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    The Pilot Inn? Pub In Northumberland Street, Birmingham?

    Hi, Thanks to everyone for your help with this. I have also now noticed that it is sometimes referred to as The Pilot Tavern in some places too. Any further information/images on the local area and the pub would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
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    The Pilot Inn? Pub In Northumberland Street, Birmingham?

    Hi, thanks so much for this. I would never have been able to find all of this! Do you know why the licence might have been discontinued? Presumably George was then out of a job/home after the sale? Do you know where I am most likely to find a picture of the pub/road? Thanks again - your help is...
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    The Pilot Inn? Pub In Northumberland Street, Birmingham?

    I have recently discovered that my Great, Great, Great Grandparents were working at and possibly running a pub in Northumberland Street in Birmingham in 1911. They were George and Emma Gordon. There is no trace of a pub there today - does anyone know anything about this pub - the census lists it...
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    Slade Road Roughley, Sutton Coldfield

    Hi, Thanks so much for posting these maps - really interesting. Thanks again.
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    Slade Road Roughley, Sutton Coldfield

    Hi Viv, Thanks so much for your help with this. The monastery might be connected to the burial ground. Thanks again
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    Slade Road Roughley, Sutton Coldfield

    Hi, Thanks so much for this - I really appreciate your time. I am particularly interested in Slade Road and the building of the houses along it. I also think that there was once a church on this road as there is some suggestion of an ancient burial ground - it would be great if anyone knows...
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    Slade Road Roughley, Sutton Coldfield

    Hi, Does anybody know anything about the history of Roughley near Mere Green in Sutton Coldfield? Any information/photos would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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