Mary Street, Balsall Heath. 1896

[Paul CG]

Hi, currently I am resurching my Great Grandfather Frederick William Wilkes who was a carpenter/joiner, I believe he had his own business but can't be sure. On line I have found record of a premises at 68 Mary Street which was rented by a Frederick Wilkes from William James Morley in 1896. Does anyone have any pictures of the area which might show signage or is anyone familiar with the above names. Thank you for reading this. Paul

 

[mikejee]

Here is a map (c1950) showing position of no 68

 

[Astoness]

hi paul and welcome...we do have sections for most topics so i am moving this thread from forum tutorials to the streets section of the forum where you may get more of a reponse...if you use the search box and put in mary st i am pretty sure some photos will turn up...hope this is of help

lyn

 

[pjmburns]

in 1897 Kelly's directory 68 Mary Street is listed as a plumber but is Frederick Warren Wilkes.

 

[Paul CG]

hi paul and welcome...we do have sections for most topics so i am moving this thread from forum tutorials to the streets section of the forum where you may get more of a reponse...if you use the search box and put in mary st i am pretty sure some photos will turn up...hope this is of help

lyn

Thank you Lyn

 

[Paul CG]

in 1897 Kelly's directory 68 Mary Street is listed as a plumber but is Frederick Warren Wilkes.
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Thank you

 

[RobT]

These were from 1915 Kelly's in case they fit in somewhere

 

[mikejee]

Frederick Warren Wilkes is listed at 68 Mary St as a plumber in Kellys directory from the 1895 edition to the 1910 edition. The year is publication date and probably refers to the year before. In the 1912 edition the occupant is Mrs Sarah Ann Wilkes, also listed as a plumber, so presumably he has died and she has taken over the business. Previously it was a beerhouse (cannot be sure of the name ,but it looks like The Royal widow on the 1891 census)

There was a Frederick William Wilkes in the same sort of period, but he was a greengrocer at 123 Great Coimore St

 

[Astoness]

paul if you look at mikes map again you will see that opposite no 68 is pleasant terrace...here are 2 photos showing pleasant terrace

lyn

 

[Paul CG]

Frederick Warren Wilkes is listed at 68 Mary St as a plumber in Kellys directory from the 1895 edition to the 1910 edition. The year is publication date and probably refers to the year before. In the 1912 edition the occupant is Mrs Sarah Ann Wilkes, also listed as a plumber, so presumably he has died and she has taken over the business. Previously it was a beerhouse (cannot be sure of the name ,but it looks like The Royal widow on the 1891 census)

There was a Frederick William Wilkes in the same sort of period, but he was a greengrocer at 123 Great Coimore St

Thanks for the information, I think the Wilkes in Mary St was a different person to the one that I'm interested in. The greengrocer lead is interesting though because my Frederick William Wilkes's father William was a grocer according to some census records.
Thanks again, Paul

 

[Astoness]

hi paul...did you see the post i made with photos of mary st?

lyn

 

[Paul CG]

hi paul...did you see the post i made with photos of mary st?

lyn

Hi Lynn, sorry I hadn't, but I have now thank you. I think the line of resurch I was exploring was not for the correct person. So back to the drawing board, as they say.
Paul

 

[Paul CG]

Frederick Warren Wilkes is listed at 68 Mary St as a plumber in Kellys directory from the 1895 edition to the 1910 edition. The year is publication date and probably refers to the year before. In the 1912 edition the occupant is Mrs Sarah Ann Wilkes, also listed as a plumber, so presumably he has died and she has taken over the business. Previously it was a beerhouse (cannot be sure of the name ,but it looks like The Royal widow on the 1891 census)

There was a Frederick William Wilkes in the same sort of period, but he was a greengrocer at 123 Great Coimore St

Thanks Mike, I think this Frederick William Wilkes is not the same person who I am resurching, but the reference to a greengrocer is interesting, the F W Wilkes who is of interest to me, his father was listed as a grocer, so quite a coincidence.
Thanks again, Paul

 

[suebax]

Here is a map (c1950) showing position of no 68

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I'm new to the site and I too am researching my family history. I know that my mother's family lived at 152 Mary Street from about 1936. My Grandad had a small brass founding business at the rear of the house. His name was Herbert Henry Baker. This map doesn't go far enough down Mary Street to see number 152 and I wonder if you have one that would show this.

 

[Radiorails]

This thread is about Mary Street 1896, so before the time you seek. There is another thread about Mary Street, no maps, but I guess some may well be posted for you.

Mary Street Balsall Heath

Hi, can you please point me in right direction for any pics after early 1900s of Mary Street, Balsall Heath. My dad was born nest door to what is called Snickers. I'm certain it was The Eagle before. After seeing google maps, it was next door to the pub. Obviously demolished, think its a care...

birminghamhistory.co.uk

 

[Paul CG]

I'm new to the site and I too am researching my family history. I know that my mother's family lived at 152 Mary Street from about 1936. My Grandad had a small brass founding business at the rear of the house. His name was Herbert Henry Baker. This map doesn't go far enough down Mary Street to see number 152 and I wonder if you have one that would show this.

Hi, sorry I don't have any maps.

 

[Radiorails]

Hi, sorry I don't have any maps.

But other Members here do have map facilities so they may read this thread and post a map.

 

[mikejee]

No 152 is shown in blue on the map below

 

[suebax]

I'm new to the site and I too am researching my family history. I know that my mother's family lived at 152 Mary Street from about 1936. My Grandad had a small brass founding business at the rear of the house. His name was Herbert Henry Baker. This map doesn't go far enough down Mary Street to see number 152 and I wonder if you have one that would show this.

No 152 is shown in blue on the map below

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Thank you that's brilliant.