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Alf, thanks for replying. I did try that. I found a few comments but unfortunately couldn't find any photos. I am hoping there's a photo of how the store looked in the forties, if someone can help please.

My mother (aged 78) worked at Greys store in Bull St sometime during the early 40's. I've been trying to find a photo or some old advertising to show her, but so far can't find anything on the internet, even after a Google search. Can anyone help, please?

I'm looking for information or photos of Hope Lodge. It was a home for unmarried mothers in Edgbaston. Would appreciate any information on how it would have been during the 1930's, when an ancestor gave birth there.

Thanks dollyferret - that does give me some kind of idea of what the job was! Sounds very boring though. :zzz: Don't know how my g/grandfather stuck it for over 50 years....

My g/grandfather worked as a barrel shaker in a rivet factory. Can anyone tell me more about this job please?

My father was born in Malthouse Lane. My family also had connections with Wright Road and Shaw Hill. I used to live in Alum Rock during the early 60's. My dad is 85 now and would love to see some photos of how the area used to look, but I havn't been able to find any pics on the web. Does anyone...

Thanks to everyone for your replies. I've uncovered some more information since I first posted this topic. My grandfather operated his illegal "betting shop" from the back of his china shop. I believe the "china shop" was probably the front room of his house, which was  in the Chester Street...

Just like to say thankyou to John and Pete for your comments. Does anyone else have any memories of the bookies runners?

Sweetshops Thanks Peter, but I don't think there is actually a connection with the sweetshop which was ran by my relatives. I'm pretty sure that the sweetshop they had wasn't in that area.

Currently researching Chester Street, post WW1 to 1940's. Can anyone tell me the names of the nearest pubs in that area? Also looking for any info on bookies and how they operated at that time. Thanks