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    Plainer Slate

    Good Morning Everyone My Great Grandfathers occupation in 1921 was a "Plainer Slate", he worked at S.E. Bullock and Co. Elect. Slate Switchboard, Highgate Square, Camp Hill. Does anyone know what a "Plainer Slate" person would have done, or have photographs of the factory? Thanks in anticipation...
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    Tallyman

    Hi all, I have just found out that My Grandfather was a Tallyman in Birmingham. Does anyone know what a tallyman would have done? Thanks for any help.
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    Steel Grinder in the army

    In WW1 my grandfather was a "steel grinder", he was in the Cambridge Regiment, does anyone know what a steel grinder would have done? Cheers
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    Glen Cottages, Bournbrook

    Hi all, I am trying to find any photos or information about 3 Glen Cottages, Bournbrook in 1911. My Great Great Grandfather Luke Bannister lived there before his death in the workhouse infirmary Selly Oak. Cheers
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    Dale Road Selly Oak Cycle Components Manufacturer

    I have a copy of the1921 census that shows my grandfathers occupation as "Cycle Components" at Dale Road Selly Oak. Does anyone know of a cycle factory or have photographs of it?
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