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    Erdington Market Closing Down.

    Remember the market well. I used to live in South Road, Erdington from 1961 to 1970. I often went to the market shopping with my mom. Also used to spend a lot of time hanging out at the library and the swimming bathroom just around the corner. Erdington High Street was a bustling vibrant place...
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    Overton’s bookmakers, turf accountants

    I did not know any of this. The only living relative is Amy's oldest daughter Marie, but she doesn't remember much. I really don't know anything much about my grandparents at all (I never met nan Amy, she died before I was born) let alone her relatives. It's great to find this info out and I...
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    Overton’s bookmakers, turf accountants

    It's quite possible you and I are related. My grandmother was Amy Elizabeth Overton, the sister of Arthur. She died very young (mid 50's). She named her first born son Arthur and had five children in total. But I have no other knowledge of her side of the family and would love to find out more.
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    Overton’s bookmakers, turf accountants

    Yes, she did. She also named her first born son Arthur (my uncle) who moved to Northern Ireland. I have no knowledge of this side of the family and would love to learn more.
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    Mansfield Road Aston

    Love seeing these old maps. I remember living with my mom and grandad at 18 Tower Road. It was the front part of a back to back house with the entry in between our neighbours, the wash house and toilets up the yard. I was only about 4 or 5 years old and vaguely recall starting school nearby...
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    Overton’s bookmakers, turf accountants

    My grandmother's maiden name was Overton and she came from Aston. Apparently her family were bookies so curious if this is the same family. My grandmother was born in early 1900's and her name was Amy Elizabeth Overton and married Thomas Webb.
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