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    congregational church . the parade 1938

    Hi everyone, i am looking for any advice /info re the above. (listed in kellys directory) .. i am desperately trying to find out a bit more information - mainly - did this church organise adoptions ( probably!) but where would records of minutes of meetings etc be held. Obviously...
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    Parsonage Or Elim Church In The Parade 1938

    hi, I am trying to find a parsonge or Elim Church in the Parade, (newtown/ladywood)Birmingham, i have been led to believe it would have been very close to 71a the parade, the minister at the time could have been the Rev . Dr John Dyke who was minister of elim church in Graham street (...
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    congregational church newtown

    Hi derek, yes it is probably ladywood but as i do not know the area particularly well i assumed it was newtown !
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    congregational church newtown

    I am looking for any further information about the above church which was situated in "the parade", newtown 1938 , in particular i am trying to establish if church still exists, did they arrage adoptions? and where ( if any) records would be held. many thanks dianne
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    Pinfold House Mansfield Road Yardley

    in response to gordonbrown post... Pinfold house has not been purchased by a private developer, the adjoining out buildingshavePinfold house itself has been purchased by a private individual who is renovating it for use as a FAMILY HOME. many local people etc have taken an interest in...
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    Pinfold House Mansfield Road Yardley

    hi dwilly, not too sure what is exactly happening with the adjoinig land etc . will find out in nxt day or so ..
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    Pinfold House Mansfield Road Yardley

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    Pinfold House Mansfield Road Yardley

    for anyone interested in Pinfold house yardley ... I am hoping to set up a monthly update ( photographs etc of the interior and exterior ) of the renovation of this beautiful building and grounds ... watch this space !!!!!
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    Pinfold House Mansfield Road Yardley

    hi robert the new owner took possesion of pinfold house this weekend.... already changes are in progress.. it will be a beautiful family home when finished
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    Pinfold House Mansfield Road Yardley

    hi, Pinfold House has now been purchased by a private individual who is going to renovate it to its former glory ( and use it as his family home) ...
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    Sheldon

    I remember Chelmsley wood and Bluebell wood very well. when I was a youngster we lived in Tile Cross and I used to spend many happy hours exploring Bluebell wood , another favourite place was Babs Mill , when I was about 5 we moved to Kingshurst but we could still go and explore bluebell...
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    Holy Trinity Church Camp Hil Lookups

    Hi Steve, Thankyou so much for finding this out for me .. I am so grateful.. if I can return the favour at any time please let me know .. In the meantime I will IM you my e-mail address and once again ...Thankyou x
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    72 High Street Deritend

    That is a coincidence !! .. Samuel Woodley ( my interest) was Landlord on the 1881 census , on the 1891 census he no longer there but listed as "Beer Retailer" Dianne
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    Holy Trinity Church Camp Hil Lookups

    Hi, does anyone have any records of marriages (1866) between Samuel Woodley and Maria Jones, all I know is they married 4th September 1866 "Bordesley" warwick England ( info from IGI) .. failing that can anyone give me names of churches for that area etc. many thanks Dianne :)
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    72 High Street Deritend

    Thanks Mike for your time :).. at least I can add this info to my tree x
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