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    The Lodge to Thornhill Road

    I used to go to St. Michael’s school from about 1956 when I was 5, until 1962 when 11, in later years I ( 1989 ) I obtained a job in security and the boss was an ex Bobby from Thornhill road and was probably the one that crossed us over the zebra crossing as part of his first duties, happy days
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    Red Admiral pub Gorse Farm Road

    Thanks for the early photo, brings back great memories
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    Motorcycle - How To Find My Old One

    You could try ringing dvla and ask if they could contact the last registered owner and give your details and see if they contact you, fingers crossed good luck
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    Red Admiral pub Gorse Farm Road

    Just to go off on a bit of a tangent, but does anyone remember the Red Admiral pub( 1971) near to the Kings, I worked with my brothers building firm and we used to call in after work , I was 20 then and didn’t drink so made do with limeade, I was really good at darts but couldn’t count to save...
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    Kings Night Club Hamstead

    We were there to se Jim Davidson on the last night of the Kings, we also saw Duncan Norvell ( who got me up on stage to dance to “ teddy bears picnic” and he paid for us and another couple on our table to return the next night’s show and we had a drink with him after the show, Hale and Pace were...
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    Giving father in law a smile

    Hi all just wondering if any of our photographers in the group can give my father in law a smile on this photo of him holding my new born son back in 1979 , he really was happy about having a grandson but just as picture was taken he put on a comical grimace and it’s the only photo we have of...
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    Today is Lumpammer's Birthday

    Happy birthday mate , go easy on the jelly and cake Pete
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    Greenberg jewelers

    Thanks John nice photo, I’m hoping someone with links to the staff back then may have some photos of the staff and interior working conditions
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    Cadbury's Bournville Factory

    Well spotted the “ cigarette holders”
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    Greenberg jewelers

    Hi all, I’m researching my grandfather William Charles Edward Elliott, and on the 1921 census he was working at Greenberg jewellers 126 Gt, Hampton Street . I was wondering if anyone has connection to Greenberg and maybe photos and information please
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    Cadbury's Bournville Factory

    In bourneville they only had the metal vending machines, I never saw any of those cigarette holders, I would definitely remembered them Pete
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    happy christmas 2024 thread

    Hi just wanted to wish everyone on the group a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
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    Researching a “ dissolved “ marriage, any suggestions of best place to start please .

    Yes sorry looks like I name shaw is wrong so will search your link thanks again Pete
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    Researching a “ dissolved “ marriage, any suggestions of best place to start please .

    Thanks again Lyn, i will follow this link and try to find an address for this lady Frances Shaw on the 1939 census, wish me luck, will keep you updated Pete
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    Researching a “ dissolved “ marriage, any suggestions of best place to start please .

    Thanks for your help , I will definitely follow this link and keep you updated Pete
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