Recent content by EmmaLL

I do remember My Nan Thelma James who lived with her Grandparents The Mears mentioning the Dunns, Mr Farmalows horse and cart, Burlington St school. I'm Also working on the Pugh side of my family tree ATM they seem to be living at 185 Park lane early 1900s

Has anyone have any photos or information of the Watering Hole pub that was situated off the Coventry Road near the Bordesley Circus island? I know it was demolished (possibly late eighties) and for over 20 years a McDonalds has arisen in its place. It must have been a long standing pub as my...

I've totally lost the plot and cant remember who I was sourcing in my family tree when I asked this! Going round in circles! Sorry. Likely a Wilkinson or an Ingram

Hi, wondering if anyone can help point me in the right direction for images of The Hare and Hounds Pub Hagley rd? Just looking into my family tree and I can see relatives were living there in 1881 according to the census.

We must be neighbours. I live not far from the Golden Hind. Just this minute got back from FarmFoods in the precinct stocking up on cat food. Kingstanding really is going to rack and ruin, those that take pride in their homes risk crime, vandalism and theft. If its not parts off your car in...

Awww So sorry for your loss. He looks like he was very happy and content and sounds like he was so well taken care of. I'm a cat lover myself. Times are tough atm but I do recommend The Kitty cafe in grand central for a feline fix. Fostering animals must be so rewarding, and such a lovely...

Yes MichaelW he's a Fred Eplett, he had 3 wives and lots of children. His daughter Violet sang and danced but died young. Fred Epletts obituary says he went on a train journey shortly after she died and caught a chill. He died 3 weeks after his 'favourite daughter' Freds brother Charles for...

Her Madge will do. I've had such fun doing the family tree. Some family moved to Australia and I found a police record from one of them in the early 1900's claiming his bike had been stolen. My husbands family also had people who'd moved to Australia. There was a record of one of them being...

I feel like Vera Duckworth. Her character always claimed she was related to the queen

I've traced my Ingram tree back to royalty (Got to verify a few bits and bobs for be fully certain) I'll delve around now and PM you. Its odd, but on hubbys side There are styche, as you go further back they were stych, and and an unrelated ingram popped up amongst them too.

So please you're family got their house! Cant wait to see what happens next.

Lovely photos and a lovely story. I'm glad you have lots more stored away to read. :) (and happy birthday whenever it is)

Hello from a fellow newbe to this site. You've come to the right place to make connections to your past. Good Luck with your search. :)

Thanks Chris. I didn't even know my granddad was in the Home Guard until I came across a photo of him in this uniform and my uncle told me. I don't think either of us knew he was in the mounted home guard. I certainly didn't. He never mentioned it or horses. I can imagine it was a sought...

I think he was born in 1924, so I think a little too. You've bought the 'sweet shop' to life for me. Thanks for your memories.