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    Congregational Church, Erdington

    About 1952-1955 I went to the Sunday school of the Methodist church in Station road every year we went to The Congregational church to join with their Sunday school choir to celebrate a day called Anniversary Sunday we all wore white and sang together in front of the large congregation. When...
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    IN OUR GARDEN 2023

    A bit of a 'turf war' going on in my garden, yesterday 2 sparrows spent most of the day in and out of a bird box today a pair of great tits are in and out of the same box. Not that it matters none of them stay very long because Mr. Robin does not allow intruders in his territory.:)
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    Coleshill Manor & Elizabethan gardens

    Tonyb Maxstoke Castle is well worth a visit. It is only open one day a year and this year it is 11th June. From the crossroads at the bottom of Coleshill High street, take the Blythe Road which becomes the Coleshill road and then right turn into Castle Lane. about 3 miles from Coleshill.
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    Looking for

    Have moved this to correct section (.Old friends , family and workmates) If any one has any information they must post it to Josey by personal message. Click into her name and go to 'start conversation'
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    LOOKING FOR

    As this query relates to living persons any information must be by Personal messages. Click into members name above and choose 'start conversation' this is strictly private.
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    MY FIRST/SECOND GRANDCHILD

    What a wonderful photo, you will have to post more as both Evie and Snowy grow up together.:)
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    R.I.P PAUL O'GRADY

    Paul O'Grady passed away yesterday afternoon age 67. I have loved watching Paul O'Grady for years, first as his alter ego Lily Savage and then admiring his love of animals. I will miss watching him on TV. I have got all of his books they are really interesting and amusing. Alberta
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    Wood? Blind match seller in Birmingham.

    All thoughts in my head, could Thomas be in prison in 1921 or could someone be 'after' him. so they have said he is dead. I thought we might have another Enos on our hands as when Thomas married Sarah in 1903 the certificate says Bachelor but on 1911 eldest son Thomas Joseph was born 1898. Does...
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    Wood? Blind match seller in Birmingham.

    Oh. crikey here we go again .Lyn this is worse than your Enos. Austin Browns parents were Thomas Joseph Brown and Sarah Bradley. on the 1921 census,(thank you lyn) Sarah says she is a widow, son leslie says father dead. Well there was a great resurrection by 1939 because Austin Brown is with...
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    Wood? Blind match seller in Birmingham.

    Very sad indeed. Just out of interest a bit more help from all of you (just like a dog with a bone me :grinning: . Frederick smith was found not guilty of murder, I can understand that, but in 1952 was there law of manslaughter because his actions were responsible for Austins death. and the...
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    Wood? Blind match seller in Birmingham.

    I don't know what to say, I am amazed. For 20 yearsI have helped other members with their queries and they have helped me but this beats it all, Tracey will be so shocked at the sad story but will solve her families mystery, Thank you all so very much. Alberta.
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    Wood? Blind match seller in Birmingham.

    I am afraid Wood was incorrect My daughter in laws granny was Doris May Wood nee Brown, she married Francis Wood in 1934. 1939 shows her born 1911. I have found Doris M Brown born 1911 mmn Bradley , too late to be on 1911 census. A Frederick Medolphus Brown (what a great name) married Ada E...
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    Wood? Blind match seller in Birmingham.

    Thank you all for your posts , I think I shall have to try to get more info on names, addresses etc and start again,
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    Wood? Blind match seller in Birmingham.

    I am hoping to get info for a relative. One of her family was related to a blind match seller who was murdered in Birmingham, near New street, in late 40s early 50s, his surname may be Wood. Any information received with thanks, Alberta.
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    IN OUR GARDEN 2023

    News on TV yesterday that we have not had enough rain this year so there could be hosepipe bans,:rolleyes:
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    Birmingham City Police 1839 - 1974

    Welcome to the forum. I was always proud of my Dad and In 1956 both of our fathers would have been outriders of the car carrying the Russian leaders Bulganin and Kuschov when they came to Birmingham, as a 14 year old I thought it was very exciting, I remember the day the bikes first came out...
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    IN OUR GARDEN 2023

    Grass really ,really long, we have 4 lawns 2 in front 2back. The sun shone yesterday and they were mown for first time this year ,they look beautiful and make the devastated garden look a lot tidier. I think that many of my plants have been lost but as Richard says we will wait a few weeks...
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    Egginton, George Henry

    George Henry Egginton died 1b Raddlebarn road , selly Oak , 21st September 1943 probate granted to Gwendoline A Egginton, widow, of 5 Westridge road on 19th november 1943 £988. 1b Raddlebarn Road, Selly Oak hospital. On 1939 with Gwendoline on census George occupation is sorting clerk and...
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    Egginton, George Henry

    Does this fit in with your family, George Henry Egginton , birth reg in March qtr 1885 . George Egginton married Rose Lily Cherry in 1909 1911 census 37 Lily road, Yardley , Surname Eggington George Eggington 27 Toolmaker b Wolverhampton Lily Eggington 25 George Henry Eggington age 2...
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    HAPPY 70TH VIVIENNE14

    Happy birthday Viv, have a lovely day Enjoy the sunshine, thinking of your poor freezing pals on BHF.:):):)
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