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    Witton Cemetery Sections1 and 5

    Ron, I have a map in my hand, it does not seem to make a lot of sense. It does not have 1 or 5, looking at the map its seems to not have 7 or 8. Looking closer at map the numbers seem to have very little order. At the top of the map it does have a phone number 0121 356 4363, they may be able to...
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    Village Maid

    You may have found your photo you are looking for by now. But if not when pubs reopen you will find one in the, THE BULL Price St Nick S Phillips
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    Handsworth Shops

    I was on Hutton Rd today. Back in 1967 I used to work at a small factory on Hutton Rd, Perks & Dollman. We would purchase sandwiches at Sweetmans shop. The Sweetmans also ran a home removal business from the same premises. Across the road was a small garage Ron's Garage. I don't remember Mrs...
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    Marriage certificate query.

    I feel Anthea, adds some good reasons for lack of information. But it's worth looking at other certificates for information. It took me a long time to realise that my grandfather and uncle were both named Charles. My uncle Charles died in action in 1917, I don't know why but my father rarely...
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    Marriage certificate query.

    Having done a lot of research into my own family, I have a number of certificates with such information missing. Also the age of either the bride and groom were sometimes wrong, I would suspect due to age of consent do they want to keep wedding quiet , Hope this gives food for thought. Nick S...
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    Did you meet your partner In Brum?

    I used to be a member of youth club, I was very fond of the snooker table, could you put the photo back if possible please. Nick S Phillips ‍♂️
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    The Bell Marston Green.

    Was in Marston Green a few days ago, not been in the area for around fifty three (53) years. I thought why not go on a trip down memory lane. So go and have a look at the pub that when I was young lad with my mates we were all around sixteen (16) ish, if we were lucky enough to have money to...
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    Prescott Street All Saints

    If you go to page one (1) you will find a few photos and a map of Prescott St, Part of Prescott still there but its now called Knightstone Ave and Capstone Ave. If you look up "Reel Street" - Cathy come home, you can find a shot of Prescott St. Nick S Phillips ‍♂️ .
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    Turks Head Bloomsbury Street

    Paul, Pubs would sometimes have off-licence, we also at that time had out-doors we called (offy). They looked more like a shop. Again if my memory correct you were not supposed to drink on the premises. At that time I was a young lad living in Hockley, We had an off-licence in George St West I...
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    Turks Head Bloomsbury Street

    Would it not be correct that most pubs in 50/60s would have had off-licence? I think if you look at some of the pubs of that era that have had an refurbishment they have a door that may have been the off-licence. I was a young child in the 60s, then a child could purchase alcoholic or cigarettes...
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    Frankish

    Sorry you did not leave a name. The Martha Peasall in my family tree married my uncle Charles Phillips on 23rd July 1910, I think her father was William. In 1911 they were living at 298 High St Harborne. In 1914 (28/4/1914) they had a son Sydney William Phillips. If you feel we are looking at...
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    Vine Inn Harborne

    Hi Paul, due to all problems of not getting together I've moved Christmas to April/May, not many people know this. The idea of not seeing family over Christmas does hurt. Paul, my father was born at 300 High Street (1914). I'm a Hockley kid, so I don't think I've ever been to a pub in Harborne...
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    300 High St Harborne

    Found 12 Thanks
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    300 High St Harborne

    Janice, thank you, found 29 not yet worked out how to find 12 Thanks
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    300 High St Harborne

    Dave, I was looking at "The Royality Cinema" today it does have 1930 on the front of the building. Where would I find post 12 & 29? Thanks Nick S Phillips ‍♂️.
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    Vine Inn Harborne

    Paul, you said "sad The Vine gone!" is the present Vine nothing like the original? I've never been inside the pub. Looking at an old map door numbers do seem all over the place. I think it's worth a revisit at later time. Nick S Phillips ‍♂️ .
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    Vine Inn Harborne

    Viv, was looking at the Vine Pub today, with an old photo in my hand. Didn't have a tape measure in my hand. But if you look at present building the present footprint doesn't look a lot different. The windows on first floor are similar. But I could be wrong. Nick S Phillips ‍♂️ .
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    300 High St Harborne

    Viv, you all put a lot of effort into this site. It does show that if you ask, someone out there may have the answer to that question. Thanks Nick S Phillips ‍♂️
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    Vine Inn Harborne

    Lyn, hi all "Dave, Mikjee, Viv" thanks for all your efforts. I was sure that 300 High St was a lot further down the road. but thanks to the old street maps it helped me find where my Grandfather shop was and where my father was born in 1914. If you look at the Vine pub (310 High St) its not that...
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    300 High St Harborne

    Dave, thanks for the photo. If I understand correctly 300 High St would be to the left of this photo do you think I'm correct ? I'm a little take back that this photo was taken in 1971. I thought It had long been demolished but if you look at the photo you can see a mini which if my memory is...
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