Recent content by Sid Walker

Re Salutation Alma Street Aston, We lived opposite the pub and I had a part-time job as barman. happy memories of darts and domino nights played upstairs over the bar. Thanks for jogging my memory. Sid Walker.

Alberta,Many thanks for your information on Biddulphs.Every little helps. Sid.

Sorry no connection with Pountney. Genuine enquiry for Biddulphs. William lived Brearly St. Any information on this family most appreciated. Sid.

Could some kind person tell me where I can do research for someone who served in India {Fort William] in the 1800s. Sid Walker 20.03.09.

Greetings, I also am reseaching Biddulphs I would be grateful if you ever come across a William Biddulph a Milkman who lived in Brierley Strret Aston in the early 1800s.He had a son John but he was born 1810 a little to early for you. Good luck with your researches. Sid Walker 12.02.09.

Walker Aston GEC Sorry Aston. Sid Walker worked at GEC but much earlier than the 70s. Must have been some other Sid. Thanks for the query Regards Sid Walker 30.01.08.

Parkes Ashted. Many thanks for information on Parkes in Ashted. A great help,the search goes on. Sid Walker.

I'm looking for any reference to the Parkes Family living Ashted, Moland St and or Great Brook St In particular Frerderick Augustus Parkes 1819 -1884. Census 1881 shows the family at Great Brook Street. Any information however small would be greatly appreciated. Sid Walker.

I"m researching any reference as to the following relatives. Walker Charles lived Latham Grove B'ham 25 ? c1940. Walker Charles Arthur Valentine lived 27 Eastham Rd B'ham 14 ? c1940 Walker Herbert lived on the Queslett. Sorry I do'nt know the modern Post Codes for B'ham Any small clue greatly...

Could some kind person answer a couple of questions for me? My grandfather died "Western Rd" was this Dudley Rd Hospital? I remember as a nipper an old lady vistor who was deaf and dumb who came from "Dudley Rd". Was there a Old Folks home there? Any information most welcome. Sid. 13.02.07.

Its been years since I've heard this one,but I suddenly said it the other day,out of the blue. "You're all dressed up like a pox doctors clerk" I got strange looks from the person I said it to. Has anyone else heared of this old saying.? Sid.

A terrific photo,brings back memories of the area. Is it still standing?

Just up from The Globe was a bookies.Arthur would stand at the door and take bets handed to him the money all wrapped up in the name of the horses or dogs on paper. I used to take bets to him for the neighbours and my Dad. At Christmas time he would give me few bob as a present and a new odds...

Thanks to one and all for your help.Sid.

I was thinking of the likes of Pantomimes and stars of stage screen and radio. the 40s & fiftys. Sid.