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Hi Lyn. Yes they are in my family. Joseph E Davenport is my 2nd cousin 3x removed. He is the grandson of Robert Davenport founder of Davenports brewery who is my 4 x great Grandfather. Edward Barry D was brave. He was a Lieutenant in the R A F . A picture of Edward in uniform. Clive

This is the view from the hall, #224. The pathway leads to the Church.

I used to work at R H Eames on the parade, we used to go for lunch at the Dilshad for lunch occasionally this would have been the late 1960s early 70s I can’t remember the road the Dilshad was on but definitely off the Parade ( a long time ago now) but pretty sure this was the first restaurant...

The Dilshad. Just off the Parade

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Thanks Janice, I lived in Castle Brom growing up and never heard anything like this ?

The will of Isaak Sadler dated 1738 mentions what looks like,The Sinaries in Castle Bromwich. Does anyone know what or where the Sinaries is?

Admin. I’m not sure if this allowed.Please delete if not .Thanks

Robin nesting in our wall planter by the kitchen door. I’m unable to plant my trailing lobelia now but great to watch.

No I’m very sorry there are no name son the back of the photo. Alfred would have been 29 yrs. Looks about that age ?

Hi Pam G. Ambrose Edward Davenport (Ted) was my great uncle and yes he was definitely at No.21 market hall. He died in Dec.1925 so the photos before this date. His Son John Edward Ambrose was not a well man and did not take over the business after hi Fathers death. How interesting to discover...

This is from my family tree. May 26th 1910

Me sitting at Mom’s feet in the front garden ,Bridgeford Rd. Shard End. c.1955