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Yes I can definitely imagine there'd be some social stigma attached to this unfortunately. Glad to be able to look back and appreciate how much things have changed!

I'd say your theory is spot on Janice! Love your work :)

According to the death certificate of Edward Jenkins, Albert was signed as present for the death which happened on 9th of June 1906. Walter Oswald was born on the 2nd of March 1907 but the certificate is signed by Emma Jane so it's anyone's guess as to when Albert left for Handsworth prior to...

On the 1901 census forms it doesn't look like anyone from the household had to sign/attest to the accuracy of info given. Sounds like it was quite easy to provide different information! I haven't been able to figure out what happens if the banns are read but the couple doesn't marry - is there...

Emma Jane had a younger brother named Harry Webb so potentially he was the one who provided signature here? Harry is recorded as living in Aston with his older brother in 1911 so I'm curious as to why he signed on William's behalf.

I obtained the death certificates for both Edward and Walter which confirm Albert Edward Jenkins as father of both. Still not sure why Walter and Alice were listed as White (Alice was registered as Jenkins on her marriage certificate). Was it common for people to change their surname on census...

Thanks again Janice Based on other records my family have Florence was diagnosed with Rickets as a small child so this also lines up. It's kind of amazing to think she lived so long despite her challenges. I also wonder if William and Ernest knew she was institutionalised for all those years. I...

Yes Lyn, you indeed found the correct one! Emma Taylor is also listed on the GRO birth certificates for William, Ernest and Florence Jenkins so the dates line up perfectly. Really appreciate your expert sleuthing

Thank you for finding this piece of info Janice! Is this from a collection I could view online somewhere?

Lyn, Janice, MWS and the rest of the Brummy Brains Trust: I've just seen this and am quite honestly blown away by the amount of time, effort and expertise you've all contributed here. I sincerely appreciate everything you've sourced and will be taking some time to read through it all. Turns out...

Here is the working link: https://www.macearchive.org/films/midlands-news-01041959-gladstone-street-birmingham

Hi Brian, do you by any chance remember the Weavers at 28-30 Gladstone Street? My father David grew up there and his parents owned the coal yard.

Hi there, This is my first post here so my apologies if I'm submitting to the wrong place. My father David Weaver used to post on here quite a bit until he passed away in 2016. It's winter here in Australia and thought I'd take advantage of my hibernation and pick up where he left off on the...