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Agree with all that's been said, thanks to all who run this site. Since lock down I've been on more and more and each day more amazed at the information out there, and for the help everyone gives. Have a great Christmas despite the problems, and a happier New Year than the one that's drawing to...

Not sure what dates you lived in Doidge Road Smudger but don't remember any lads of that name

My contribution to this thread will perhaps be of interest to Smudger as he mentioned living near Brookvale park. I did also, in Abbey Road, George Road end, in one of the Semi detached Council houses. [Where did you live Smudger?] Ours were lovely houses having three bedrooms, a large hallway...

Love that recording of O Holy Night, really lifted my spirit this morning so thanks. As far as visiting or accepting visits this Christmas, as Lynn said, go with your heart. You know those who you would love to be with and whether or not they have been sensible to keep themselves away from it...

As a Brownhills resident found this most interesting

Best laugh I've had for ages. Thanks for that

We still believe in the healing power of Zam-buk and disappointed when we could no longer get it. However, about twelve months ago saw some in a catalogue. Price was terrible, about £6 for a little tin. Still bought it though. Still as good as ever. As far as Virol is concerned, can anyone...

This thread stirs up memories of our old 'black lead grate' as it was called. Arriving home from school to a roaring fire on winters day and sitting in front of it toasting some bread on the old wire toasting fork. As we had no other means of heat in the house mom often used bricks or the oven...

Missing going into four care homes this year with our Pastor to sing the usual carols. All the residents enjoyed it, and many appearing to be asleep, suddenly woke and joined in. Many of them in tears as it brought back lovely memories Hope next year better

Reminds me of the times I sailed my yacht on Brookvale Park and it got stuck on the island and i had to wait and wait and wait until someone in a boat retrieved it for me. Got fed up so started going to Salford Park instead

What a great video. It is amazing how the mind reacts to music. Before lock down my wife and I used to go into several care homes with our Pastor singing many of the old Hymns the older folk sang in their childhood. the response use to amaze us and the care staff. On one occasion one lady who...

The old Birmingham Co-op. Used the one on Slade Road Erdington, Mom's Divi No. was 171840. When a kid used to be fascinated by them putting money into the circular box, pulling the cord, and it shot to the cashier who then returned any change. Also remember the lovely smell of the saw dust on...

I also visited the office in the Witton cemetery on one occasion to find my nieces grave and they were very helpful. No charge made

Just looked at similar properties in area and going for 1.25 million. Wonder how much they were in early 1900s?

Hi Lyn. Mom was just Elsie Johnson with no middle name. DOB 19 10 1887. Thanks for info Janice, I'll look later. As you say could be old photo

Hi everyone, What a pity this site does not have a star rating system like the commercial world does where they ask you to rate them on services provided. If so I would be rating at the top. When I started this thread I never expected to come anywhere near the info. received. I have found out so...

Absolutely amazing. I don't know how to thank you all enough. So much clearer now. Yes, as I said before dad had large family and a number of names ring a bell. They were all in the gun trade and I remember Dad telling us once that his mom, when in London was a Gun Barrel browner and used to...

Yes the right DOB 17.9.88. His full name was Edward Johnson, no middle names. What confuses me is the fact he was born in Birmingham unless for some reason his parents moved down to London. Somewhere I have a card of his mothers burial in a cemetery in London and I know after the war we had a...

Wow!! How good are you all. Never imagined I would get so much info in such a short time. Thank you all so much. As far as my own family is concerned the reference to burial of Geoffrey in Witton could very well be my brother, and the Elsie M. could well be my sister, as said, possibly still...

Before I start I want to say a big thank you to all who run this site, and indeed for the help I am sure I will get. As I read through the various threads I am always amazed at the information people possess in one form or another and their dedication in research. I have always intended to...