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I don't think there is any doubt that the line will open! Most of the funding is available & not reliant on BCC funding. Kings Heath...

Company name was Wright& Hadgkiss; This may be of interest: The well-known house for cheap diamond work, Messrs. Wright & Hadgkiss...

The original Showell Green House was the home of William Russell and his family. He was a highly successful business man and very...

Showell Green Lane is within walking distance although I don't know it very well. I am not sure - it is difficult to get bearings on...

That is exciting to see so many ships utilizing the spherical engines in one year, so long ago. Having spent most of my life trying to...

I couldn't agree with you more. Links with Birmingham Industry and entrepreneurs are everywhere you look. Just looking at the history of...

A little off topic but looking at Mikes map, you can see SO many companies that have or are developing businesses with technology...

Later became May & Mountain. Went into liquidation in 1880.

Only just read this thread about campaign medals and rather dismissive view on them. My dad was a merchant seaman and served throughout...

Murder in the garden! As usual put some seed out for birds and squirrels. Within minutes x2 pidgeons, x2 magpies and the inevitable x5...

Some adverts from the 1920s - may be of interest? They also had a London office and showroom at the time. Adverts mention that they also...

Very interesting. Here's a bit more I found about the company...

The photo of the possible bomb damage appears to be a wider (better) shot of the one I posted on the other thread. Though not required...

the vats at holbrooks were badley damaged during the raids of 1940 in which sadly one worker was killed while fire watching ..since the...

See also on Forum under: HOLBROOKS SAUCE FACTORY ASHTED which I think is the same factory