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  1. brummy-lad

    Cattells (Cattell's) Grove, Nechells

    There are several references to Cattells Grove but there doesn't appear to be a dedicated thread, here are a few images to start it off.
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    Sturmey-Archer

    Sorting through all the dust laden objects I have accumulated I came across a Sturmey-Archer Master Catalogue dated 1958. Although primarily based in Nottingham, the company were prominent all over the UK including Birmingham at 377 Bolton Road, Small Heath. The 20 acre site of the factory in...
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    Aston Interactive Map

    www.leroux.co.uk/aston A couple of years ago I posted a link to an interactive map of Aston, the idea being that you would be able to 'take a walk' along various Aston Streets. I was never happy with this, my programming skills were very basic and each point had to be clicked to display the...
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    Chattaway Terrace Nechells Jubilee Or Coronation Party

    I think these pics are of George V 25th Jubilee 22/06/1936 OR Coronation of George VI 12/05/1937. The party took place at the back of houses in Chattaway St., Nechells. In the first pic the lady standing on the right is Ethel Leroux (my Gran) of 14 Chattaway St. The lady standing next to her...
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    Postcard of unknown family

    This is a postcard sent to my grandfather at Scholefield Street, Nechells in 1913. It is signed by Sexton Blakey but I think this is a reference to the fictional detective, although perhaps his surname was actually Blake ? It was printed by A Wilson Photographer of Victoria Road. I know it's a...
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    Victoria Convalescent Home

    Does anybody have any information about The Victoria Convalescent Home in Clevedon (Bristol). My grandfather (Evelyn Hector Keight of Park Lane, Aston) was a patient there around 1910-1930 and I am intrigued by a postcard dated 1913 from a fellow patient (I think). Probably a long shot but a...
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