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    George Burn Ltd.

    I vaguely remember goinng fishing with dad at near Lapworth, to a lake that was owned by the Burns family? I guess that was Tapster Manor - Cant say I enjoyed the fishing, too boring for a 9 or 10 year old, much more fun playing around the lake and the island!
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    George Burn Ltd.

    Many years later, but... My father worked for George Burns Tubes from 1931 until 1981 with a gap of 5 years over a disagreement from 1939 to 45, the main office was in Rofle St, Smethwick with workshops behind it, I dont recall any mention of works in Aston Cross (but that doesnt mean its...
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