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Hi i have a relative aged 12 who was arrested in Aston ion 27 Sep 1889, and he was sent to Gem Street Industrial School. Would anyone know what 'Section 16 Beyond Control' means please? Best wishes Alison

Hi Would anyone know how to clean these chair studs please? I am not even sure what they are made of. Also what would be the best way to clean the chair wood and spindles? Thanks ever so much. Best wishes Alison

Thanks everyone I have been off line for awhile but really do appreciate ali your replies and help.

Thank you, thank you, thank you I really appreciate you all taking the time to respond. Thanks to each of you and a special thanks to you Mort for such a clear comprehensive plan of action. Best wishes Alison

Hi I wonder if I could pick your brains please. My in-laws have died and I need to clean their wooden kitchen counters. I have never cleaned wooden kitchen surfaces before and therefore don't have any idea how to clean and oil them. They have sticky surfaces and have water stains in places and I...

Thanks so much for your comments. Not sure who did it but I certainly take on board what you have said.

Great suggestion. Any ideas of what you would put there, how it could look? I'm not very good with ideas around this sort of stuff.

Thanks Vic. I thought the pipe would have been pushed in too. As you say I won't be pushing it back further into the wall. I hadn't thought about getting plaster or dampening the wall first. Is plaster better than polyfiller because it is cheaper or because it will give a better finish?

Hi Would anyone have any advice on how to fill this hole please? There used to be a gas fire where the hole is. The gas has been professionally capped off. I thought I would fill the hole up slowly by building up layers of Polyfiller but I think the pipe will protrude from the wall. Best...

Thanks for that. I noticed that too but as yet haven't been able to find a link.

No I can't seem to find anything.

Hi I cannot find a marriage for James Callow's parents William and Eliza. GRO index lists her maiden name as Peerss. Do you agree it is Peerss or could it be another name? Best wishes Alison

Thanks for reminding me about that Janice. Much appreciated. :)

Thanks for that. When I use the census I have a lot of people who live at the 'back of' or '6 court 3 house' etc. I am not sure how the numbering system of back to backs actually work.

Thanks Richard, really appreciate that.

Crikey thank you. You are such a mine of information. I get so confused by the addresses and courts etc., so would the address have been Court 6, 53 Northwood Road?

Hi Mikejee Thank you so much for your answer and explanation of German Silver. Where do you find the 1845 directory please? Best wishes Alison

Thanks Lyn, will do.

Hi Can anyone make out the name of this street please in 1847. Also what is a German Silver Polisher? Thanks for your help. Best wishes Alison

Is this the same pub? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-66421163