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I have come across these old photos and suspect they may be from B'ham Childrens' Hospital. Does this one ring a bell with anyone?? Garth

416 Aston LANE That's really helpful - thank you and Happy New Year Garth

Dear All This may be a long shot but I wonder if anyone can help. I have discovered that from 1915 to the 1920's my gt gfather (William Roston)had a hardware shop at 414 Aston Lane and his sister in Law (Ellen Lakin) had a Newsagents shop at No 418. Of course, I now want to know who was at...

Bulls Head Hi John Thanks very much - pity its disappeared. It was run by an ancestor of mine, Fank Lakin, who died there in 1901 at the young age of 27. Garth

Hi, does anyone know what happened ti this pub/hotel.? An ancestor of mine Frank Lakin was landlord/manager there in 1901. Thanks Garth

Rostons Stores - where was it? Hi Alf No it's not Frank - he was my grandfather. He moved to Derby and sadly died very young (aged 35) of meningitis. I think it may be his father William but can't be sure. I have no record of him in a shop. He was an engine fitter in 1901 census living...

Rostons Stores - where was it? Thanks -a good idea! Here it is! Garth

Hi everyone, I've just joined! My grandfather was Frank Roston who was born in Aston in late 1880's. His family also lived in Handsworth. I have an old photograph of a hardware shop with the name Rostons Stores clearly written on the window. Judging from the style and dress of the man...