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Were Richard and Joseph brothers I wonder.

Thanks Lynda. I don't think that they are connected but who knows. I have a Joseph Robinson 50 born in 1801 ( Place unknown). His wife Hannah 46 (Born Oldbury) They lived in Long Lane Halesowen/Blackheath. Les

Does anyone remember Emily's Stores which was the post office in Washwood Heath Road between Aston Church Road and St Marks Church. I worked there in the late 50's delivering laundry in a three wheel basket truck. The shop acted as agents for the laundry and people left their laundry there to be...

There was a transport club in Miller Street in the 60/70/80's. It was in the building across the road from Miller Street bus garage. The lost property office was next door to it as also the main radio control centre was. The club (as far as I know) closed down. I don't think the club had any...

The bus drivers who worked on that route used to call it "The Desert" because there was no terminus and they had to keep driving round the route without stopping for refreshments. It is one of the worst routes to drive on because there are so many hold ups at major road junctions such as...

I knew John Turner when I worked at Washwood Heath Garage. If I remember right he was very keen on fishing and I believe he opened a fishing shop in Shard End. I worked there as a bus conductor and driver 1963-1975 and later as a bus inspector in the 90's.

Thanks Alberta. I don't know if there is a connection to my side of the family but I will check it out. Les.

I lived in Bennetts Road, Washwood Heath between 1945 and 1966. If any of you lived there at that time perhaps we could exchange memories.

Robinson Does anyone have any information about George Richard Robinson who was born in Upper Arley 1791 and died in Kings Norton in 1867? Also Emma Robinson who according to 1881 census had a daughter Mary 17 Emma's father was James Bott who lived at 8 Church Road Nechells. Many thanks...

Flower sellers in Bullring. Can anyone remember Joe Caffery and his family who used to sell flowers in Birmingham Bullring 1930's 40's 50's ?

Rowan. Thanks. Not really sure. Was there a date? Ref Leigh Road School. I think another head teacher called Mrs Whittaker. Les.

Rowan. Thanks for the information. :) I don't know if there was a connection with Freddy Lloyd but I think she had a sister or neice named Charlotte Lloyd. I was at Leigh Road School from 1950 until 1958 and my dad Les Linnecor was there before the war in the late 30's. I still have one of...

I am trying to trace the parents and family of Ellen Lloyd Born 6 June 1889 Aston Birmingham Married Arthur Linnecor Date unknown Lived in Miller Street Aston until early 1930's and then lived in Malthouse Lane, Washwood Heath. I would be very grateful for any information any of...

Fantastic !! Thankyou so much for all the informatin that you have obtained for me. Les.

Trying to trace details of parents/grandparents of Joseph Robinson Born approx 1838/40 Halesowen Married Emma Green July 1872 Halesowen Lived in Long Lane Quinton 1872-1900 approx Any information would be greatly appreciated. Les

Do you know if Jane Arnold was related to Phoebe Arnold born in Aston around 1826. Married George Linnecor.

Many thanks for all the information Barrie. I'm still trying to sift through it to find out where the mix up happened. I think you may be right about Phoebe though as her name is cropping up more and more. I wonder if George got married twice! And why would he and Phoebe go to West Bromwich to...

The building was probably a Malthouse where they made Malt or it may have been a windmill as it was on top of a hill hence the name Highfield (Road). I remember in the late 40's/early 50's the area immediately behind the building had lock up garages on it. My Grandparents lived at No 17...

Yes I remember John and bumped into him a few times after he had left. Please give him my kind regards if you see him again. Les

Many thanks for the information. Seems to be a bit of confusion with the name spelling (Caffrey/Caffery) and some of the ages but thats wasn't unusual in those days. Thanks again. Les