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It's named as Cole Holloway, off Cromwell Lane. Now just a paved pathway through to Woodcock Lane.

Don't know if you are familiar with Bartley Green, the churchyard is in Field Lane and the 'new' St. Michael's on the corner of Field Lane/Romsley Road where the War Memorial is. I know he isn't a direct relative of yours but thought you might like this photo of William Firman that was taken...

Yes, that is the photo we have of James Wheeler, I'd forgotten we had put it in the book. 12 of James and Mary's children were baptised at St. Michael & All Angels and the four that died, mentioned in the 1911 census, are also buried in the churchyard. That is 1896 (Edith) Caroline aged...

Can anyone help our local History Group with photos of several of the men who lost their lives during WW2 in our district (Bartley Green). Of the 15 that died, we are still trying to locate photos for seven. They are Ronald and Harry Henshaw (1943) of Stonehouse Lane. Bert Bright (1942) of...

Bev, have only recently taken a look at the forum and saw the above. Hopefully you have been able to enlarge on your family history but thought you might be interested to know that we (Bartley Green District History Group) have a photo of your gt. grandfather James Wheeler. The dates we have...

WOW. would you/your mum like to provide the Bartley Green History Group with some of her memories? She would have been at the farm when the Thatchers were there (I think).

I'm amazed at the number of people who have Isabella as their Gt*grandmother. Is it possible Mark that you could also send me a copy for the History Group archives? msurman@bgdhg.co.uk Many thanks. (Would acknowledge you as the originator if you supply your surname).

The Bartley Green District History Group purchased the 'date stone' from the Stonehouse Pub, it was hoped the bricks would contain a 'frog' to identify where they were made, i.e. Smarts Brickworks opposite, but none were found.

Thanks Paul, will add to our archives and acknowledge you as the originator. Regards Maureen

Re: Bartley Green-schools-cutler Family We (B.Green History Group) are adding wedding photos from St Michaels to our archives, any chance we could get a copy or two?

I'm following his topic with interest as recently we helped another with the 'burial plot' of Wm Guest. Would appreciate seeing a photo of Isabella.

Re: Bartley Green-schools-cutler Family I think I should start a TOPIC for Bartley Green so that people who want to know or ask about the area can find it easily :fat: I'm uploading a photo of Field Lane and wonder if you could identify which building was used for the school annex, or indeed...