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The newspaper articles relate to crimes committed by my great grandfather and my grandfather.. both called Thomas Kenny.. l served for 30 years as a Policeman in Birmingham.. most of which at Digbeth and Bradford street.. which is quite ironic
Hopefully this has worked… article is self explanatory.. photo shows my great grandfather seated..Thomas Kenny.. and two standing… possibly twins? Picture may relate to boxing events held at racket court.. can anyone assist? Thanks Tom
Apologies.. l tried to post 2 photos but they were to big .. l’ll try again.
MWS.. Thomas Kenny who was married to Mary Ann Herrick 1883 was my great great grandfather.. they lived in Charles st Nechells. Thomas Kenny bn 1885 was my great grandfather he married Annie Hodgkins in 1906 .. they had...
Hi .. lm looking for further information about the KENNY family who lived at 44 Bath Street near st chads in 1920’s .. they also had a shop in the street and my great grandfather Thomas KENNY owned Racket court lodging house in the street.. his wife was Annie HODGKINS.. they had 7 kids...
Fond memories of the brewer and baker - l was a copper at Bradford st around 1981 .. we would pack the place on Saturday nights after a blues game .. remember lots of plates on the walls and lock inns… till whenever.. l was in single men’s quarters.. so it was a stumble home