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Thanks for the great pictures Moma P. What a pity they demolished it. It looks such an attractive building. Jill

Thank you Chris for another useful link. O0

Please does anyone know that if an ancestor died in this war, where his death would be registered? I cannot trace the death registration of my great grandfather and wondered if the normal on-line listings would not contain it if he were killed abroad. Any help appreciated. :)

Astonian, Those words sent a shiver down my spine. I'm going to ring all my friends now. Jill.

I'm very sorry to read that the medal was stolen Nick - you wonder how these people can live with themselves.

Thanks for the link Nick and how sad to read the notification, although his wife must have been proud also. I notice the address is Balsall Heath. That's where I grew up! :)

Thank you Cromwell. The extent of your knowledge amazes me. :smitten:

Just who were they? A friend said they were a particular regiment and another said the British Army generally. A relative of mine always said he was one of them and he was in the Warwickshires (?) I think.

Dear Postie, Thank you very much. You're a star. :)

Dear Postie, Would you happen to have a photo of Birmingham Eye Hospital which I believe is now a posh hotel. I have a friend who is going to stay there and I would like to show her how it once looked. Thanks in advance for any help. :)

What a nice lot of replies. We also had a companion set, and a peg rug and toasting fork. Thanks for the memories. :)

A relative recently visited the Inge Street houses project and mentioned that we used to call the fire guard a 'bow'. The attendant was very interested to know if this was a regularly used Birmingham word. I know my mother used to say 'put the bow round the fire' but I'm not sure if it's...

Is this a picture of the old register office or is my memory failing me again? It's a really lovely picture.

This really resonates with me at the moment Robert. So enjoyed reading it.

Thanks for the links everyone. I didn't realise that babies could be born in the workhouse although the family were not living there Di which is reassuring as it's sad to think they were living there. I have since found the family on the 1871 census living in Bishop Street so they were out by...

Here's my brother sitting on the pig bin (or miskin)

Anyone remember the GO at the Maypole Pub. Kings Heath.

Gossip Tittle-tattle, idle chatter, Truth to the gossip doesn't matter, "What do you think? - no smoke without fire", Just pass it on and then retire With quiet glee the better to hear, The malice pass from mouth to ear, And as they damn, with voices hushed, A reputation bites the dust. As you...

Sorry I mean Lois

Syliva, I have found this link quite useful: https://www.amlwchdata.co.uk/occupations.htm