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Recent content by Martin Reed

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    Air Raid Wardens And Police

    That link doesn't work anymore.
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    Air Raid Wardens And Police

    My grandfather was an ARP Warden in Aston, Brimingham. His name was Francis William Robbins, aka Frank Robbins. There is a note in the 1939 England and Wales Census which confirms him as an ARW Superintendent at Lichfield Road. He lived at 94 Prestbury Road at the time. I have attached two...
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    The Rose Inn, 152 St. Vincent Street & 80 Sherborne Street, Birmingham

    Yes, you're right. Albert Starkey died 28 Feb 1918. Thanks for looking into this. Much appreciated.
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    The Rose Inn, 152 St. Vincent Street & 80 Sherborne Street, Birmingham

    Amazing. Great thanks very much. Do you know if I can get hold of any licensing details about the landlord that managed the pub during WW1? Do you know if records would be held at Birmingham Central Library?
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    The Rose Inn, 152 St. Vincent Street & 80 Sherborne Street, Birmingham

    Hello everyone. I would like to find more details about "The Rose Inn", a public house managed by my great-grandfather ALBERT STARKEY. I understand it has been demolished but would like to find any photographs or documents relating to the pub. Many thanks in anticipation for any help you can...
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