Recent content by Enkidu

Ivy was my aunt, who is no longer with us.

I understand she didn't move until about 1972. Maybe that is when they started to tear the places down? Anywany, there was a Cross family presence at that address for over 70 years.

My Dad sent me a photo of Garrisson Lane Junior and Infant School, which must mean he attended there.

The 1921 census also lists my grandfather as a former employee, but "out of work".

This is Stephen. I actually did visit 81 Wolseley to see my grandmother Nellie in 1965 when I was 6 years old. I think she was living on her own by then, I do remember the house was dark and narrow and tall. The photos I have seen of Wollesley Street houses taken in 1982 do seem familiar. My...

Thanks for your reply. I was born in Toronto, Canada and only visited Birmingham 2 or 3 times when I was young, but I am researching my family tree. My grandfather John Cross was living on Wolseley Street in the 1901 census, so he must have bought it shortly after his return from service in...

Wow my grandfather John Cross and family lived at number 81 Wolseley ! But that was in the 1920s.

My grandfather John Cross and family lived at 81 Wolseley St in the 1920s and probably earlier.

I see from the recently released 1921 UK census that my half-uncle Sidney Cross age 20 worked there as "Assistant hardening magnets" and his brother Leonard age 19 as "Assistant Stores Man".