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Thanks John. Surname is James, I will send you a message later with their first names, don't want to hi-jack the thread! Simon

My Great Grandmother had 6 brothers and 4 of them lost their lives in the First World War, i'm currently researching them but unfortunately its such a common surname that the results are going to take a lot of weeding out, not helped by the fact that i'm not sure yet which four perished. Its...

I worked on a project here in the library (Trinity College Dublin) almost exactly 10 years ago in conjunction with Thompson Gale to add to their online collection. Back then it was microfilmed and they provided me with a long list of several thousand books and pamphlets that they wished to copy...

The image might just represent somebody turning into a skeleton while waiting for their books to be delivered or their requests answered...... (me being cynical) :D Simon

That's a lovely photo of Hockley garage with a Guy Arab emerging from it. By all accounts it was a great garage to work in and a pity that it has closed but at least the building still stands. The photo would have been taken between 1967 and 1969. Simon

Most interesting Terry, I wasn't aware of Sarah Guppy at all. Thanks for posting. Simon

Definitely will Viv, just in the middle of moving house too so things a bit chaotic!! Simon

I really wish I was able to make this meet but as luck would have it i'm not over in Brum until the following Friday, as many of you know my planned visits tend to tie in with running days at Aldridge (formerly Aston Manor) Transport Museum, the annual open day being 10th July. Simon

There appears to be another shelter to the right although its facing the other way. The occupants of both were probably lucky survivors. Simon

Congratulation Lyn on becoming a nan and very best wishes to the rest of the family at this happy time. Simon xx

It doesn't do anything for me either, looks a bit like the inside of a box of After Eights with all those black "sleeves"!! Simon

We have a copy of Shakespeare's First Folio here too, I only got it out for a reader to consult a few days ago. Ours has all the plays bound together in the one volume. Simon

Yes indeed most had folding hoods of varying strength and effectiveness! Speaking with my bus enthusiast hat on the first in the line isn't actually a charabanc but all the others are... Simon

We still use flour paste here in the library for light repairs to book bindings. Simon

A lot of bus enthusiasts ask that a bus is present at their funerals or in many cases the families think it appropriate to have a vintage bus there so my guess is that is whats happening here. The bus is a lovely Guy Arab III that is carrying two different registrations.

Still not found unfortunately. Nine of the Mercs however made it out in service on Monday but it was down to seven on Tuesday so these are their very final days.They served most areas of the city in the last 17 plus years and for me the bus scene will be a lot less interesting with their...

Sadly I can't be there Lyn but will be over in mid October for a week. Never seem to make it over when the stores are open!! Simon

The museum will be running a free bus service for the Dollman Street Stores open day on Saturday 12th September probably using the Bristol VRT in Staffordshire Tramways heritage colours. Departures are from Snow Hill (Lloyd House) at 10.20 and every hour at 20 mins past the hour until 15.20...

Hi Dave, the Birmingham Ultimate machines were 5 roll machines. Wolverhampton used them as well as did many operators outside the West Midlands. Cheers Simon

Very difficult one to call as its so derelict and the view very limited.