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Hello andy, I have been told that Harry Hampton is somewhere in my extended family tree - but only through marriage. Because I have been concentrating on my closer family I have not had time to research my exact connection or his war records. A cousin of mine - pomgolian - on this forum - may...

Thank you for sharing that with us Postie. My mum was from Ladywood and lived there till the late 1950"s so I love looking at photos of how it used to be. Also many thanks to Ingemar for contacting you with the links.

Waterstones with the corner missing (taken Saturday 10th May 2014) I feel very sad they have done this to this building :(

Here is an advert from Berrows Worcester Journal 18th October 1822. It must of been quite daunting for the children to be publicly examined! Also it seems the children were entered into some kind of ballot to get a place at the School - how sad for those who didn't get in.

So sorry to hear that Dennis has passed away. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

Hi Peter, I can't find anything in the old newspapers for this pub. Can you give the name of your relative that ran it as that may help find something (papers only go up to 1900 though).

It may help if you give the years your ancestor was there as areas/streets tend to change over the years.

I've got some pictures of Highbury Hall on my website https://www.bhamb14.co.uk/index_files/HIGHBURYHALL.htm Lovely photos Colin - I couldn't take many photos because of all the craft stalls and people. It was lovely to walk round though -I would definitely go again.

And finally some of the topiary in the garden. I did wonder if they were like this when the Chamberlains lived there and so I was pleased to find this film taken at Highbury which shows they were...

These lovely stained glass windows are towards the top of the staircase.

Sorry this photo is taken at a bit of a funny angle - I had to avoid the lights. The ceiling of the study is covered in wood panels with a marquetry pattern of leaves, the same pattern is repeated all over the ceiling (top of the photo). There is an ornate carved cornice, a small amount of wood...

Here are a few photos I took at Highbury hall. These are of Joseph Chamberlains study which has been left as a memorial to him. In the study there were some information boards and although I can't remember the exact words (should of taken a photo) one of his sons had told a friend that when his...

Re: Highcroft History Display panels unveiling THUR 2 JUN 11am-1pm Archway, Highcroft I don't think I've seen this building before - thank you for posting the photos for us to see.

In the old newspapers I can find an advert in 1873 for Left Works, Primrose Hill, near Aston.

That's a great result! I will have a look through my photos - I may have a photo that shows your Grave in section R. Key hill is a lovely cemetery - I love going there - but I always think it's best not to go there alone.

I would have done exactly the same Lyn - imagine if it had disappeared after everything you have done....:upset:

That's good news Lyn - although I expect you have grown quite attached to it by now ....lol :adoration: Thanks for letting us know.

Hi Jules there is a memorial inscription for your Birbecks. Go to the link Wendy has given in the post above https://www.jqrg.org and click on free memorial database then enter Birbeck in the search box and click on submit - the inscription and grave number will come up section R 256 - which...

Lyn, That's a great amount, thanks for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your back. Hope it is completely better soon.

Birmingham Daily Post 1894 June- an advert for a housemaid at The Croft, Yardley Road, Acocks Green apply Hoskins (so it seems by now it may of changed its name?) From The Era 1895 20th June -advert for the Birmingham Grand Theatre - Proprieter and manager Mr J W Turner, The Croft, Yardley...