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I appreciate that this topic has been used a lot recently and I do not want to abuse the kindness of those kind people who help. This photo is my 2x grt grandfather, it is in very poor condition under broken glass in a locket. Is anyone able to help to improve the picture? Thank you. Davenport

Here is a receipt for an unbricked grave at Lodge Hill.

Were you in Mr Lemon’s class ? i was .I left in 1962, i can remember just a couple of other class mates . long time ago now !

A 1898 Coroners Report for the accidental death of Samuel Parish ( a distant relative) age 70. One afternoon on Stratford Road riding a pony and trap, the wheel got stuck in tramlines, the trap tipped over and Samuel died in hospital from the injuries. The trap seems to have been carrying an...

This is my Great Uncle,Alfred Henry Harrison b.1864. In 1881 he was convicted of stealing two pigeons and received a six weeks prison sentence. In 1882 he was convicted to a prison sentence of six months this time for stealing 17lbs of fat.

You may remember these on the back row, Malcolm Neale, Harry Lees, Doris Mountford, Ron Lemon, Mr Hill, Irene Gould secretary. on the bottom row on the right Miss Romayne Brown, she was lovely!

Just come across this in my Dad’s autograph book. No idea who the autographs are though. Probably 1940s

George Stevens was my 2x Great Grandfather. He was a printer at 19 Bromsgrove st. "William Reading, barman, was charged with having assaulted George Stevens, printer, Bromsgrove Street, on the 3rd of May. Mr. Dorsett appeared for the complainant, and Mr. Hemmant for the defendant. At about one...

Another group photo. Teachers at Heathlands Junior School,The Heathway, Castle Bromwich/ Shard End. C.1963. I wonder if anyone recognises any of these ?

Yes there were flats there. We lived there when I was just a baby, a long time ago !

One for aggie2347. Central Fire Station. April 1950. My Dad back row third from left.

This group photo is of employees at J & E Sturge Ltd. Lifford Lane. 1923. my Grandfather is is seated 6th from left front row.

Thanks for Beehive info, D.

Sorry to hear this,Mr Bleach taught me music. I remember he ‘volunteered’ me to sing in Alderlea choir that joined other schools in a concert at Birmingham town hall. It was Bizet Carmen c.1966.

Thank you so much Pedrocut,much appreciated.

Soil????

I wonder if anyone can add any info to this Group Photo. Taken in 1936. I can make out at the bottom of the cutting, Scotland, schoolboys, match?,Villa. My Dad is highlighted with the square around him. Thank you.

Family group photograph celebrating a family members 21st birthday.c.1932

Yes I remember it and I think it was called The Silver Queen.

Wondering why both the Father’s name and Profession are not included on this marriage certificate? witnessed by Robert Davenport and Jane Davenport. Mary’s Father was a Robert,as well as a Brother and Sister Jane. Thank you.