Recent content by Key Hill Brian

Unsure if she was still an active member, but she was back in 2011-12, as well as a Friend of Key Hill Cemetery. She helped me get back in touch with an Aunt, whose brother had become her step father. Only found out in time she has passed away aged only 65, and managed to get to her funeral...

Many of the Public Graves were reopened and reused - some 3 times! Often in the 1930@s and again in the 1950's. Many of the Public Graves contain several hundred people. Young infants , of course take up far less space than full adults If you use the JQRT site -...

Seems to recall it was on the left as you went toward Lodge Road, almost the last shop?

Just found a relative of my wife at 28 Stella st. Mary Ann Hofton

Have emailed back - I am in Erdington, just off A38 Halfway between Spaghetti & Castle Brom M6 Jcts. I have a lot books and some pictures to downsize in the near future - when I get the chance to note them all down or photograph them.

Clearing out - Anyone with a Video recorder who wants these? Free for collection, or possibly delivery in Birmingham? Need to start decluttering and do not want to put in bin if someone wants them. I can be emailed on [email protected] if its easier. I do not get on the forum much...

Happy Birthday Eric - Have a great day.

Eric does them all really well

I have this - or one like it - I am beginning to downsize ready for a bungalow when the time comes that we cannot do the stairs - anyone interested in owning it (or its copy)? Also have one of the Aston Tavern on Church rd - @ll have to see if I can load up a pic

Don't get on so much these days - so only just seen this, Sadly am away the weekend - Hope everything goes off OK

Was the place to go to for odds and ends - both in early 1960's when living in Little King St & in 1990-20010' ish when working in Key Hill Cemetery. My eldest brother had a Saturday job there in 64-5, and popped in when in Brum early 2000's - still knew where to find everything in the hardware...

Popped up to Harry Smiths last year - and was surprised to see it closed and empty. Had not been since Covid 0- which I assumed was thefinal nail in the coffin. I had always thought they started in the corner shop and expanded, but seeing ity now in the photo - all the hardware shelves were in...

Must have past it a few times myself - cannot place the wall and steps even! Mind you, memory is not what it once was........

you can clearly see the old wall and entrances!