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Hello Stitcher, Another wonderful creation. I always enjoy seeing your work. Thank you for posting them. I was a bit surprised to see the gun you mention, but it is obviously meant to be a toy as there are other toys in the picture. Anthea.

Viv, Lovely picture of the interior of the church. My mother and father were married there in 1926. Anthea

Definitely looks like the entrance to the Great Hall, Birmingham University. Anthea

Always enjoy viewing your artwork Eric. I particularly like this latest one. Anthea.

Thank you Sean for posting your video which I enjoyed watching very much. I also enjoyed the accompanying music. I left Birmingham eighteen years ago moving to Devon. It was interesting to see how much the City has changed during that time; for the better, I would say. Welcome to Birmingham...

Six Ways was the junction of Windmill Lane, High Park Road, Soho Street, Moilliet Street, Grove Lane and Lower Cross Street. Information from Black Country History, but probably all changed now.

I agree josie. I've just checked my old A-Z Birmingham street atlas that lists Price Street, Smethwick.

I used to live opposite the Dingles in Cole Valley Road and remember the Four Arches Bridge which one could cross to get to the Prefabs on the other side. I know the Prefabs were demolished and replaced by accommodation for the elderly. I found information about the Four Arches Bridge on this...

I believe the series is set in 1919 just after the first world war. I well remember my Dad, born in 1906, telling me about the peaky blinders who, he said, did have razor blades in the peak of their caps. I expect he knew a lot more about them being a teenager when the PB's were active.

It looked as though Tom had has his tongue cut out so I wondered - will there be a miraculous recovery? - will he be able to speak in the next episode ? We will have to wait and see - roll on next episode.....

Linclo, You say you have the copy of Edward Chitham's book 'Harborne A History' - on Page 63 at the bottom of the page is reference to a Marianne Bramwich. Do you think she may be one of your ancestors having the name you mentioned or similar spelling? Anthea

Thank you Leslam for the information which may be useful.

Stitcher, This was worth waiting for. All the time and effort you have put in to produce a most lovely piece of work. Anthea

Re: the peaky blinders My father was born in 1906 so lived close to that time, and I remember, as a young girl, my Dad relating those times and he told me about the peaky blinders who did have razor blades in the peak of their caps -otherwise why would they have been called Peaky Blinders?? I...

The Womens' Library in London have information regarding the Suffragettes. Should be able to contact via their website.

Horsencart, Enjoyed looking at those photos; brought back a few memories. Thanks for posting them.

Lyn, Very sorry to hear your sad news, please accept my condolences. The fond memories of your Dad will last and comfort you. Anthea.

libdan123, I am not familiar with the name Pitts Wood as when I was at Woodhouse Road School we children were told that the place attached to the school was called The Spinney. If you look at the photo of West Boulevard to the left where the policeman is on horseback, you can see some...

I think the banner reads 'We love school' but not sure. The two other pictures I tried to post didn't work for some reason. But I am pleased the main one of the sandpits transferred OK and is a very good photo. Anthea

Hopefully, a picture of the sandpits before they were filled in. The farm buildings are at the top of the hill where the flats were later built. I hope the first picture can be enlarged ? The sandpits are to the right and the farm buildings are at the top of West Boulevard to the right of the...