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    Female factory workers in Small Heath

    Did you have female family members working in Small Heath factories during WWI? We are starting a heritage project in Small Heath, looking at the lives of these women and gathering research which will lead to the creation of a new theatre piece. If you have family stories, photos and...
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    Private Edward John Ray (46267) - 2nd and later 3rd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment

    Private Edward John Ray (46267) with his family - 2nd and later 3rd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment. He is my great granddad. Left to right are: Private Edward John Ray, Jack Ray (son), Albert Ray (son), Edward John Ray (son), Ellen Ray (wife; nee Grainger) and in mid center front Lilly Ray...
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    • ray whitmore street worcestershire regiment wwi wwii
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    Small Heath Garrison in World War I

    My grandfather signed up for WWI in 1914. His wife was living in Wolverhampton to begin with but moved to Templefield Grove off Cattel Road in Smallheath. I notice that this is just off Garrison Lane. Was there an army garrison there in 1918? She may of course have moved to be with her sister as...
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    • army garrison wwi
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    • Forum: World War 1
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