My father Ted Warman worked for them. I think they where part of Francis Nicholls then as their logo is on the signage. I worked as a Barrowboy on a Saturday before starting as a salesman when I left school.I Have just been given this photograph of Glover and Baragwanath in the old Birmingham wholesale market. I hope it might bring back a few memories for someone. Taken late 1960's View attachment 86229
theres a holiday site at St Ives called Ayr caravan site owned by BaragwanathsThe earliest I can find them trading is in Kelly's 1888 at Smithfield Market, so in time for Queen Victoria.
In 1891 Census Birmingham, there is a James Baragwanath, born 1857, St. Ives Cornwall, Fruit salesman.
Colin
Hi Andrew. I am researching the Bowen family (my mother's line) and her uncle Thomas Oliver Bowen married May Baragwanath. I have researched the Baragwanath family a little bit if you are interested. Anthony CollinsJames Baragwanath was my great grandfather, so it's fascinating to read all the history that has been posted in this thread. One of his daughters (Irene) married my grandfather (Arthur Gilbert)- who didnt't work in the markets but set up an advertising agency in Birmingham (Mundy, Gilbert and Troman). My father started a wholesale business in Birmingham market with John Harris (who also had a family history working in the market) and they diversified into a small chain of fruit and veg shops (Stanways) . Sadly the supermarkets took over control and the shops had to close. I have many happy memories of going to the market 40 years ago at 4 in the morning- so full of life and banter!
I think I used to shop in a greengrocers called Stanway's in Shirley on Stratford Road.My father started a wholesale business in Birmingham market with John Harris (who also had a family history working in the market) and they diversified into a small chain of fruit and veg shops (Stanways) .
Yes that was one of Dad's shops!I think I used to shop in a greengrocers called Stanway's in Shirley on Stratford Road.
Hi Anthony. Thank you again for your response. Speaking to my Mum I understand you've been on touch with her and we would be very interested in any information you have on the Bowens/Baragwanaths. Best wishes AndrewHi Andrew. I am researching the Bowen family (my mother's line) and her uncle Thomas Oliver Bowen married May Baragwanath. I have researched the Baragwanath family a little bit if you are interested. Anthony Collins
hi.i am a cornish baragwnath. mygrandfather dropped an a from the spelling.Graham,
I don't know if the genealogists amongst us can make any helpful suggestions on the basis of available electoral role information.
One other possible line of enquiry is via telephone directory entries. The online BT Directory (Google to get the link) tells us that there is nobody of that name listed in Birmingham or adjoining counties. That means EITHER that there is no family member living in the area OR that there is someone there but they prefer to be ex-directory.
This name is apparently of Cornish origin and is fairly unusual. It would therefore be worth searching West Country locations. There are certainly three people listed in Plymouth, for example.
Chris