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  1. jennyann

    Michael Emery

    Very sad to let you know of the passing of Michael Emery. I heard this from Bernard Riches today and he asked me to let you know. Michael came on the forum under "mhemery". Condolences to his family. R.I.P. Michael.
  2. jennyann

    Link for Phyllis Nicklin 1960s photographs

    Found this very interesting information on Phyllis Nicklin, whose photographs of Birmingham scenes have become famous over the years and are now mostly on line.Many people knew about Phyllis Nicklin but there wasn't any information available about her life. The Brumpic article has changed that...
  3. jennyann

    Birmingham to honour WW1 Victoria Cross heroes at the Hall of Memory

    From today's Birmingham Mail article: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/ten-victoria-cross-heroes-honoured-8623653
  4. jennyann

    Derrick Carr

    Sad news today that Derrick Carr passed away suddenly at 9:30am this morning. Dek had such a great knowledge of Birmingham and it's history and contributed so much with his impeccable knowledge. He will be missed. R.I.P. Derrick. Condolences to his family at this sad time.
  5. jennyann

    Article -Dedication of Plaque for Birmingham Co-operative workers killed in WW2

    I liked this article about the re-dedication of a plaque commemorating the lives of 120 Birmingham Co-operative workers who lost their lives in WW2: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/new-home-war-dead-plaque-7228220?ptnr_rid=40651&icid=EML_BirminghamMailDailyNews_UKNewsTitle
  6. jennyann

    The Green Men of Birmingham.

    I found this site a few weeks ago and it really is fascinating. The green men are cited as carvings which appear on many buildings built in Birmingham in the Victorian period. They are depicted as having vegetation sprouting from their heads and there are many of them around the city on...
  7. jennyann

    Hazel's Funeral Directors Erdington- History background

    An interesting site about the history of Hazel's Funeral Directors. Erdington and Sutton Coldfield. Thanks to Nigel Thorley and Ian Hazel. Some great pictures of their early cars and hearses and contemporary ones also history of the business. Mr. Ian Hazel now operates his business out of...
  8. jennyann

    Unveiled story of burial site where the ICC now stands

    I found this article in today's Birmingham Mail fascinating about what was found at the site where the ICC stands now. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/secret-removal-1000-bodies-buried-6734184 Secret kept for years it seems.
  9. jennyann

    Jim Piig Gravestone Mystery

    In today's Birmingham Mail a story about an unusual memorial stone in Sutton Coldfield: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/can-you-help-solve-sutton-6688733
  10. jennyann

    Ozzy Osbourne,Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler

    Famous Birmingham entertainers showed up at the Grammy Awards in LA last night
  11. jennyann

    Summer Lane School Trip.

    These photos were posted today on BHF Facebook site by Mark Millard.
  12. jennyann

    One Hundred Year Anniversary Of The Brownies

    Another article from the Birmingham Mail a few days ago.. The photo gallery is so worth a look. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/100-years-of-the-brownies-6466681
  13. jennyann

    History of St Thomas and St. Edmund Catholic Church, Sutton Road, Erdington

    I came across this PDF file the other day and it makes fascinating reading. In 2001 Michael Hodgetts wrote the historical background of St. Thomas and St. Edmund Catholic Church on Sutton Road, Erdington for a Benedictine Symposium in 2001. There is a lot of history regarding Erdington...
  14. jennyann

    Hidden Secrets of the Council House

    Fascinating article and photos of areas of the Council House unknown to most: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/birmingham-council-house-wartime-mortuary-6445246
  15. jennyann

    New Street Station Ww1 Railway Workers Memorial

    I liked this article today in the Birmingham Mail: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/new-street-station-honour-fallen-6414593
  16. jennyann

    Well Done Tony Iommi

    Birmingham Mail article today- Tony Iommi receives an Honorary Degree from Coventry University https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/music/black-sabbaths-tony-iommi-gets-6296551
  17. jennyann

    Latest video by Kevin D of old Birmingham photos

    My dear friend Margaret in Erdington sent me this video today. There are many photos I have never seen before on it. It's approx. 10 minutes in length with some lively music. Thanks to Kevin D for posting this on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTKEjazjUSg
  18. jennyann

    A young Cliff Richard walking about Brum with background music of "Winning"

    There are some great shots of Brum buildings in this film clip from 1973. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyd916l1w78
  19. jennyann

    A bit about my son Duncan and his football passion

    The Vancouver Province newspaper published a story today about my son Duncan and his passion for football. His love of Aston Villa and the Vancouver Whitecaps Soccer team. It's a funny article since Duncan has been on many road trips to support the Whitecaps over the past three years and has...
  20. jennyann

    Birmingham Mail article about TV Programmes made in Brum with photos

    I really enjoyed reading this today and seeing the photos: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/tv/tv-programmes-made-birmingham-crossroads-4722469
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