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    Phillips ( jewellery trade)

    Can anyone throw light on Maurice Phillips please. He was born in Birmingham about 1865 but I cant find a record of his birth or any trace of him on the census returns. The first record I can find is of his marriage in 1910 to Sophia Jane Webb in Paddington and it says he was a widower. He is...
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    The Custard House

    I wonder how many couples met at the Friday night dance at this pub. It was once really popular and was a decent alternative to a night in town. I was there one night when someone tied to ride a motor bike up the stairs. Happy days!
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    Burton. Canal Boat people

    Has anyone information on the Burton family who lived in Brasshouse Lane Smethwick from around 1861 - 1891. I have no idea how to trace canal boat people and I dont even know which canal they worked on. Can anyone send me in the right direction please?
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    White Hart Tavern, Vaughton St

    Sorry if I'm in the wrong section but I am new to this site so bear with me please. :rolleyes: My mothers family were prolific in the Balsall Heath area around 1870-1910 and at one time they were the licensees of The White Hart Tavern, 21-22 Vaughton Street Balsall Heath. I know my g.uncle W J...
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