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  1. LucyJayne

    The Blitz

    I have read through this thread a few times, I can't say I have enjoyed it as it just seems the wrong word to use but its been a real eye opener!! I have shown my parents some of the pics. My Grandparents lived in Hockley and my Dad would've been 2 years old when the worst night hit brum, i'd...
  2. LucyJayne

    The Church Inn - Great Hampton Street

    Wow!! thats fantastic...thank you so much =)
  3. LucyJayne

    Copes Wine Lodge

    Oh Thanks Lyn!! =)
  4. LucyJayne

    The Church Inn - Great Hampton Street

    Hi Everyone, I know there has been other posts on this pub but I wasn't sure where to put this so started a new thread!! :) My Dad took this pic of The Church Inn, Hockley in the early 1990's, I think its a lovely pic and wanted to share it with you so hope you like.... Lucy
  5. LucyJayne

    Copes Wine Lodge

    Hi, It was opposite the pub called The Church Inn, the reason I am looking so hard for this place is because my Grandad worked right next door at number 119 Great Hampton street, so trying soo hard to get a pic of this place for my Dad. Thanks Lucy
  6. LucyJayne

    Copes Wine Lodge

    Ok, Thanks for looking Lyn.....I don't suppose you know where I might find anything like this?? Lucy
  7. LucyJayne

    Copes Wine Lodge

    It was on Great Hampton Street.
  8. LucyJayne

    Copes Wine Lodge

    Hi, Why can't I find any pics of the above lodge??? I have looked everywhere and asked sooo many people but failed to find a single photo of Copes Wine Lodge in Hockley.:( Can anyone help me??? Lucy
  9. LucyJayne

    Barr Street, Hockley

    Thanks Lyn, Fingers crossed eh?! I have looked so hard for some and can't find any anywhere! I can only seem to find maps but no pics. Lucy
  10. LucyJayne

    Barr Street, Hockley

    Hi All, I'm actually trying to get hold of some photos of Barr Street in Hockley, either of just the road itself or the back to back houses that used to be there. Does anyone have anything like this or do you know where I might be able to find some?? Thanks Lucy:)
  11. LucyJayne

    W.M Purslow

    Hi Mike, Thanks for that, it was really nice of you to send me this info, I just wondered if you knew where I may be able to get hold of some photos of this place...any ideas??? Thanks again Lucy =)
  12. LucyJayne

    brass polisher

    Hi, I don't know if anyone can help me here as I have hit a bit of a dead end! I'm looking for a factory in Hockley where my Nan used to work. It was on George Road, basically Brass workers/polishers. I think it was called Kays or Kayes well something like that anyway....Does anyone know...
  13. LucyJayne

    W.M Purslow

    Hi, My Grandad used to work in a factory/shop on Great Hampton Street called W.M Purslow which was a boot/shoe company. Does anyone have any information or pictures of this? Thanks Lucy
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