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      superdad3 replied to the thread Medals.
      Only just read this thread about campaign medals and rather dismissive view on them. My dad was a merchant seaman and served throughout...
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      superdad3 replied to the thread IN OUR GARDENS 2025.
      Murder in the garden! As usual put some seed out for birds and squirrels. Within minutes x2 pidgeons, x2 magpies and the inevitable x5...
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      superdad3 replied to the thread Lombard Works (brass casting).
      Some adverts from the 1920s - may be of interest? They also had a London office and showroom at the time. Adverts mention that they also...
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      superdad3 reacted to A Sparks's post in the thread HOLBROOKS with Appreciate Appreciate.
      Very interesting. Here's a bit more I found about the company...
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      superdad3 reacted to MWS's post in the thread HOLBROOKS with Appreciate Appreciate.
      The photo of the possible bomb damage appears to be a wider (better) shot of the one I posted on the other thread. Though not required...
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      superdad3 posted the thread HOLBROOKS in Factories & Offices.
      the vats at holbrooks were badley damaged during the raids of 1940 in which sadly one worker was killed while fire watching ..since the...
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      superdad3 replied to the thread Birmingham Blitz.
      See also on Forum under: HOLBROOKS SAUCE FACTORY ASHTED which I think is the same factory
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      superdad3 reacted to Lloyd's post in the thread Silver Street depot with Appreciate Appreciate.
      Yes this was for short workings of the 49 & 50 in rush periods, AM to give empty buses for between here & Kings Heath as well as Kings...
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      superdad3 reacted to Radiorails's post in the thread Silver Street depot with Appreciate Appreciate.
      The 35 bus route, which maybe what you mean, ran from Erdington (Chester Road} -City - Alcester Road - Maypole. It was numbered 17 in a...
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      superdad3 replied to the thread Silver Street depot.
      This is the "turning circle" just past the Knob. Bit of confusion of what it was for. It was originally the bus terminus for a time...
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      superdad3 replied to the thread Silver Street depot.
      As mentioned International Stock demolished in 2022. Sheltered housing built on the site. Found these phots on Google of original tram...
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      superdad3 replied to the thread Last and Gregory Jewellers..
      This sounds like the same James Gregory. It's from "The Traditional Fisherman's Forum" at...
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      superdad3 reacted to stars's post in the thread Cotteridge with Appreciate Appreciate.
      Hi A couple more to look at The tram Terminus Pershore Rd Cotteridge The Tram Yard Ctteridge 1952 Stars
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      superdad3 reacted to stars's post in the thread Cotteridge with Appreciate Appreciate.
      Hi I thought i would add a few photos of the area, enjoy Tramcar Pershore Rd Cotteridge 1950 St Agnes Church pershore Rd...
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      superdad3 replied to the thread Ancestry website query.
      For a full explanation see on Ancestry at https://support.ancestry.com/s/article/Tree-Checker-in-Ancestry-Pro-Tools?language=en_US
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