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An acquaintance has recently (via social media) drawn my attention to a particular grave in 'Owen Memorial Gardens' - situated next to the Asda superstore - in Darlaston, West Midlands. The grave in question is that of Maria Simkin - born in Darlaston in 1816 - who died age 39, on December the...

I was recently speaking to someone who worked in an office block on the Coventry Road, Sheldon.... where the Morrisons Superstore now stands. They told me that a bungalow once stood on the site, bizarrely sandwiched between two sets of offices. (See accompanying image). The story associated...

I've recently been speaking to a gentleman who says that he recalls some form of 'human remains' being discovered in the grounds of the Erdington Orphanage in fairly recent decades..... (Approx. the 1980's or 90's, perhaps?) In short, I was wondering whether anyone on the forum perhaps...

Just as a matter of potential interest...... but I was metal detecting in South Staffordshire this morning and came across the above mentioned token. Please excuse condition of my photograph, but I took some shots of my general finds quickly and then dumped the token straight into a pot of...

I've just been having a general 'poke around' on a site listing Birmingham burial grounds and the like and came across a very brief reference to 'Days Grave' which - it is said - was 'marked by Hanson on corner of present Bath Row and Islington Row......' The date 1779 was given with the...

While metal detecting this morning in South Staffordshire, I unearthed an example of the 1812 Birmingham Workhouse Token (depicted below). Without thinking, I had instantly plunged my example into a tub of olive oil (in order to clean it), on returning home, so I've had to 'borrow' a picture...

I happened to be speaking with someone last night who basically scoffed at the pursuit of metal detecting, dubbing all such practitioners as 'saddo-types', wandering around fields in all weathers in the hope of digging up bits of scrap and so forth!! (and the chap concerned claimed to have...

I was just doing a little reading and discovered a somewhat vague reference to some old, now demolished, properties that lay at a point along the above mentioned thoroughfare. It was stated that, in July 1878, the skeletons of some 11 children were unearthed in the rear garden of one of the...

Throwing myself on the mercy and kind indulgence of forum users - laugh, laugh!! - I spotted an interesting looking site on a recent journey through Brum. and wondered if anyone could possibly I.D. the place and point me towards something of it's history, perhaps? Basically, it was on the 636...

Hi, Would anyone have any relevant information on the place / area known as Jordans Grave in the Oscott region please? I already have the widely available blurb on the site - i.e. stuff that can be found on the net, plus a few general odds and sots from the local archives, etc - but is there...

On the beg again....... .....but would anyone be able to tell me whereabouts the above factory was situated please? (What part of Perry Barr, etc). Many thanks, Nick

Can anyone recall a Roebuck House in West Bromwich, which I believe was (is?) somewhere near the Trinity Way / Kenrick Way area of the town? The property may well have been a pub, though I'm not at all sure(?) Any help / pointers would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Nick

I'm looking for references to a Pinfield (or possibly Pinfold) Farm in Yardley?? Is the site still extant? Any help greatly appreciated. Regards, Nick www.westmidlandsghostclub.com

I'm currently looking to make contact with anyone who has first-hand experience of the former St Margarets Mental Hospital in Great Barr, either ex-staff members or patients. Predictable as ever, my interest in the site does involve a 'paranormal' related angle - so I just thought I might...

I know it's outside the Brum area, but I was just wondering whether anyone had any details / experience about / of this site...... Pardon me for being oh-so predictable - but I'm mainly interested in any 'peculiar' stories associated with this area??? (I've already checked the net and found...

Hiya All, I've just popped on to the forum (after a considerable break) to see how the thread on 'Birmingham Ghosts' was progressing........ Paranormal happening - or am I just a dozy ding-bat - but it's either vanished, or I just plain cannot locate it now????? In the event that it has...

Hello All, I'm trying to find out some details regarding the Mailbox in Brum - in particular the section which now houses the BBC Studios..... Can anyone give any pointers / help at all please? Much obliged.... Regards, Nick

Hi, I'd very much like to hear from anyone who has any pertinent details surrounding the Lucas Factory in Small Heath please..... Is the factory site still extant? Where was it situated? Anything that may be of interest regarding it's history..... Thanks, Nick www.westmidlandsghostclub.com

Hi All, I'm currently trying to locate the old HMS Stirling Training Ship which supposedly stood in a Flaxley or Platsley Road in Stechford, Birmingham. The building concerned may well have been demolished some while ago, but my lack of knowledge on the Stechford area is only overshadowed by...