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I have sent you a private message .

I remember driving down a very icy Bromley Lane when we lived in Oregan Close Kingswinford. 48 years ago.

Mr Alfred Ludlow was chairman of the old Union Mill Flour and Bread Company Birmingham. The Ludlow family were cousins of mine. Francis was one of Alfred’s Sons. Alfred is in the centre of the photo in the white suit.

Bookplate from the inside of Treasure Island. Awarded to my Grandfather from St David’s Church Sunday School ,Bissell St.

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

Happy Birthday

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