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For those that went to College rd school or the old Moseley Modern Secondary there is a web site for 'Old Boys/Girls' at www.moseleians.co.uk There are photographs of the whole school pupils at various dates which may be of interest.

I am told that some past relatives of mine invented 'The Thor hammer'. It is a hammer made of hide that did not damage the item being beaten or struck. I understand that it was developed in Birmingham by the Stephens family and the business still exists. Would anyone know where this could be...

My mom and step dad married there too in 1948. It must have been a beautigul place in those days. I visited last year and also spoke to the project manager, it seems they are desperately trying to keep it upright. God help them.

Lady Linda, can I pm you with more details please

Sounds as though there was a right old party going on at 24, but at least it puts Thomas Leonard and Ida together! Who the others are I don't know. Thanks again, Sparkhill boy

Thanks Lady Linda. The Hoods are right but a marriage cert shows that an Ida Long together with her father Herbert lived at 39 ?? Thanks for looking, Sparkhill Boy.

I'm looking for the occupants of numbers 24 and 39 Williams St, Lozells during this period as I think they may have married each other. Thanks if it is possible. Sparkhill boy

Well done Lyn, Thanks G.

Yes thanks have sent the pics

It looks from the photograph that reconstruction was taking place. I can see vertical scaffold poles in the foreground and the inevitable sign about prosecuting trespassers!

Was anyone in this school during 1940/50 who may remember my cousins Iris and Barbara Hood. They lived in Solihull Rd nearby. If anyone remembers them please get in touch. Sparkhill Boy.

Hello Betty, I have been working on my family tree and find that a number of my ancestors lived in Legge St, Digby St, Moor St, Wood St, Fisher St and around. I have posted another request for anyone with any pictures of that area before it was developed to link the ancestor with an area of...

Would it be possible for someone to look up the marriage of Joseph Tibbins to Phe(o)be. Her surname may possibly be Horton, around 1800 ish. Sorry to be vague. Thanks, Sparkhill Boy.

Please tell me where I can post a request for old photographs of MoorSt, Wood St, Cliveland St, Legge St, Fisher St and that area in general. Obviously before all was redeveloped. Thanks.

Hello Betty, sorry about the date must have been a typing error. (he he) Were you a Hopper at that time?

Thanks for the info Mikejee.Hello again Betty, were you there in 1785 I need some answers.Lol, Graham.

Re: Any Help Appreciated Joseph Tibbins 1783ish-1844 Thanks for looking Shera, I really am obliged to you. Regards and much respect, Sparkhill Boy.

Re: Any Help Appreciated Joseph Tibbins 1783ish-1844 Shera you have done wonders, thank you very much. Where you able to find the marriage and surname of Pheobe or have I missed it. Thanks again for your help. Sparkhill Boy.

Re: Any Help Appreciated Joseph Tibbins 1783ish-1844 My goodness Shera what a star you are. Really looking forward to your other findings as and when. Keen to confirm Josephs marriage to Pheobe and her surname also. I will wait in anticipation. Many thanks, Sparkhill Boy

Does anyone know if there was a Digby St or Rd near Legge St before it was all pulled down?