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39523&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 01:32:17 GMT Can someone give me advice please on becoming a member of the Genes reunited site, as a relatively newcomer genealogy? I understand that there is an... Can someone give me advice please on becoming a member of the Genes reunited site, as a relatively newcomer genealogy? I understand that there is an offer on for membership until 31st May 2012. Is this good value for what is on offer or is there a better alternative?

Thank you,
Twirls. ]]> Twirls http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39523 1901 census look up FODEN http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39522&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 21:24:42 GMT Hi all, Could anyone pls confirm Agnes Maria Foden, (b: 1869 in New Oscott, Warks, fathers name is Henry Foden), did she marry in 1887 and to whom.... Hi all,
Could anyone pls confirm Agnes Maria Foden, (b: 1869 in New Oscott, Warks, fathers name is Henry Foden), did she marry in 1887 and to whom. Would like to know her whereabouts in 1901 / 1911. Many thanks.
Glennys ]]> 1901 RG13 Glennys Jean http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39522 Frederick Russell - 7th Bat. Royal Warwickshires http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39521&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 21:12:56 GMT Recently I have discovered what I thought was my grandfathers service record. His name was Frederick Russell of 2 back of 17 Oughton Place, Aston... Recently I have discovered what I thought was my grandfathers service record. His name was Frederick Russell of 2 back of 17 Oughton Place, Aston and he enlisted in Feb. 1916 and was sent to Chisledon for training. I was very pleased to find his service records on Ancestry until I starting reading them.

Firstly, I noticed a descrepancy with his age. Frederick had given his age as 19 years - but my grandfather was born in 1880 which would have made him 36 in 1916 not 19. Still, I was not too concerned as his son, my father, had lied about his age when he enlisted in 1938 but he made himself 'older' (he was only 17) not younger! But when I read further on I found that Frederick Russell was discharged on 1st July 1916 for miss-stating his age on enlisting. So, I thought, he had been found out by the authorities. But the authorities had found out that Frederick was not 19 and he was certainly not the 36 years old which the 'real' Frederick Russell of 2/16 Oughton Place was, the authorities had found out that he was actually only 14 YEARS OLD so, he could not possibly be my grandfather. So, it looks to me like this 14 year old kid had taken my grandfather's identity. He obviously knew quite a lot about my grandfather and the family as he stated on enlistment that his next of kin was his sister, Emily Russell and that his occupation was a Brass Polisher both which are true of my grandfather and the address in Oughton Place was the family home where my grandfather lived when he got married and where my father was born in 1921.

So, what do I do know? Was my grandfather, the real Frederick Russell b. 1880 implicit with this fraud? and who was the 14 year old kid who wanted so badly to go to war? My grandfather was the youngest child in the family so the kid was not a younger brother, so possibly he was a neighbour. I don't suppose I shall ever know but if anyone out there has a 14 year old in their family who desparately wanted to go to war and was found out and discharged in 1916, then I would love to hear from you. ]]> World War 1 Brummie Rose http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39521 How would you get a Tempory Marker at Warstone Lane http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39520&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 19:25:16 GMT Hi Folks I have been to visit Warstone Lane and Key Hill Cemeteries on a number of occasions. I have been to the clean up days and taken... Hi Folks

I have been to visit Warstone Lane and Key Hill Cemeteries on a number of occasions.
I have been to the clean up days and taken hundreds ofphotos of memorial stones, and just wondered around when the sun comes out
I have a great affection for both Cemeteries and thefamilies I have buried in them.
To date I have found 10 relatives in Key Hill, and over 60in Warstone Lane.

It took me ten years to find the resting place of my grandfather, (from just an old photo from the 1930's) only to find there are 3 generations all in the same grave, I was elated to have finally found them.
But I was very disappointed though to find no headstone

I have seen many temporary markers in the Cemetery

So I’m wondering if someone could advise me (and maybe other peeps that would like to know), how do you go about making this happen ?
Has any one any idea how much the markers would cost
Where do you go to get one made
Do you need permission
Do you have to pay any costs to the cemetery etc
Basically how does it work please

Help and advise greatly appreciated
Many many thanks
Brummagen_lass ]]> Birmingham Cemeteries Brummagen_lass http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39520 Donna Summer http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39519&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 17:38:19 GMT Sad to hear Donna Summer has lost her battle to cancer aged 63. Sad to hear Donna Summer has lost her battle to cancer aged 63. ]]> Condolences TOPSYTURVEY http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39519 1911 census look up please http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39518&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 15:46:26 GMT I'm looking for information from 1911 census on Thomas W. Ballard born 1884 in Birmingham and his wife Florence born 1883. As much detail as possible please including their address at the time.

Thank you,
Twirls ]]> 1901 RG13 Twirls http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39518 Hats off to Witton cemetary!!!! http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39515&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 18:02:31 GMT Hats off to Witton Cemetary today, I cheekily sent them the details of my great grandmother and requested how I could locate the grave. Then 3 days... Hats off to Witton Cemetary today, I cheekily sent them the details of my great grandmother and requested how I could locate the grave. Then 3 days later they sent me the section, the grave, private grave grant number and a map showing the location of the grave, So credit where credit is due, Thank you Witton Cemetary!!!! Oh by the way what is a private grave grant number?? ]]> Birmingham Cemeteries les hancock http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39515 Vintage Villa. http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39514&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 10:59:46 GMT I have posted several pics on the Blues Thread, so how about some vintage Villa too.
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Don't think many Forum members will have seen this squad turn out !
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]]> Birmingham Sports History keegs http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39514 Printer http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39513&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 10:51:31 GMT I have a problem with my HP 20508 all in one printer. Yesterday I had been trying to print some recipes and it just wont print, the paper comes out... I have a problem with my HP 20508 all in one printer.
Yesterday I had been trying to print some recipes and it just wont print, the paper comes out clean except for page number on top and file //C\Users\PD\AppData\Local\then a number and htm at the end.
It will print a test page. when I click on the printer on the desk top and where it used to say printer action,print now it says
PRINTER ACTION

Customise your Printer/Set preferences
so I cant see anything to say just print, I have tried to do it through file but still no good
It is only something silly I bet but have tried and tried so I need your help Thanks:crushed: ]]> Computer Help Patty http://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=39513