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Hello, how do I find out the grave reference numbers for my great grandparents who were buried in paupers graves in Warstone Lane Cemetery? Many thanks Barbara

Hello Mike, I just found your very old post here - my grandfather was Thomas Wigley (see right at the top in your message) He owned a little place in the Jewellery Quarter doing chasing and embossing but previous so that around 1890's he managed The Bulls Head in Pope Street. He did very well...

Thank you very much, I'm sorry it's taken so long for me to log back in - been busy with numerous rescue dogs

Hi Alan, no I don't think the coal yard was actually in ingleby Street, my father always referred to it as the Coal Wharf so I'm thinking maybe nearby on the edge of the canal or something like that? Apparently his mother rented a little flat near this but he spent his days with his Aunty May...

Brilliant - thank you so much

Did you ever receive an answer?

hello my grandfather died in Dudley Road hospital in 1930 - was i t part of the workhouse?

Hello I can't find these on the map ... very interested in 1920's when my Dad was a boy - back to back houses I think. I'd love to see a photograph if any exist. Family names Wigley and Brookes .. Lady wood areas