Recent content by jb007uk

Hi Lander66, Sorry for the late reply. Did you play in the Birmingham Junior County Cup final where Emerald beat Northfield Town 3-0 in the 1974 final. The win was pretty amazing when you consider that a number of that Northfield side went on to become top level professionals. Look forward to...

Hi Guys, Does anyone have an documentation, links or info on the above football team. I am also looking for any historians of any of the following leagues who may have old records. Birmingham Boys League, Castle Vale League, Mercian League, Selly Oak League, South Birmingham League, Second City...

Emerald Social in the 70/80's

Hi, just looking on a 2008 posting I made and reference by Astonian was made to the following: Was That The ONE oN Aston Hall Rd Where They Done The Pub Auctions Ran By A Couple Named Dave , And Annie , ? , They Moved Around Alot Of Pubs Best Wishes Astonian Now I have no idea of the dates...

Hi Dottie, have not been on here for years - Good to be back. Was this Frank the brother of Billy Garraty? Been trying work out if/which sister of Billy Garraty's ran the pub must be around the 1920's Rgds - Joe

Hi Guys, I received this inquiry today - any ideas? "My wifes ancestors worked in the Jewellery trade in Birmingham during the later half of the 19th Century and some were still working in gold in the 1911 census. Are there any records that I could consult to see if any are listed? "...

Hi, Interesting few facts from David Fowler in the thread regarding William Garraty. I had been told that William (Billy) www.billygarraty.com had run the pub but then could find no evidence of the same. However, at least one of his children was apparently born in the pub this being Gwen. I...

Bombing of Ash Road and St Saviour's Cemetery Hi, Does anybody have any dates when the St Saviour's Church Cemetery was bombed? Talking to the vicar there last summer who told me that cemetery suffered a large crater when German bombers dropped bombers on the cemetery whilst trying to hit...

Hi, Would anyone on here happen to know when the back to backs were pulled down in Dollman Street? My Great Grandfather was born at the back of 32 Dollman St, in 1878 when Dollman St was actually Aston - as I have it on Billy's (www.billygarraty.com) birth certificate which shall be added to...

Re: Was Does the church keep burial records ? Hi, Just to update youall on this thread. I visited St Saviours one Sunday morning sometine in the summer and after mass spoke with the Vicar who told me that the reason that I could not find my relatives graves is because the Germans blew a large...

Hi, Things hae moved a lot since my initial posting and I expect in the near future to be able to put a lot of useful info on my website www.billygarraty.com which may help others with whom I am related. Rgds - Joe Burke

Hi, Just as an addon to the thread that I start early this year I have put a few pages together on what information I have on my Great Uncle todate at www.freewebs.com/josephburke Kind regards Joe Burke www.billygarraty.com www.jewelleryquarterbirmingham.com

Thanks Graham, For taking he time to reply. Rgds - Joe

Hi Graham, Just to let you know that I have added your link to my Josephburke website. Have another look as I have added a couple of photos and one is of my great uncle's name on the famous Menin Gate Memorial. Rgds - Joe

Thanks Graham, For taking he time to reply. Rgds - Joe