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Hi Rock House. Did you ever find any further information re the 'Sarjants' ?

I remember a couple of bands that played regularly at The Lamp Tavern in Barford street. They were ‘Dr Dee’ and ‘The Indigo Blues Band’. Both played popular covers. Anyone else remember them or others that played there?

Thanks for the information. I am planning visit to bham library in the hope there may be records of attendance, registration.

Hi all, My great grandparents, Alfred George & Mary Sarjent lived at 122 Lower Tower Street in 1881. Alfred was a Letter Cutter. Any ideas out there re: schools, etc. I assume all the children in the street would go to the nearest school, any thoughts?

Relatives, Samuel Sims & wife Emma lived at 30 Bishop Street in 1881

Isn’t it great when you find a thread that is relevant to your family. Alfred Sarjant was my maternal grandfather, he was married to Lillian Rowlett. He did move to Weston Super mare in mid 50’s with his daughter Margaret & husband Stanley Sims. They bought and ran a guest house for 3/4 years. I...

The back room of the Lamp (Lilly Langtrey's) was so named by the then landlord Roger Lazell. Roger was a familiar face around the 'gay' community in Birmingham. He had the back room renovated witha domed roof light. This was used for various functions including, live music, parties, etc. Named...

Happy Happy days. Working at JU was indeed an education. I leant a lot about life in general from fellow employees. The elitist attitude of the ‘Lithographers’, the eclectic bunch of machine assistants who added to the multi-cultural workforce. Great characters and great times to look back upon...

Hi again. I have attached my Heaton tree (as far as it goes). Maria Heaton is my connection to the family. I would appreciate any assistance in verifying the info I’ve collected.

Would be great to be able to view John & Mary’s wills. My connection is I am descended from Maria Heaton (1807-1872) who married into the Sims family. I have now been drawn into the Heaton tree because of the association with the Mint. Any help would be appreciated

Maria Sims (ne Heaton) died on 18th February 1878 In Aston, Birmingham

Hi Lisaman I have details of Heaton tree going back 5 more generations from Richard (1755-1839). Also have info on Maria's other sister Kaziah. She married into money (John Yates - who's company made spoons, etc) and lived in Chester Road, Boldmere. Would be good to compare notes

Hi Lorraine. I was a printer at James Upton starting in 1973 and worked for them until 2000. I remember the name "Ernie Reader". Would be great if you could post a copy of the picture you mention.

Mary Sutton's son Billy took up the stall on New Street Station. He always gave my mom large bunches of flowers on her way home from work.

Hi to all you Heatons. Maria Heaton born in 1807 was my GGG Grandmother. She married Samuel Sims in 1824 and following his death married his brother William Sims in 1854. Has anyone any further Heaton family information?

Hi Misssarj My mother was Margaret Sarjant (1930-1988) who's family lived around Aston/Witton. Grandfather was Alfred Henry Sarjant (1901-1956), GGrandfather was Alfred George Sarjant (1872-1949). be good to hear from you if you recognise any of these names. Good hunting

Hi Astoness - I see that you have previously posted pics of Hospital St on the forum. Unfortunately they are not there now. I believe that my GGGG Uncle Joseph Midlam Sims is registered as working at No. 73 as a Hat maker. It would be great if you could re-post the pics.

Wow, Pedro where did you find this?

You guys are amazing, thanks for your help. John Yates was a manufacturer in Birmingham and quite wealthy as I have discovered. Would be great if I can find the location of his home (The Laurels)

Hi. My name is Sims and my GGG aunt “Kaziah Yates” lived at the Laurels in 1861 on Chester Road. Try as I might I cannot find a map that shows this house. Any info would be greatly received