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Chris, I wonder what other 'little nuggets' you have in your family album ;-) We are about to change the display at the Visitor Centre, Woodgate Valley Country Park to that of the farms that were on site prior to Woodgate Valley estate and the park. Will it be OK to use this one as well?

Thank you Mike and Lloyd for the wealth of information you have provided. I am overwhelmed !! As the graveyard didn't 'open' until 1892 it has narrowed our search down a little. Even if we don't find a name for the person interred we can at least give an approximate year of burial - give or...

Thanks Chris, wonderful additions. I particularly liked the FORGE garage advert - yesteryears!!

I don't know if I am in the 'right year' but wonder if anyone can assist. A kerbstone from a grave has recently been uncovered and we are trying to ascertain an approx. year of the burial. There is no memorial as to who is buried in the Plot, nor on the Graveyard Plan or the burial register...

Hi Chris, I am getting 'invalid attachment' when I try to access the photos.

I typed that first (17 1/2p) then changed it - a mental block !!

William Horace GUEST was baptised 5 October, 1898 at St. Michaels & All Angels Church, Bartley Green. His mother, a single woman, was Mary Ann GUEST living in Woodgate. No other information in register. Mary married Edward WALKER 21 October, 1899 (same church). Her father was Abel and...

I wouldn't call it a night club - we went to the WEST END in the early 60s. Only orange juice, etc. on sale. I remember the sprung dance floor and seeing GERRY & THE PACEMAKERS and FREDDIE & THE DREAMERS there. I think it was 3s6d (35p approx) to see them. Last bus out of Navigation Street...

It's been a while since the photo of the Weoley Cinema was shown, any chance it could be posted again? Regards Maureen

Hello Postie, Any chance you could post picture of Weoley Cinema again? Regards Maureen

Re: Bartley Green-schools-cutler Family Marvellous photos Chris. What is the building in the back of the school photo, is it the cafe? We have several of the B.G.F.C. but this one is a new welcome addition. Thanks for giving the names of everyone. When our photos are on display we get a lot...

Re: Bartley Green-schools-cutler Family Thanks Chris for the 'memories'. We have heard of the Bog Hole before from one of our members. It caused a big of a giggle when we mentioned this to the pupils from local schools when we took them on a History Trail of the district or did an in-house...

I'm a little late in coming across the mention of Weoley Castle Cinema. Does the Forum remove photos after a certain length of time as I cannot find the 2 that were posted, or am I just dim? As stated, it wasn't photographed very often. Regards Maureen

Re: Bartley Green-schools-cutler Family Hi Chris, It's been a while since I last logged on to the forum. Was really interested in all the memories you and others have posted. The name KIRK rings a bell with me but as I don't have access to my files at the moment I can't confirm which farm it...

What a mine of information - thanks a million. We have a copy of a Birmid Gala for 1949 and this was recently displayed, along with other posters and photos, at the 20th anniversary of Keiper UK. I was particularly interested in the mention of the local farm (Broadhidley), the man who...

Re: Bartley Green-schools-cutler Family Hi John, Any connection with Lye Close Farm or just a 'name' coincidence? I believe your daughter has already made contact with our History Group. We would love to learn more about the Forge and share what info. we hold.

Bartley Green-War Memorial Can anyone assist with information/photos of the men commemorated on the WW2 War Memorial in Bartley Green. We want to host a display on Remembrance Sunday. BRIGHT Bert - 1942. Father Horace lived at 8 Jiggins Lane. HARRISON Jeffrey - 1941. Parents Fredk & Edith...

Re: Bartley Green-schools-cutler Family Hi Carol Millie, Having looked through our files I can confirm that Mary Jane Cutler was a midwife, her daughter Eliza Smith also acted as a midwife (unsure if she was registered) and delivered most of the babies in Bartley Green and was also called...

Re: Bartley Green-schools-cutler Family Hi Paul, This is a first - fetes held on Bullock's land. All helps to build up a social history of the district. Thank you for your memories. I'm pleased to say the bluebells still survive in Bromwich Wood. Regards Maureen

Re: Bartley Green-schools-cutler Family Hello Ray, Thanks for the 'snippets'. I don't know which area you are researching for the various surnames you have listed but for what it's worth I have looked for Beard and Barratt in St. Michael records and found:- No Barratts. 1915 Evelyn Beard...