Recent content by Kimbaby57

thank you for fixing it.

Hello! Does anyone here know the name of any "cycle" factories (bicycle or motorcycle) in Handsworth? I am trying to figure out where a relative worked in 1915, while living in Handsworth at 14 Elmurst Road. He is listed in the 1911 census as a "Packing House Dealer" on own account. Then in...

Yes, thank you. I've google earthed-it. Very deep back garden, which would have been nice for a young boy. Their previous home in Handsworth only had a small back courtyard backing into an alley.

Great! Thank you! I am writing a story about my father's uncle. His son (my father's cousin) grew up at 236 The Avenue, Acocks Green with his grandparents. I'm in the U.S. so it's helpful to get a feel for where they lived, etc.

This is fantastic. The timing of the 1921 cycle pictured is about right. The family moved from Handsworth, where I think the father worked for BSA.

Hello! I am doing some family history research. My father's cousin worked at CWS as an "engineer." His father also worked there. Previously they lived in Handsworth. Was the factory making motorcycles as well as bicycles? Can you tell me anything more about their work? They lived in...