Recent content by Lady Penelope

Thank you all. It doesn't look as though he died in a fire as it would have been reported. His name and dates are really helpful, really fills in the details. I think it was reported due to his long service. Thanks again, Penny

Can anyone help me with information about the funeral of this fireman please? I was sent the photo but with no information. He must have died in the line of duty and this is taken in Church Road, just by the lych gate of St Barnabas church. I think he 'milk bar' is opposite but it was Erdington...

It's strange how someone you have never met can become part of your life, like the members of this forum and Chris was one of them. He will be missed for his help, wide knowledge and good advice. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

Hi Again Viv, This photo was taken at the tram terminus outside Broadfields House. I have lots of photos of the area but none of the house even though the wall is sometimes visible. It was also the bus terminus. Most frustrating! The usual view of this event is the other side of the tram. Penny

Hi Viv, Only 12 years late to this thread! I don't remember the Methodist church but I have a couple of pictures. First one is the church itself and the second is a short of the High Street showing the position of the church.

Another Belated Birthday wish Lyn. I don't get on the forum as much as I'd like to and missed your special day. Very Good Wishes for the coming year. Love Graham & Penny xx

I was in the Library last week picking up some history books about Erdington. I was pleased to see that it was busy and it seems to be thriving with lots of children about. Now that Sutton Library has closed this is my nearest one.

Very interesting picture Pedro, thank you. I think this used to be the pub on the corner of Bell Lane and Chester Road called The Bell. The Building is still there, now a care home. It was once a ballet school which my daughter attended. The writing in the bottom left hand corner mentions the...

I noticed that Ancestry were offering a big price reduction recently so perhaps they are experiencing a drop in custom. I don't contact any of my 'distant cousins' myself but if someone messages me with family history queries and I can do anything I usually try to help them. So far this has...

My godson was lucky enough to go to Maple Hayes and has done very well in his career. I wonder how many other children were thought to be disruptive but struggled with dyslexia throughout their 'ordinary' schooling.

Thanks Viv, more questions than answers aren't there? Many years ago my friends and I used to go for a meal at a cafe/restaurant in either Cannon Street or Needless Alley before we went to the Rum Runner. It was at the New Street End I think. It was only small and the waiter used to mix our...

Viv, was the society for or against separation? Seems quite strange doesn't it?

Weren't Butts to do with (compulsory) Archery practice after (compulsory) morning service?

Well done Ladies - it's so easy when you know what it is! Kywicks could have been anything when I first read it. I wonder how many times difficult words have been translated on this forum and how many roads etc have been found?

Thank you Jonob and Mw0njm.