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Has anyone got information about the canal carrier Thomas Clayton of Oldbury .My son did a school project on this subject ,my father recognised his great uncle Tom who I believe was the man connected with a strike in the year 1923.My families name is Clayton I have been looking for information...

St Peters Thankyou Jeeze625,I have just been looking at the phot'os of St Peters church and the houses opposite.My fathers family went to school there and some of them were married there in fact I was a bridesmaid.My great aunts lived in the houses opposite.One of the family names was Clayton...

Thankyou Pinky,much appreciated.

Hallo again can you remember my uncle Bill Clayton and his wife Irene from Latimer St.Thanks llamafarmer for your earlier question.

Hallo llamafarmer I'm sorry but I can't recall anyone of that name.Two families I do remember from Irving St are Dempsey and Rae.

I remember my uncle Paddy Hogan [Stoke St] worked for the Co-Op as a coalman he never made a mess on Moms wallpaper while delivering the coal and Mom had the Co-Op divi to look forward to.We lived in a tiny house up a courtyard in Bell Barn rd .We didn't have a cellar and the coal had to come...

Thankyou,SylviaSayers for your reply.These sites about about old churches and streets are fascinating and bring much joy thankyou everyone concerned.

Aprons and pinnies Thanks Patty,you have cheered me up for the day.

Aprons and pinnies A lovely reminder of my mom who used to treat herself to a new apron each christmas .She was an amazing cook and took pride in her appearance,hence her apron to protect her best dress.

Thanks to everyone who has posted concerning this area of the oldend. I too played on the bomb sites of Wynn st ,Cregoe st ,Bell Barn rd,Bow st and Bell Barn rd where I was born ,happy days.