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    The Blitz

    I lived in Burbury St during the war, opposite Lucas , which was never hit . One night a bomb was dropped (before the siren had sounded) in Bridge St West. demolishing 30 houses. I don,t kow how many people were killed.
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    Girls' Brigade And Air Cadets - Girls Venture Corps

    Becky , I agree with you, it dose,nt look like the GLB uniform to me either, Jean.
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    Charabanc Outing

    I am having a problem opening the picture, Could someone help please? Jean.
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    Cassette to CD.

    My husband downloaded some sofware from https://valiant-technology.com/uk/pages/roamer_rworld.php, he can record radio programme,s music and cassettes. they will give you a months free trial. Jean,
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    Winson Green prison

    Yes Suzanne,t was William Alian Butler, Would it be possible for you to let me have the details , Thank you very much for your help. Jean.
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    Winson Green prison

    Brian , Thank you so much for enabling me to see that ,I was able to download it on Foxit .com I knew than an uncle of mine had been hung. but no details, he was on the list, His name was William Arther Butler, Does anyone know where I could find details of his crime...
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    rachel and wills visit..

    Hope all goes well with there trip. Tell Will to remember when he,s driving that he has to be nearest to the center of the road. which helps me when I drive back there.. Jean.
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    rachel and wills visit..

    Well it won,t be long now Lyn, I managed to get my address book back. but not my folder. Have been advised to log out when i have read my emails. I can still go on this or other sites though. Jean.
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    Good Bye Star.

    So sorry Topsy & family, we have had cats, who we loved ,we even brought "Susie" to the U S A with us. I guess she is in pet heaven with Star. God Bless. Jean.
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    I received some sad news today....

    My heart thoughts & prayers are with you all at this sad time. Jean.
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    Brides through the years.

    The Marcel wave was done with a curling iron & the finger wave was done with the hair wet and with fingers & comb, then the lady would be put under the dryer, Jean.
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    Electoral Roll request please: 1950/55 BROWN .

    Thank you Shera , I have been trying to remember Dereks surname for ages ! then last night in bed it came to me. but I still wasn,t sure, I have been trying to think how to contact them (if they are still around) Yarningdale Rd may be right but not the name name Fanny Harris, do you have any...
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    Electoral Roll request please: 1950/55 BROWN .

    Hello Shera , I think they lived in Brandwood Rd Kings Heath. Hilda was Hilda Richardson of Loveday St prior to marriage in 1954. I am guessing her married name was Parker. Do you have to subscribe to a website to see the Electoral Rolls.? Thank you...
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    Electoral Roll request please: 1950/55 BROWN .

    Re: Electoral Roll request please: 1953/60 Parker Hi Shera could you research Derek & Hilda Parker ? Thank you Jean
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    Bevan Family from Lennox street

    My father ALF BRAMWELL .was a good friend of the family. particurlaly Fred . who worked at The B.ham Wholesale Fruit & Veg Market . . Most of the male members were fishermen. . I would be aged 9 & can remember during the war we used to go on trips to Preston Baggot Henley in Arden aslo...
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    Summer Lane

    Thank you I have sent you an instant message. as I thought it best not to tie the thread up with things other than Summer lane , Jean.
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    Summer Lane

    Sorry dhe should be she !!!
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    Summer Lane

    So who is your husbands mom? because she was the one I was friendly with & dhe is about my age, Jean
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    Summer Lane

    I was a friend of one of the Turley daughters. I am 79 & she was about my age.( was there one named Doreen?} She had a little boy in 1950. if my memory serves me right. Jean.
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    Summer Lane

    Was your hubbys mom Jean Turvey?
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