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Here is an article about publicans being fined for keeping their houses open at improper hours on Sunday. Listed is George Bromage, Nelson Inn, Severn Street The Birmingham Daily Post - Thursday 16th May 1861

Just to confirm Mike's comments about 16 Severn Street disappearing when the Railway Yard was expanded here is an advert in 1895 for an auction by direction of the Midland Railway Company for the fixtures and fittings and brewing plant of the NELSON INN, Severn St, along with the building...

I thought it was a really good report - so often reports can feel rushed because they don't have time to show much but I thought the interviews were really good and they showed some lovely shots of the plaque, the memorial and all the people there. There were quite a few shots of Lyn -...

Thanks Lyn :encouragement: will definitely be watching it ....and recording it :adoration:

Can't wait to see it Wendy and have set it to record too :)

It seems Henry Donne made a lot of improvements to the Hall and didn't stay long. Does the guide book mention William Clements? In the Berrows Worcester Journal 8th Nov 1873: Marriage of Margaret Mary, daughter of William Clements Esq of Blakesley Hall Not sure how long he lived there but it...

I found this advertisement in the Birmingham Daily Post dated 19th May 1900: Blakesley Hall up for auction 'by the direction of Henry Doone Esq - whose engagements require him to remove his residence'

Lovely pictures ellbrown. Reading through the thread I noticed Jennyann's post about the will of Charles Hopkins and wondered if any relatives were found. I found the following Marriage announcements in Berrows Worcester Journal. 17th Dec 1853 - Mrs Hopkins of Blakesley Hall to Joseph, Son of...

Thank you to everyone who posted pictures - I have just been looking through them all. It is lovely to see the plaque in place at the memorial - I think it looks wonderful where they have put it. A big well done to everyone involved! I am rather hoping this isn't the end of the story though - I...

Northfield Manor House (Picture from Birmingham Updates twitter page)

Awful News -I have just seen a report saying that Northfield Manor house is on fire - 21.15pm Wednesday 30th July 2014.

I can't be there today but I am thinking of you all and feeling very proud of Lyn and all the hard work she has done to ensure this plaque was put back on display. It must be a wonderful day for Ken to know the plaque he rescued from a demolition site 40 years ago will once again be on view to...

That's brilliant Lyn - what a fantastic result you have had to your appeal - well done!

https://ahistoryofbirminghamchurches.jimdo.com/birmingham-st-martin-in-the-bull-ring/st-luke-bristol-street/ Is this it Wendy? Scroll down for older image.

Hi linclo - did you know that you can download the will of Theodore Price of Harborne from the National Archives - it costs £3.30 it may give clues to any properties/estates he owned. https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/details?uri=D34245

Toby is lovely - I am so glad you have managed to find the right dog for you and Sooty. Toby is such a lucky dog to have you as his new owner. I love how his tail curls over his back. I hope to see a painting of him very soon.

Well done Phil. Sounds as if it was a sort of lodging place for men with little or no money. I wonder if it appears on any maps?

Hi Linclo, welcome to our friendly forum. The name suggests to me a very small cottage or perhaps a small pub. Were there any other clues on the census? A street or road? Do you know what building/ address came before and after this building on the census? Does the building only exist on the...

I would love to hear how his medal survived.

What a lovely painting of the pub where your dad was born. It is amazing that Eric has managed to paint it from just an old sketchy picture and a description. Well done Eric - your talent and your kindness are incredible.