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    Caesar Jenkyns Small Heath Captain

    Mike I think it was Caesar's son who shared the same name.
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    Caesar Jenkyns Small Heath Captain

    Thanks for that info Pat. I will follow it up next week when I have a bit of time.
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    Caesar Jenkyns Small Heath Captain

    Thank you Mike that information will be most useful. I don't live in Birmingham now but I should think that Harborne would be the most likely cemetery as helved in Ladywood.Next time I am in the city I will have a look in the new library at the records for Harborne and see what I can find
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    Caesar Jenkyns Small Heath Captain

    Does anyone know whether there are living relatives of the great Welsh international with the unusual christian name or where his last resting place is? He passed on in 1941 in Birmingham
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    Villa memories No 25 Tallest and Hardest Villa player (1891-1968)

    Barson was 5'11. Tom Ridell was 6'4 and Peter Crouch is now the tallest at 6'7
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    Head Post Office (Sorting Office) Birmingham

    British Railways Universal Traction Engine I think it was.
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    Birmingham Nightclubs of the Past - Memories

    Anybody remember where Thursday's was situated. Was it where La Dolce Vita and Romeo and Juilets stood?
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    New gallery barwick st 1893

    Thanks yet again Polypops Wonderful!
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    New gallery barwick st 1893

    I am trying to identify where this buisness was situated in Barwick St at the back of The Grand Hotel. Does anyone have access to a Kellys from this era? Or does anyone have any info on the New Gallery what it was used for for instance. I know Frederick Rinder held an important meeting in the...
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    Miller craddock aston villa 1948-1951

    Did you see Miller play Kembar? Alex Massie rated him very promising.
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    Miller craddock aston villa 1948-1951

    Thanks for that jennyann. John Lerwill's site is known to me but would not have this kind of information I am afraid.
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    Miller craddock aston villa 1948-1951

    I have obtained a Villa Supporters Club Card from 1956. The club was operated from a pub called 'The Guild ' in Witton Road/Lane. Was anyone a member and can advise me how it was run? The card shows George Edwards as President. George was later a newsagent after he retired from Villa
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    Miller craddock aston villa 1948-1951

    Thanks Willey. Excellent contribution re Miller. It was unfortunate that he had to contend with the great Trevor Ford at centre forward. Trefor (His real Welsh name) was worth a lot of money to the Villa Directors and therefore got preference in selection. I intend to produce a booklet about...
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    Miller craddock aston villa 1948-1951

    Shawcross It would appear there is a problem with your mail account. I have tried to contact you three times but the mail program rejects it. Any ideas?
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    Miller craddock aston villa 1948-1951

    Well Shawcross that is very good of you. I am doing my research at this present time. If you would be good enough to mail me at jinnes7@gmail.com with anything you recall about Miller such as his performance on the field, whether he was a pleasant lad to interview etc etc I would be most grateful.
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