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My nan, when asked how old something was or how long ago something happened, would always deepen her voice and say, with a wonderful Brummie brogue "Ohww! Donkey's Years", I still don't know what that means, but I use it, too, much to the puzzlement of my American friends:)

Hi Astonian, You mentioned St. Marks street: I am not sure if you are old enough, but just in case, do you remember a Sarah Fellows who lived in St Marks street (Richmond Place) in the 1940's? Thanks

"...Joseph's body was never recovered but I took a few poppies for him out of the fields and placed them underneath his name, that was the least I could do..." God bless you, Cromwell

I can't thank you enough, Cromwell; the pictures are grand. The French do keep the cemeteries looking smart, don't they. Most certainly, when you have a minute, send a couple in an email for me. Glad your're back home too. Was it an adventure in the Somme as well as a holiday? I am sure you'll...

Thank you Alberta for taking the time to dig into this. Facinating, this detective work, isn't it? :) All the best from sunny Michigan

Hi, I am researching my great grandfather James Gregory, engine driver, born about 1837, (his wife was Sarah Reeves) James was born in Birmingham, but I cannot find a listing in the BMD (I tried David James, etc). I cannot find a probable census listing previous to 1871, either (he married...

Hi Cromwell, If you are in the area, a picture of my great uncle Joseph Fellows' grave would be immensely appreciated. Details: Cemetery: VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL Country: France Locality: Pas de Calais Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 6. Joseph Fellows, age 22 Date of Death: 23/10/1918...

Cromwell, your help has been immeasurable. Thank you very much! I will look into buying those books on the great Worcester Regiment All the best,

Thanks, mate, but don't worry about me too much, Cromwell, it sounds like you have an awful lot going on, Glad you remembered your wife's birthday; I forgot my wife's once, we were newly married, so perhaps it was excusable (or so I thought). Let's just say it wasn't pretty :redface: My wife is...

Hi Sparkhill Lad, I have looked into your Charles a little. Here are a few details. I don't know if you already have these sort of details; if you need more, I will be happy to dig further. Who knows, we may be related 8) 1891 census: William H Fellows Head, 38, General Dealer Shop...

Great thread! Rod, the wav of the Merlin engine roaring by, sent shivers up my spine. What a great and mighty sound! Makes me proud. Even my kids like it :)

Hi Cromwell, I have just read your description of the battle of Dunkirk. I would describe it as marvelous, if it were not such a serious subject. It is very moving indeed. Thanks for taking the time to remind us all of the British people's suffering and bravery during those dark days in 1940

Thanks for keeping the knowledge alive, Cromwell, you prod us to never forget.

Interesting posts, Does anyone remember "Park Terrace" on Icknield Port road? that is where the Fellows' lived at the turn of the century. The back to backs were still there in the 60's, I believe. I wish it were as simple as going to Google Earth and having a look. :)

Here are a few more with the more likely familiar name of Lily, on the census. Was she born in Worcestershire or Warwickshire (or Staffordshire)? Name: Lily Clarke Birth: abt 1899 - Knightwick, Worcestershire, England Residence: 1901 - Knightwick, Knightwick, Worcestershire, England Name...

My great grandfather John Fellows, and many of his brothers and sisters, and later on, his children, lived in various houses up and down Icknield Port Road, during the late 19th and early 20th century, before settling down for good in St. Marks street, Ladywood. The entire family never seemed to...

My hat comes off to our brave, dependable, and resolute neighbor to the North "O' Canada", we shall not forget.

Great tip, Peter. I will order one myself, on the Cassini website, I expect, I love the old maps, those old cartographers were really great draftsman and artists

Thanks BillC, I do like these useful old maps

Great recomendation, Brummie Nick, looks like I a lot of great reading. Thanks, And thank you too, Cromwell for your help. I have found a couple of things on my great uncle Joseph Fellows (you guys are inspiring me): Fellows, J., 13271 L/Cpl. 23/7/19 1/8th Battalion MM medal awarded on...