• Welcome to this forum . We are a worldwide group with a common interest in Birmingham and its history. While here, please follow a few simple rules. We ask that you respect other members, thank those who have helped you and please keep your contributions on-topic with the thread.

    We do hope you enjoy your visit. BHF Admin Team

Search results

  1. C

    2 Raddlebarn Road, Selly Oak, Northfield, Kings Norton, Birmingham

    Do you know where she lived before she went into the home as I have noticed on the Quinton Church site there are people buried there that came from the Selly Oak Workhouse.
  2. C

    Lodge Hill Cemetery

    On family search 1911 they have her down as Horris. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XW7Z-9KQ
  3. C

    2 Raddlebarn Road, Selly Oak, Northfield, Kings Norton, Birmingham

    Sometimes people put a number to an address so its not shown as a workhouse to prevent stigma. Would there have been a graveyard there? The nearest cemetery would be Lodge Hill Cemetery
  4. C

    Covid vaccination process

    My local surgery is awaiting the Oxford one as they did not have the facility to store Pfizer vaccine as it has to be a much lower temperature, but those deemed to be on the vulnerable list etc are being done in another area.
  5. C

    Thomas Lewin

    I am just reading a book by Thomas Lewin called Against the Odds - From the Slums of Summer Lane. Its really interesting especially when you live within that area. I have tried to find out more about him but cant seem to find anything. His father was called John. A follow up to the book will...
  6. C

    Old street pics..

    Could this be the one in Aston?
  7. C

    What do you watch on tv nowadays ?

    Just watched 2.1/4hrs of The Hollies on Skyarts - fabulous reliving their music.
  8. C

    Patrol bikes 1950s

    Talking Pictures on Freeview is showing Birmingham and patrol bikes now Channel 81
  9. C

    Cadbury's Bournville Factory

    Some more chocolate found
  10. C

    Birmingham Nightclubs of the Past - Memories

  11. C

    Thanks - post your thanks here

    Agree always a friendly, helpful and informative group. Thank you all
  12. C

    Park Road Hockley

    I think this is Derek Wardell on this photos from All saints School.
  13. C

    They Were Caught In Our Old Street Pics...

    Not really
  14. C

    Aston Tavern 1970-71 and Beggar's Bush 71-75

    I have this one
  15. C

    Lodge Rd Hockley (the Flat)

    Hi again, I dont have an exact photo of it but I can show you where it was. The shop next door was owned by Mrs Hudson and it sold baby clothes, knitting wool and patterns etc. The other photo shows which I think is Mr Hudson
  16. C

    Farm Street Hockley

    Sorry I cant help as I havent had any contact with John for many years. I know that Lynn married someone called Yeomans if thats any help.
  17. C

    Harborne

    Viv she has done one on Moseley and Kings Heath as well
  18. C

    Harborne

    I have been given permission to share this - credit Joseline Glai.
  19. C

    More Concrete Does Birmingham Need It ?

    You cannot compare council flats that were built in the 60s/70s to todays privately owned ones being built now. I know both young and old who live in them where access to the City is what they require for ease and safety.
  20. C

    Brookfields Ellen Street School

    Sorry just seen this, mom was born 1913 so I would think around 1918
Back
Top