Recent content by daid rathgen

Hi guys, I've lost the original thread for this image of Soho Road. Please could you remind me of it? Many thanks

I have this image of Heathfield Rd, but cannot now locate its origin. Please assist David

Hi Lyn Any images of the pub or brewery please? I have this one, but can't identify it David

Re Edwin Withers. One other annoying snippet, is that somewhere (can't now find where) Edwin was selling ‘snuff, cigars and tea’ either from Worcester St or 122 Cheapside. Spent most of today checking the Directories in Ancestry and FMP, but no joy. I know I've seen it somewhere, but failed to...

Hi Pedrocut I've tried to follow up your comment that the brothers went into liquidation 1882, but without success. Could you supply the source for that information, please? The two brothers who took over the rope business in 1877 were William Edward (1830-1912, the first born son), and Henry...

Thanks Janice, good idea. I have since found that school uniforms were not in use till mid Victorian England, so maybe BVGS didn't have one c1863.

I notice Josiah Wright was headmaster about the time Walter Withers walked out of school. Any clues as to his identity and character? With thanks

I am writing a family history of Walter Withers 1854-1914 (other posts). He mirgrated from England c1882 to Australia where took to landscape painting, being part of a group known as the Heidelberg School. He attended, I believe, Bishop Vesey's School c1860s. The family story has it that he...

I am writing a family history of Walter Withers 1854-1914 (other posts). He mirgrated from England c1882 to Australia where took to landscape painting, being part of a group known as the Heidelberg School. He attended, I believe, Bishop Vesey's School c1860s. The family story has it that he...

Hi Mikejee, thanks for this sorry tale. Would you mind inserting the original letter re 'Flash Houses' please? I wonder if the author of the first letter was envious and wanting the Inn for himself? David

Oh you wonderful people. Very grateful to you. Clarified a lot. I see William did become a publican again at the Red Lion in 2 Bull Ring, but in between times rose out of bankruptcy via Provisions Dealer (1851), refreshment house keeper (1859) at Dale End, a pastry cook in Lady Pool(?) Lane...

Easy Row, City Pubs In 1837 Sarah Welch was a minor from Easy Row, Birmingham, "a publican's daughter." Her father, William Welch, was described as a Publican. Sarah married Edwin Withers, 5 Oct 1837, at St Thomas church, Birmingham. I cannot locate any pub in Easy Row earlier than the Woodman...

I've checked online but so far have failed to find the full name for R.T. Bott. I assume, like everybody else, his parents blessed him real names and not just initials. Wondering if you might have any further info for him? Thanks again

Sounds good enough for me!

Hi Pedrocut, just checking why ‘Some tipsters have gone under the name “the Gleaner”?' Any source for that info, please? Cheers