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Thank you Lyn, that's an incredible photo and quite moving to think that's where so many of my family lost their lives. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you so much Vivienne, I really appreciate it.

Hi, my mother Jean Betts went to Bloomsbury Street School. She was born in 1942 so I guess from about 1947 to 1952? If anybody remembers her I would be pleased to hear from you. Also the picture from above in this thread is no longer there - if anybody has a copy I would love to see it. Geoff...

Oh wow Lyn, you're a great person to have discovered! Thank you! I will go see if I can find those - I'm still trying to find my way around the forum but each photo I click on at the moment tells me I need to log in (and I am!). I'm sure I'll get it sorted. Thank you again.

Thanks Michael. I appreciate your message. I did try and go on Friends Reunited but I hadn't appreciated that it closed down in 2016 - that's the end of an era - I guess Facebook now occupies that space.

Hi Lyn, thanks, sorry I misunderstood - I thought you meant Guilford in Surrey. Yes, absolutely, those people listed on the War Memorial are my direct ancestors. I have pictures of them including Maureen who died so young. I don't live in Birmingham any more but I often visit the Memorial to pay...

Hi Lyn, thank you - I'll take a look at that. I'm taken a fresh interest in my family history (hence the posting) as my dad died at the end of January :(. No I'm afraid I don't have any relatives that I know of living in Guildford. Thanks for getting in touch. Geoff.

Hi there, my dad Derek Astle went to Burbury Street. He was born in 1940 so I guess he would have started there in 1945/46? I've attached a picture of him aged about 10. I'd be pleased to hear from anyone that knew him - especially if you have any photos you'd be happy to share. Regards, Geoff.

Hi Pete I am the grandson of Hilda Bevan. As you say, Hilda Bevan married Horace Bevan. They had two children Derek and Betty. I am the son of Derek and Jean Astle. I have another brother Keith. Betty married Bob Cash and they had two children Darren and Debbie. I am also in touch with...