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  1. The Baron

    Old Sutton Parade Shops

    Thornton's Sutton around 1950 My sister in law Barbara Hampton ( Nee Benton ) any one know were about's this shop was on the Parade ( no one left to ask any more ) So sad only wished I had ask before all family had left us .
  2. The Baron

    Sir William Nott

    Sir William Nott was my Great grand Uncle.can any one help re his family or his life in India with the British Army around 1800/ 1900 :culpability:
  3. The Baron

    The first world war from above

    Did any one see this moving arial footage & photographs of the conflict,the very touching end ? If you have not seen this & then if you have BBC I PLAYER have a look. The final part will bring a tear or two! :cry:
  4. The Baron

    Photos of fall 2010

    This Photo taken today on the CHESTER ROAD<BEGGERS BUSH,SUTTON COLDFIELD. What fantastic display the trees are giving us this Fall.
  5. The Baron

    Kingsbury water park

    Had a great day out at Kingsbury Water park ,withour young granson, The Echills Wood 71/4 Gauge Railway is a must for young & old. These are just a few pics.
  6. The Baron

    Your oldest domestic tool

    What is the longest serving domestic tool you use around the home? fridge, tv, lawnmower or what. We have a fridge (GEC COLDSPACE) still on good working order after 47 year, I purchased it from the old GEC MAGNET CLUB SHOP Witton back in 1962. Its now used as my extra beer store LOL:D
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    British get aways 2009

    Hi folks what holiday have you got set up for 2009 in the UK? in the BBQ SUMMER?????? This is the beach at HAYLE CORNWALL June 2009 (NO RUSH TO THE COAST HERE)
  8. The Baron

    British sunset's

    Just thought I would share these two Sunsets from our Cornish Holiday June 2009 .taken over ST IVES BAY.
  9. The Baron

    Our family tree: Weddings

    As Jean, sugested I have started this thead in order we can build a FAMILY TREE from Wedding within our own familys. so come on lets have a go Folks!! MY MOM & DAD Doris & Bill JENNEY 29th July 1933 ST PETER & ST PAULS ASTON Vicar Rev Henry McGowan
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    Chamberlin/Chamberlain & Hookham

    As any one any memories of "Chamberline & Hookham" New Bartholomew Street. I did 6 months working at that factory as part of my early GEC WITTON Apprenticeship. I was told it used to be a workhouse? any one confirm that?
  11. The Baron

    Aston villa at war

    Photos of HMT ASTON VILLA in world war II. Has any one any information on this Ship or its Crew? THE BARON (ASTON )
  12. The Baron

    Fid a caption

    FIND A CAPTION: Just found this as part of an add; in the VILLA v PORTSMOUTH Programme 18-10-08.Did they know something? Any one like to give it a caption? My to start you of is "THE JOB'S MINE Ram GET TO THE BACK OF THE QUEUE"
  13. The Baron

    Let us not forget

    Just a few shot of the NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL. What a way to show we care, a tranquil place for all to be honored.
  14. The Baron

    Visitors to our gardens

    While working in my garden in this summer (what summer you my ask) this bird just came up behind me, walked around for about 10 min then jumps over the fence and away. ANY ONE ELSE HAD STRANGE VISITS TO THE GARDEN? THE BARON (ASTON)
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    Post cards to egypt wwii

    Not actually a postcard, but this hand drawn cartoon sent to Norman Hampton of Sutton Coldfield (My brother in law) serving in Egypt WWII. DRAWN by his uncle J. Mountford. This cartoon prompted by the never ending letters Norman sent to his wife Brabara from wayout east.
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    Hobday Letitia Nott

    Iam trying to find the date Letitia Nott Hobday pass away & the place. She was born 14th Oct 1844 Aston Deritend & Bordesly at 91 Ravenhurst St. Father was Henry Nott Hobday, Mother Sarah nee Harris. Also did she ever marry? date & place would help. Ihave her working at 5 Victoria Building...
  17. The Baron

    Stockland Green

    A map showin SG and Aston edit, map is unavailable.
  18. The Baron

    Leamington Road SPARKBROOK

    As per my PM Graham, find the 1945 map you asked for. Regards Keith.
  19. The Baron

    Birmingham Post & Mail

    My Mom "Doris JENNEY" used to work for the Birmingham Post & Mail in the early days of SPOT THE BALL checking the grids to see who had won, ANY ONE REMEMBER HER from those days?
  20. The Baron

    Kingstanding In Bloom

    This is Kingstanding community Hall March 16th 2007. SPRING IS HERE !
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