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    Doris Gritton

    Hi, Does anyone have a Doris Gritton who at one time lived in Millhouse Road, South Yardley in their family tree. I believe she died in the 1970s. As far as I know, she would have then been Doris Baxter. Kind regards Dave
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    Britannia Railway Carriage Works.

    Hi, I had never heard of this company until I found an old brass 'Ticket' , and after brushing a large amount of corrosion from it, was just able to decipher the above text, plus a short word I cannot read followed by 'Ticket'. Its also stamped with B148 so presumably this was an individual's...
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    Unknown coat of arms

    Sorry - having problem with attachment - will try later
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    The 'Bull' factory horns

    Hi All Does anyone remember the 'Bull' which used to sound around 7.30 or 8AM, and was very loud in Stechford. A similar sound to that massive horn in the IKEA advert. I always understood as a lad that it came from the Met at Saltley, but can anyone confirm that? Kind regards Dave
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    J & E Hall Ltd - Charles E. Hirschfeld

    Hi All, A friend of mine has recently bought an old Ferguson radio which bears a brass plate reading -'Presented to Charles E. Hirschfeld on his retirement by friends and colleagues at J & E Hall Ltd June 29 1956'. I do remember J & E Hall as a refrigeration company when I worked at R...
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    R. White & Sons Western Road, Brookfields

    I wonder if anyone on here worked for Whites in the 60's or 70's? Kind regards Dave
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