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  1. jpsmyth

    Solihull Ice Rink

    I'm trying to track down information about "Bert's" (HuBERT Owen Oldacres) ice skating partner Marjorie Frances Sandel. I believe her husband was called Jack Sandel and if my research is correct her maiden name was "Summers". Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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    1 Springfield, Erdington, Aston

    Hi, I'm trying to find an original map / picture of the address 1 Springfield, Erdington, Aston where one of my ancesters lived. Shes was called Kate Mary Vaughan. I believe she was born at 9 MAY 1886 • 55 Stewart Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Her death I can't find, I believe her husband...
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    H.B.Oldacres,

    Wow, a lot to process. I'm trying to learn from my mistakes and throughly verify before moving forwards. Frustratingly slow but that said very rewarding when links are made. Thanks ever so much for your help it makes me feel behind the curve!
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    H.B.Oldacres,

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    H.B.Oldacres,

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    H.B.Oldacres,

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    H.B.Oldacres,

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    H.B.Oldacres,

    Interesting turn, it appears my Great Grandfather had multiple shops. See the advert below:
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    Alum Rock Road Shops

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    H.B.Oldacres,

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    H.B.Oldacres,

    Harlew Caravans was owned by my Great Grand father....see clip below.
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    H.B.Oldacres,

    Owen, again interesting as the name features as a middle name. As a possible link I've found a Florence "Owen" Oldacres which may well be Hubert's sister
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    H.B.Oldacres,

    Another thread I'm trying to pull..... My Great grand Aunt lived at 171B Bordesley Green, East - any photo links?
  14. jpsmyth

    H.B.Oldacres,

    Hi, I'm tracing simply for family research but I gather Hubert was a very wealthy draft Dodger which is interesting in its own right.
  15. jpsmyth

    H.B.Oldacres,

    Morning I have records as follows: This advert printed: Evening Despatch Birmingham, West Midlands, England 04 Jun 1954, Fri The business seemed to move to a new location, I have records confirming they also lived at the 41 College Road address but photos so far have eluded me. Kellys 1937...
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    H.B.Oldacres,

    HI, I'm trying to get hold of some photos of my Great Grand fathers shop which was known as "H.B. Oldacres" also any background information would be appreciated. I know it was some kind of hardware / builders merchants, my great grand father was called Hubert Owen Oldacres - I'm keen to...
  17. jpsmyth

    St Clements Church Nechells

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