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    Searching for a burial - Harry Hall died 1975

    Hi Pauline, I Googled Hollies Croft and it showed that Hollies Croft was a cul-de-sac between the Bristol Road and Pershore Road, near to the Edgbaston cricket ground. I wonder if Lodge Hill might be where Harry was taken?, worth a try I suppose.
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    Brooke. Brandwood End Cemetary

    Eddie, I have just been up to B.E. and found the location of the grave you wanted. Unfortunately, it is completely unmarked, no headstone - nothing. I have taken 5 images of the plot and can let you have them, I personally prefer to email them as I think it is easier, if you can PM me your email...
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    Brooke. Brandwood End Cemetary

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    Brooke. Brandwood End Cemetary

    Eddie, Sorry for the delay in getting back to you on this, I have just not had time to look at this site for a while, anyway, as I now have the details I will endeavour to locate and photograph anything that may be visible for you today - it is just a short walk for me and shouldn`t take long. I...
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    Brooke. Brandwood End Cemetary

    Hi Janice, Yes you are correct, the records for B.E. are at the newer cemetery at Kings Norton. cresser.
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    Brooke. Brandwood End Cemetary

    Eddie, What `details` are you after?, would they be photographs of the grave/s because I live right near to Brandwood End and may be able to help if the location/s can be found. cresser.
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    Uplands Cemetery Smethwick

    Hi Janice, Thanks for helping out there, appreciated. cresser.
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    Uplands Cemetery Smethwick

    Hi alphacentaurus, I have managed to get a couple of pictures for you. I find it easier to email them directly, if you want this please let me know, cresser.
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    Uplands Cemetery Smethwick

    Hi Rosie, I have been over to Thimblemill Cemetery today and I agree with you entirely, the staff there were brilliant, he got me to follow him in my car, he went ahead in his `golf buggy`, and took me directly to the grave I wanted. He then even cleared the fallen leaves away so I could take...
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    Uplands Cemetery Smethwick

    Hi alphacentaurus, As I finish work at 11am tomorrow, I may be able to get there after I have had the pleasure of Sainsbury`s!!!. The two dogs are I`m afraid, no longer with us and very much missed they are. Rosie, I had help from staff at Thimblemill Cemetery which is over the road, and he has...
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    Uplands Cemetery Smethwick

    Hi alphacentaurus, I have been in contact with Uplands Cemetery, and they have kindly given me the Plot and number of the grave/s. If I can I will try and get to the cemetery on Friday afternoon or at the week-end, and try and get hold of a map of the cemetery showing the exact location/s. If...
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    Initials-what Do They Mean?

    Thank You all for your info`. Very much appreciated, cheeers:)
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    Initials-what Do They Mean?

    Hi all, Yesterday I downloaded a copy of a`Graves Registration Report Form`, from the CWGC. In one column there is typed; "All Crosses Erected or `G.R.U`d", what does the G.R.U`d mean??. Many thanks in advance. cresser.
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    Barmy Dog.......!

    After trying for ages to do this, I can now put a picture of the troublesome little fella I am trying to look after!! `orrible aint he?
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    Barmy Dog.......!

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    Barmy Dog.......!

    Hi Maypolebaz, I know what you mean. Years ago we had a G/S from a pup and we were fortunate enough to have his company for 13 years. After that we had a Staffie for about 2 months - he was found as a stray in our neighbourhood, but the original owners were found so he went back to them, then...
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    Barmy Dog.......!

    Hi Old Boy, I do know exactly how you feel. I lost my last dog more than 10 years ago, and because I was at work and no-one would be there to look after another, I have left it alone, although, like you, I would love another. Having said that, since having my mates dog for at least a week and a...
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    Barmy Dog.......!

    Hi maypolebaz, Your right of course, I often think we do not give them credit for the intelligence they do undoubtedly have. In my case they sure as heck know a soft touch when they see one!!!!
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    Barmy Dog.......!

    Hi postie, Yep your right, and thats why they can often wind us round their little paw. This same dog has decided he will not put up with pidgeons in his garden, and runs barking at them, when he has his beloved rugby ball in his mouth he won`t drop it, he just runs at them shaking his head and...
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    Barmy Dog.......!

    Hi all, I am looking after a friends 3 year old German Shepherd dog (Shep), he is a wonderful dog, friendly, playful (VERY playful!), and has not been aggressive to any other animal, or person. I have had G.S myself before and know how good they can be, anyway, today I have seen something I...
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