Recent content by helen bell

My husband's Grandfather died 30 January 1933 at 18 Highcroft Road, (Highcroft Hall Hospital). His death certificate gives his home address as Asquith Road Ward End. Cause of death Pulmonary Congestion and Cardio Vascular. About ten years ago I wrote The Archivist for Highcroft Hall...

Thank you. Non of these names jump out at me. Tho' the name 'Spencer' was given to a couple of people on my tree. I have a vague memory of my grandmother saying one of her brohters was very friendly with----? Footballer or boxer I don't remember, just that it was a sportsman. Looking more and...

Thank you. I did wonder if there was such a place. will definately try them.

yea, wonder if they stood it on something to raise it up? Ah well, may never know. Thanks for all your help

My pic is in poor condition but having just tried to enlarge and improve it, it could well be the same cup. The finial is a 'man', handles similar shape, possibly the basket work below. The base looks different and can't see any ornamentation or name listing but that could be down to poor...

I posted a query on another site and got the answer '1905' from there. Also the fact of it being a photo of an Aston Villa team. I agree, comparing the cup to that in other photos of the time it looks different. Also, players faces don't match, ie; the bald head centre back isn't shown on other...

I have found this postcard photo of Aston Villa winning the cup 1905. A players cigarette card of the winners doesn't seem to match with the faces in the photo. Tha back is stamped 'E S Baker and Son photographer 104 ?(unreadable). I am wondering if anyone can name the players correctly so that...