Recent content by SamJ

There were a few stories of one being dropped on Melverly Grove, just off Kingstanding Road, passed Hawthorne but not found any evidence other than heresay.

Was talking to my hubby the other week about the road sweeper. Do you know why he wore the gag. My mom's elderly neighbour back in the 80s told her that he was jilted on his wedding day and took to wearing that. Not sure if it was just idle gossip. which it probably was.

Whereabouts on Kingstanding Road would this have been, Eric?

Thanks, Lyn. Would you be able to look something up for me but it may be a case of putting it up for wider discussion. I looked at an old map and prior to Franchise Street being called 'Franchise Street' it was named something else. It resonated with me as i spent many years at Bham Poly and...

Hi, i am wondering if this is my relatives? Was Tom's children? If so, there are newspaper articles relating to this. I also found out that a few weeks prior to this another couple of children drowned just up the river. I believe in relation to my relatives, the Coroner recorded an open verdict.

Hi Liz, i found an interesting and very sad drowning that happened. Message me if you want me to give you the info.

I thought this row of shops was on the site of what would subsequently be Birmingham Poly.

Hi Joseph, Just reading this, I'm Ronnie's daughter-in-law.

Hi, I worked at Birmingham Poly/BCU and wondered if anyone had any memories from 60/70s/80s of the buildings/special events people who have gone on to make their names out in the world. Anything of significance from your course/tutors etc. For me, i remember working in Feeney building during...

Thank you Mikejee

I am endeavouring to do a good deed so hope this post.is allowed. I am looking for relatives of Christine Mary Nash. Christine was born on 21 April 1958 in Birmingham.

Hi Steve, Winnifred is my Great Grandmother (Lynn my 2nd cousin). My family were so happy to see these photos. If you have anymore we would love to see them. Sam

Hi Steve, Fanny Goulden was my Great Grandmother, Voilet Whyley, my Grandmother. My maiden name is Whyley. Would be interested in speaking. BTW, Dave G, is my cousin.

My aunt and uncle ran the Union for a few years in the 1980s, Sandra and Dave Bolton.

Just how I remember Fred, when I used to visit him, Mary and Geoff.