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W H Burson died in1931 and was living at 27 Willes Rd,Winson Green.Just round the corner from Baccus Rd.Ws this his shop address?Or perhaps it was in Handsworth New Rd. Regards John Hughes

On the1911 census William Henry Burson b 1869 was living at 221 Baccus Rd.Winson Green he was a Hair Dresser.Was his shop at his home Address or was it else where? Say Soho Rd Regards John Hughes

Hello Astonian Nice to hear from you.I was there for 46 years starting in Testing M/c dept,then Planning. I have been in touch with Stephen Barker who is also on this forum.He was in the Drg Office. I belong to a group of ex Avery's who meet every 2 weeks at the old Nettlefolds sports ground in...

Hello Stephen I see you are a ex-avery apprentice as I am. How many of old Avery people look at this forum? I was at Averys from 1940 to 1992 Regards John Hughes

Re: Harriet Wheeler Many thanks again John H

I am looking for information possibly via Electoral Rolls about Harriet Wheeler who married Harry Wheeler in 1916.On the 1911 census they both lived at 3 Addison Rd,Duddeston.Harry died in 1930.Harriet was b 1874 and was married to John Jonathan Crisp who was still alive when she married Harry...

Re: Electoral Roll Thank you very much for this detailed information.I have sent a copy of this to the Grand daughter of John Crisp.She used to live at Great Barr but now lives in Brighton and is bringing her Tree up to date. Keep up the good work Regards John Hughes

Re: Electoral Roll Thanks for the reply.I have the above information and have entered this on my tree.Its what happened to John Jonathan after 1911 that I would like to find out.It is strange that Harriet is said to be Harry's sister. Perhaps would prevent wagging tongues about a women living...

Any informaton about John Jonathan Crisp b about 1869Brockford Suffolk.He married Harriet Jordan 1892 in aston,She married Harry Wheeler in 1916 saying she was a Widow.There is a John Crisp on the 1911 census a widower living in a Lodging house 76 Lower Essex St Bham.he was a Blacksmith the...

The mention of the boat house brings many happy memories,around about 1944 aged 14 I spent many hours Hiring the boats.A very good selection,plain rowing boats ,Skiffs.Canoes,Rob roys? Happy Days John Hughes

Bob tells me Norman is in good health but he has not seen him for some time.They exchange Xmas cards. Two others you may re-call.Jack Ridgeway,not in the best of health.Jack Walford. What part of the Drg office did you work in? Regards J H

Clive,Stan and myself were on Planning,Marys boss was baldy Bill who led us on a wasted strike .I used to park my car in your mothers Rd ,Babbington when I did my shopping on the Soho Rd.I shall pass on your regards at our next meeting. cheers John

Helo Steve We meet every 2 weeks at the old Nettlefolds sports ground in Londonderry Lane starting at 2 till 4.We met yesterday.There are about 50 of us.all in late 70 or 80 years old.We have a mixture of works or office staff about 50 fifty men and women.We have a mixed program of games and...

When I made the visit it was with a group of ex Avery workers who meet up every 2 weeks and some of them keep in touch with those still at Soho.They tell me that the design is still done there then the actual manufacture is done in China.The finished product is shipped back to Soho for the final...

I went to Soho last week to see the Titanic Exibition.It is very sad to see how little seems to be going on there,when I worked there it was a hive of activity. John Hughes

The quick answer is not very often.I lived with my Grandmother from birth 1930 in a back to back house at GROVE Rd Colmore Avenue Kings Heath.Gas lightning,cold water.one coal fire in the one down room,Lav up the yard.There was a tin bath which I used as a very young lad.My Gran and her...

Re: Annie Wall A Google search gives Hawksley Mill the top mill on river Rea.Was first recorded in 1255 and survived as a Corn Mill untill c1890.Hawlsley Mill lane served as a way to get to the Austin Village built for the Austin Workers after the first World war.I was born in the Austin...

It was a class cinima.i first went there about 1938 to the Sat.morning show for children.then over the years many visits. When I discovered girls around 1946 took Jean,Barbera,Joyce,Jackie.Around 1948 moved to Northfield changed to the Danilo and Patrica Happy days JH

Thanks Suzanne Not what I am looking for.I have been told that Mary Jane travelled to Canada in 1895.She would have not been married aged about 20. It is possible that 1895 is not correct but it looks as though she is there on the 1901 census Thanks anyway JH

Thanks Les I have looked at genes but my standard membership does not cover the passport section Regards John Hughes