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    the old mill

    Hi Astonian When you say the King Edward on the Bristol Road I think you mean The George. My husband and I did our "courting" in there listening to Dexys Midnight Runners on the juke box. It is now called the Emerald - all you can eat Chinese place. The Longbridge - big pub further towards...
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    the old mill

    Looks like it's for sale - let's hope it survives. Many of these plots are bought by developers who stick flats in place of the pub. https://www.jamesabaker.co.uk/properties/2009-03-11-12-41-07/particulars.pdf
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    caddling

    Don't thank me Celia. Carl Chinn and his mate did all the work - I just looked it up. I guess in your mates Mom's case she was suggesting that the tea had had enough attention. It is a new word to me - I'd never heard it before so thanks for sharing it.
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    caddling

    According to "Proper Brummie" by carl chinn and steve thorne - "to caddle" means to mollycoddle, pamper or spoil.
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    Snowploughs

    The chaos of the last few days is inevitable given how we live now. In years gone by the weather was worse but most teachers and kids lived within walking distance of the school and many of us could walk to work. Now we are totally dependant on transport, usually our cars. I am still doing the...
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    Aston History

    Hi Mike Just had a look at the revised site and it looks fantastic, very professional. I have a soft spot for the site as it was the catalyst that got me digging into my family's history.
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    ELLIS family

    Hi Gunmaker. It's a pity the W. Bromwich marriage is the wrong one because as I said the other one really is a long shot and I wouldn't hold out too much hope. Sorry.
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    ELLIS family

    Hi Gunmaker Found a couple of possible marriages on freebmd. The first is a long-shot - Eliza is sometimes a nickname for Louisa. The second is more promising. Surname First name(s) District Vol Page ----------------------------------------------- Marriages Jun 1861...
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    Reeves family Birmingham

    You could still be right Chrisy3. Judy has him born in Balsall Heath which used to be part of Kings Norton when KN was in Worcestershire. see this link https://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=22958
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    Reeves family Birmingham

    You could still be right Chrisy3. Judy has him born in Balsall Heath which used to be part of Kings Norton when KN was in Worcerstershire. see this link https://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=22958
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    Reeves family Birmingham

    I think I've found your original couple in 1891, very hard to read Living at 16 Court Bowns, Birmingham somewhere in Rotton Park? Reeves Thomas 27 Head Brass and Copper ??? Drawer (can't read where born) Reeves Matilda 27 Wife Bridgewater, Somerset, - Reeves...
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    2 Raddlebarn Road, Selly Oak, Northfield, Kings Norton, Birmingham

    Sorry Andy. Don't know the answer to that one, hopefully someone else will though. They are very helpful on this forum. Carole
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    Alma Street, Six Ways, Aston

    Hi Wales. Have a look at John Houghton's Aston site. Lots of stuff on Alma St - including photos https://www.astonbrook-through-astonmanor.co.uk/id151.htm
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    2 Raddlebarn Road, Selly Oak, Northfield, Kings Norton, Birmingham

    Hi Andy Colin B responded to a similar question back in March and you are correct - 2 Raddlebarn road was the registrars address for King Norton workhouse
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    Evacuation Of Children World War 2

    Wales - what a lovely idea. I hope it hasn't changed too much. My Mom's 2 older sisters were evacuated (Mom was too young). My Aunt Joyce landed with a lovely family to whom she wrote for many years after the war. My Aunt Sheila was not so lucky and was treated VERY badly - my Nan fetched her...
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