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Recent content by Chris Cox

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    Fireman in Balsall Heath early 1900s

    Brilliant thanks, you wouldn't have an idea of date for this, knowing what I know I could guess but there were various kids that Harry had. Thanks again.
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    Fireman in Balsall Heath early 1900s

    Where is this from? Which one is Harry? Thanks for sharing.
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    Birmingham City Police 1839 - 1974

    Will do, just found out from the 1921 census that my great grandad was at King's Norton fire station cotteridge. Hopefully I can get some records.
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    Birmingham City Police 1839 - 1974

    Just sent them an email, hopefully they might be able to help. Thanks again.
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    Birmingham City Police 1839 - 1974

    Hi, yes that is where I got the original record of 1933 to 1938 where I believe he left and went back as an omnibus driver before he went to the war. Thank you for your help.
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    Birmingham City Police 1839 - 1974

    That is my Grandfather and Great Grandfather at 61 Dimsdale Rd, the one in 1939 is my Nan who became an Owen eventually when she and Grandad Cox split up, In 1939 Grandad went to War in the Scots Guards I believe. Geoff was my Uncle and Tony is my Dad. Thank you.
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    Fireman in Balsall Heath early 1900s

    Thank you, the photos and comments are great, new to this forum and keen to learn about my Birmingham history.
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    Fireman in Balsall Heath early 1900s

    Thank you so much, is there a way I can find any records of Fire Service etc so I can confirm exactly when and where he was, as I have nothing other than what I can trace. Thanks, the photos are great as is the link.
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    Birmingham City Police 1839 - 1974

    Hi, I have been led to believe my Grandfather was in the Police around 1933 for about 5 years, his name was Bernard George Cox but I have no info about his life other than his Father was in the Birmingham Fire service in the 1920s - James Harry. Is there a way I could get any records or...
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    Fireman in Balsall Heath early 1900s

    Hi, I have a photo of my Great Grandfather James Harry Cox outside a Fire station in Birmingham about the 1920s, he lived around the Moseley Road area of Balsall Heath so I presume it was close to there. Could do with some guidance on how I can learn more. Thanks
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    Omnibus Driver / Conductor

    Hi, my Grandfather I believe was an omnibus Conductor / Driver in the 1930s up to the War time, his name was Bernard George Cox, is there a way I can find out any information of his career / stationing etc, I have no information on him and I am keen to learn more. Thanks
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