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There is an article in the Birmingham Post today 1st October 2014 about a Victorian shop sign being discovered under the Watersrones sign during the work for the metro extension. Unfortunately it can't be removed and will be covered up again. The Sign says ..... & SON RAILWAY AND STEAMSHIP...

I think all the memorial inscriptions on the JQRG site have been copied from the actual headstones. Also they state the size of the headstone and the type of base it is on - I think they note if it has been laid down so I assume it is still in place.

Birmingham Daily Post - Friday 17th April 1874 Wall, on the 12th inst. age 1 year and 10 months Alice Jane only daughter of Charles and Sarah Elizabeth Wall of 27 Upper Hockley Street.

Key Hill N428 Sacred to the memory of Jane CHARMAN who died October 22nd 1871 aged 60 years. Also of Alice Jane WALL who died April 12th 1874 aged 1 year & 10 months and of Charles WALL father of the above who died August 20th 1874 aged 32 years. "Dearly beloved & deeply lamented." Also of John...

That's good - I thought I had found the wrong one as I Just noticed Oliver John Wall was born 1831 - died 1861 - what relation was the Oliver Wall that married Rebecca to the Oliver John Wall born 1831 - died 1861?

I am not sure if or how this might fit in with your family but I have found this death announcement: Birmingham Daily Post Saturday 21 January 1893 Wall, on the 17th inst. after much suffering Rebecca the beloved and much lamented wife of Oliver Wall 125 Unett Street on Family search there is...

Last weekend The Lickey Hills Local History society had an open day at the Visitor Centre to commemorate WW1. The society has been researching all the soldiers on the local war memorials. I noticed there are 4 soldiers on the memorial at St Chads Church, Rubery (picture on #12) they have been...

When I was looking at the directory listings for Residents of Salford House I noticed the following listings for 'Clive'. is this the same family at another residence - possibly close to Salford House? 1866 Mr. Henry Clive was listed at Highfield House, Gravelly Lane. 1868 Clive Henry Esq...

From the Birmingham Daily Post Friday 29th March 1895 Johnson on the 26th inst. at his residence Hockely Street aged 69 William Handley Johnson.

Well done Les that looks brilliant. Such a shame it is broken but at least people can see it now and read the inscription to the Cooper family. Thanks for posting the pictures.

So sad and shocked to hear that Dek has pased away. My thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.

From the Birmingham Daily Post Monday 15th January 1883 Godfrey on the 12th inst. aged 75 years Robert Godfrey of ? Arthur Place, Summer Hill Terrace, a minster of the Catholic Apostolle Church for nearly 50 years. From the Birmingham Daily Post Tuesday 28th March 1893 Godfrey on the 27th inst...

Well done Les - it's great you were able to work out where the grave is. Looking forward to seeing the Cooper grave when all the grass has been scraped off.

Perhaps he was nodding towards St.Augustines in Edgbaston - the tower and spire there is the tallest in Birmingham at 185 ft

Birmingham Daily Post 1890 - September 27th - indoor Gardener wanted. 1891 - April 22nd - sewing maid wanted -must understand dress making - address Mrs Ratcliffe Hoare, Salford House 1891 - June 18th - Gardener wanted must understand vines and glass and youth wanted to help in garden and be...

1879 - August 14th - Lady recommending a nurse - apply Salford House, Gravelly Hill 1883 - September 1st - Lady recommending a cook - address Mrs R H Clive, Salford House 1889 - September 27th - Salford House, Slade Road, Gravelly Hill, to be let or sold - in the occupation of Mr R H Clive

This advert from the Birmingham Journal indicates the size of the house and the estate. 1864 - December 31st - Salford house to let.

The adverts give an idea of the size of the house and what it may have been like. Birmingham Daily Post: 1861 - April 11th - cook wanted - used to managing a small dairy. 1862 - April 21st - strong boy wanted - accustomed to farm service 1862 - May 28th - to be sold 21 ewes and 32 lambs

The past residents of Salford House (from post office directories - thanks to Shera) 1849 - Gammon Thomas - glass manufacturer - Salford House, Gravelly Hill (also found by horsencart post #16) 1866 - Chamberlain Joseph Butler esq - Salford House, Gravelly Hill 1868 - Lunt Mr. Richard -...

Lyn, thanks for reminding us about this site, The photos are brilliant - keep up the good work with the tagging.