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  1. Dennis Williams

    The passing of Dennis Williams

    I never thought I would sending you all this message. Sadly my lovely husband passed away last week. He had been unwell at home for the two weeks. Stubborn man. Refused to go to hospital. “I am ok”. Each day “I am getting better”. Finally asked to go. He was so bad he did not have wait in...
  2. Dennis Williams

    The Stores Summer Hill Terrace

    Anyone any idea where this old Jewellery Quarter Pub, The Store, is/was situated...? A map woud be greatly appreciated mike? Thanks..
  3. Dennis Williams

    Cine Equipment LTD

    Voila.....did a lot of business with the Dale End Branch for Birmingham University Obs and Gynae Research dept...
  4. Dennis Williams

    Mystery Pub...Six Ways?

    Saw this yesterday on a FB post, and no one seemed to know if it was Six Ways...Erdington ...or Aston...or even somewhere else?? Anyone got any ideas,,?
  5. Dennis Williams

    King Edwards Grammar School Camp Hill

    My reminisce of tht Great, Great man.. In first year History we did the Punic Wars and life in Roman Britain. For our first ever homework, an essay was required on this topic. Homework was new to most of us. The standard was not defined. We read the set text book, and did our best. But what did...
  6. Dennis Williams

    King Edwards Grammar School Camp Hill

    I was 1953-1960....may I ask your name?...may remember you!
  7. Dennis Williams

    The Witton Arms.

    Wow...tremendous responses....as per...thank you all so much for your diligence and knowledge....XXXX
  8. Dennis Williams

    The Witton Arms.

    Does anyone know if this original old pub THE WITTON ARMS, morphed into this second, modern version....and it's whereabouts on a map...not my area...thanks
  9. Dennis Williams

    Kingsmead Close, Kings Norton

    Wow....you lot never cease to amaze me...!!! Many many thanks to mike and pjmb......
  10. Dennis Williams

    Kingsmead Close, Kings Norton

    Graham Knight (was O.C. on here many moons ago) posted this on his Old Prints site this morning....never heard of it, so gave it a good research....to no avail.....it's a bit of a mystery....The old building seems to be still extant, and occupied by a N.A.Bailey...Builders and land...
  11. Dennis Williams

    The Board Inn. High St

    BOARD INN, Phillips Street / High Street Formerly known as the Board Vaults. Up until the First World War it had an early morning licence, and opened at 6.00am for the thirsty barrow boys. Being near the Fish Market it was affectionately known as the COD’S HEAD. During the 1880’s it was also...
  12. Dennis Williams

    Maryvale Convent School (st Mary's College, Old Oscott)

    Bit I posted elsehwere a few years ago now.. Maryvale steeped in history The site of Maryvale has been in Catholic occupation since the Middle Ages. Formerly 'Oscott House', it came to the Church in 1702 at the bequest of Father Andrew Bromwich who had inherited this property from his family...
  13. Dennis Williams

    Professor Steels Hairdressers 40 New Street

    Another conundrim I need help with...Graham Knight posted this interesting group of old 1870 photos of a Professor Steele's Hairdressing Emporium in New Street....and it looks so grandiose and vast, I wondered where it was situated...looks a bit like an Arcade to me...could it have been down the...
  14. Dennis Williams

    Carrs Lane

    Once again...you never let me down! Genius sleuthing....many many thanks...
  15. Dennis Williams

    Carrs Lane

    Saw this from Graham Knight, and wondered if anyone has any further information on Whittington's Menagerie in Carr's Lane....pics from 1870....?
  16. Dennis Williams

    HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY MIKEJEE

    Yes Sir...Have a nice one Mike....you deserve it mate! xx
  17. Dennis Williams

    Mystery Pub....

    Blimey MWS....I am much cleverer than I thought! Or dafter....! Must up the medicine and tablets....you are a gem sir!
  18. Dennis Williams

    Mystery Pub....

    Arent I fortuitous then? Alzheimer's...!!!
  19. Dennis Williams

    Mystery Pub....

    Thanks a billion Pedro....brilliant, as ever!
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