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    Tolkien's Birmingham

    Tolkien attended King Edward's School when he arrived in Birmingham but was removed to save money in the family. In April 1902 he started at St Philips School next to the Oratory. He only stayed one term or so because after coaching by his mother he got a free scholarship back to King Edward's...
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    Baxters Bolt and Rivet Works

    Hi All While researching another Baxter family for a friend, I came across the following paragraph published in The London Gazette of 17 November 1916 (Issue:29828 Page: 11189): "Notice is hereby given, that the partnership heretofore carried on between us, the undersigned, Frederick Baxter...
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