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It seems strange to me that on the map(post 32) it was 82 when I know that the same building today is 79 same as when I worked there and the Member who started the thread is at 87 which was the Rope works which map says is 84.

When looking at the 1939 census Charles Banks is pub manager at 78-79 Caroline Street but the numbers are odd on one side and even the other.Strange!

I am confused about the Pub being at 79 Caroline street, because I worked at 79 Caroline street on the Corner of Northwood Street, now a new building with blue panels under the windows. I worked there in the offices, from 1958 to 1963 for the firm David Hollander and sons, EPNS manufacturers...

We closed the original thread because we thought it had said all that could be said about Peaky blinders so this one will be closed for further posts. Thanks for your contributions.

Stechford Hall Park which I presume was the surrounds of Stechford Hall has its' gate in Stechford road about a mile from its' junction with Bromford Lane or alternatively can be accessed from Coleshill Road just up from the fox and goose pub.

Hi Peter , I have moved your post to correct section.

The thread 29 pages has been open since March 2011 and will now be closed for further posts.

If you go to post 1 of this thread you will see why this thread was started. It was started to discuss Peaky blinders and the lawlessness of the times.

Thanks to everyone for their contributions to this thread.

Condolences to all Maurices family Rest in peace Maurice. Alberta.

I missed the opening music.

My friend phoned me yesterday and said she had some bad news for me,lol. My husband was delighted that the other love of my life was going to die, we shall probably divorce soon:):):) but before that I am going to ask him to buy me the Peaky blinders box set for my birthday:D

Harry Lane , 27092, 2nd b, Royal Warwickshire, 4th may 2017, age 28 Arras Memorial Remembered with honour son of the late George Lane.

I saw him years ago long before he was Thomas, heard his beautiful Irish accent in , The Wind that Shakes the Barley , 16 years ago. Roll on Sunday, sad that it will be the last series on TV:sob: and especially without Aunt Poll. Might buy myself the box set and watch it for evermore:):)

Leon George Pratt Yates son of George Mallen Yates and Laura Annie Pratt they married in kings Norton

Janice. George Yates death 22nd October 1914 born Stourbridge, 2nd Bt Worcester Regiment. Ypes Menin Gate . Leon George P Yates born Stourbridge 1883.

Counting the days:):):) but I am aware that Thomas Shelby and associates are not as brutal as the 'real' Peaky blinders or as ugly:)

He is buried at HAZEBROUK CEMETERY (11 G 16) this means Plot 11 row G grave 16. The war graves certificate reads ********************************************************************************************* Private E Smith, 2nd Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment. died 27th September 1915...

There appears to be only one Richard Shakespear (unusual spelling) in this area and he was born circa1874 He is in Cemetery Road. Smethwick in 1939 Richard Shakespear 31st Dec 1874 Rowland Shakesprear 1st July 1887 Hannah Shakespear 11th Jan 1880 siblings and all unmarried.

Birmingham Council is considering releasing the upkeep of the park to a Trust which it says will generate income for the upkeep of the park parts of which are in a state of disrepair especially the roads. Always think of it as a bit of countryside near to home.