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Celia My Dad was evacuated to Cum Ammon (not sure about spelling),near Aberdare, South Wales, in 1940. He was 5 or 6 years old and went only when the bombardment of Handsworth was very bad.He was the only one from his class , he remembers. He says that a bus went aound all the local schools and...

I haven't been very successful finding out where this address is. I'm assuming it was demolished in the 1960's. How long has this district been know as Newtown; I was surprised it was Newtown in 1911? This is my gt grandparents' address in 1911, John William Jessop was a pikelet and muffin...

Thanks Paul Yes,everyone is very helpful, even to those of us who ask near impossible questions. Lulibell

Dear all readers of this thread, May I point out that Herbert Cornelius Jessop was born in 1851, not 1845, sorry.I was relying on my memory. Thank you Lulibell

Mike Thank you so much for taking time to reply to me. This morning, it was a lovely surprise to find you'd replied again. It's wonderful to be able to find out about our ancestors lives like this; you've made my day! This is so interesting that I'm sharing this with my parents, sisters, cousins...

Thanks Ladylinda I'll see whats it like on google earth, i'll do the same for the other addresses Lulibell

Thanks Mike You've been so helpful Lulibell

Paul, Where is Foley Street, Wednesbury, please? is it still there? Thanks Lulibell

Hi I've searched your wonderful forum in the hope I may find one of the establishments I've found my gt grandfather, John William Jessop born 1874 living and working in the censuses. I was wondering if any of you have knowledge of pubs/breweries at these addresses 1881 Morville Brewery 95...

Hi Lyn and Polly Sorry, photo not with me . Sadly found William's death certificate 1943, occupation was cleaner at Bus depot. I may well research Tom more and may find his descendents!! Lulibell %))

Thanks Lyn I've sent it to Mum and her cousin. I thought it may be the 1920's, but Tom does look older than 40-50ish! Thanks for your instant reply! Lulibell

Thanks for showing picture of Tom Pitt, the street cleaner. It may be may gt grandfather, William's brother, Thomas born 1878. I know there are a lot of Pitts about but mine do seem to become cleaners as they get older, after being builders labourers and carters. Do we have a date or approximate...