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A mate of mine had one of these in the late sixties/possibly early seventies....a whole load of second-hand pilots came over on a boat and were sold somewhere in the midlands.

Thanks Shera. It being an odd sort of name, I didn't think there'd be many about. I'm interested in a Mary-Ann Gudgeon...dating the latter half of the 19th, century, and possIbly into the early 20th. That's all I have at present. Ta. JohnO

Does anyone know of any 'Gudgeon' family in Brum ? Ta, JohnO.

What beer do people drink in Birmingham these days? Is it the one-size-fits-all Yorkshire rubbish; or foreign lagers? Up in the North-East we've now lost almost all of our regional beers; it's just John Smiths, Tetley, Stones or other similar invaders.

Having looked at all the pics, I'm afraid to say I don't recognise much at all. I was last in Birmingham in about 1974-5 and it's not only changed vastly, but some of the 'changes' have been yet changed yet again; and possibly more than once! Gawd but it makes me feel ancient! I did attempt to...

It always worried me, as a child, that I had not the slightest clue as to what I wanted to be/do when I grew up. Indeed, I absolutely hated anyone ever asking me that question. I think I found the prospect of growing-up, or being an adult, rather terrifying. Neither could I see around me...

Something I've never thought off before : if a child dies before his/her birth is registered, is a birth certificate issued posthumously??? And if not, would this have any affect upon a consequent death-certificate? Does anyone know?

There are lots of very talented, clever people on this site; I'm sure you will recruit several to your cause.

I am by necessity automatically precluded from volunteering, having none of the attributes required! :( But I DO wish you every success with your most valuable research! Regards, JohnO

I have a big, baggy Tee-shirt that reads '' IF THIS IS LIFE; IT AIN'T WHAT I SIGNED-UP FOR! ''

During the very late 60's/early 70's there was an antique shop come coffee bar. I can't recall its location, but it was pretty central. It was THE place to be seen; unless, that is, someone wanted to buy the chair you were sitting on! Does anyone remember its name???

This series continues to delight. Such dedication and love for a public service! If only we in Britain had retained (been allowed to retain?) the same attitude. 'Steam buffs' must adore this programme; perhaps we ought to give-up our entire rail net-work to enthusiasts!

Onions also had pubs in the Wednesbury area too. Onion families were living in that area at least until the mid 1970's and probably still do (?) ....if I recall correctly, they were 'Catholics' ..... does that fit in with the Dudley Onions too?

I've cross-checked it against Fairbairn's ''Crests of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland'' 1905 ed. It is exactly correct. You now have a ready-made (bespoke even!) crest for your bowls club...now you are bound to win! :D

Found it! https://www.myfamilysilver.com/crestFinder/crestDetails.aspx?id=145957&searchName=Erdington

Hi again, I'm having trouble with loading pages from the net.....this might take longer than I expected!

We try to meet all your Heraldic needs. :) What a coincidence - you just couldn't make it up! All I have to do now is prove it to you....and to first remember where I saw the damned thing too! I shall have a search about....so please bear with me, as it might take a while. Regards...

You don't seem very clear as to what you do want; however, you can't have it every-which-way. Anyhows, it's not my place to lecture to the confused....ergo I'll refrain from further comment.

Was that irony??? Just a moment ago you were prefering the ''down-fall'' of the state!

Even if I tried really, really hard, I couldn't disagree wth you more!