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Recent content by Lizzie Drippin

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    Stevens/Stephens store

    Many thanks for the super photo
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    Stevens/Stephens store

    Wondered if anyone remembers Stevens/Stephens store.Think it was near the fire station, town centre.Remember going there for new shoes and it seemed a big store, but as a 5or 6 year old, I suppose it would.Would I be correct, that goods could be paid for weekly. Thanks Karen
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    Down the old end

    Lovely to read everyones memories.Have been thinking a lot about nan and the familys life in Aston and trying to recall what they told me of life. One thing was ,nan ran a kind of savings club, which she referred to as "The Diddle Em"(not sure of spelling).Friends,neighbours, workmates would try...
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    Down the old end

    "Down the old end"was always the starting point for my nan Elsie Turnpenny nee Fitter, to begin her stories of life in Bridge St West, Aston.I wish she was here now to answer the many questions I have since starting to research family history.The only memories I have of the area, was visiting a...
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