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I think I may have found Luciano. In 1911 in Wellington, Shropshire listed as Luciano Pecolio b1867 Italy, an Organ Grinder. Listed as...

One family - Recci (usual various spellings) - appear to have had 3 sets in 9 years as well as at least 6 other children. One died from...

An acute observation!

Without knowing all of the details, I’m sure the environmental impact study would take year and lots of £££££, let alone the cost to...

Two bridges over the River Cole, Gazette Oct 1925.

I've been looking at Elizabeth Smith's sister Jane and there are a couple of interesting things. Firstly her husband was Henry Vereca...

One thing I've noticed about the Italian families in Bham is that there seem to be an inordinate number of twins born. Sadly, a lot of...

Yea I’d say I’m 90% sure that’s the location. But wanted alittle more solid proof. But tomorrow will be the last attempt to see if...

I'd guess a lot of churchyards are not kept as neat and tidy as they should and St Joseph's is probably not an easy one to maintain...

Don't know to be honest but couldn't that equally apply to other plots in the area?

Yes sorry, getting my names mixed up again. Yes, coal hewers are usually down the mines. My nan's family were coal hewers in...

The Octagon has been completed, so not long before I move into my £5000 a month penthouse apartment ;)...

Re : Thomas Smith's occupation given on Elizabeth's marriage (post #493) and the 1901 census (post #515). First word is coal but can't...

My 2 x great grandfather lived in Adams St, though 40 years before that photo.

A view from the other direction.