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    Kingstanding Village

    As there still appears to be some interest in the beech tree cottages. I thought it might be of interest to share that I have some family living in one of these cottages for over 40 years. Whether you choose to believe this or not, they've had some problems with the home being haunted. This...
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    Heneage Street

    Amazing, it was only until I looked at the 1899 map instead of the 1945 one it finally made sense. I thought I was a good investigator, but you're on the next level. So if this is indeed correct, the building in the center of the photo doesn't exist by 1945/1950s, but 56 indeed remains. Thank...
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    Heneage Street

    Thank you for these photos. May I ask what characteristics in the photo makes you believe it is No. 56?
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    Heneage Street

    My great grandfather, Thomas Cross lived with his family in Heneage Street in the 1920s. They lived at 3/56 which was the back to back houses, next to the Star Works factory. It would be interesting to see any more photos of the street.
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