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Hi all I have found the above listing in the Kelly's Directory. A family member has found an interesting map on BHF and it looks Like Tyndall Street was once in the Jewellery Qtr. I would be really grateful if I could get a map with number 16 shown and any other info on the listing would be...

Yes, good one Phil, I think that's right, but I wanted to run it past the Oracle's (members) on here.

Hi Mikejee, yes, I did make a mistake, but I have changed the listing now. Thanks for pointing it out and thanks for the map.

Thanks horsencart and Phil, but was it actually a residence or a business/workshop?

Hi Could anyone tell me if 15 Louisa Street was a residence in 1873 please. I suspect it is, but I have just found a relation living there in 1873 who is listed as a painter and decorator. It's been 24 hours of discovery as regards my family tree. Thank you

Hi all I found a listing in the Kellys Directory for 105 Lozels Road, William Strawbridge, tripe dresser. If there is any information anyone could furnish me with regarding this, I would be really grateful.

Hey Mikejee Great info. Wow, I knew you would get me a map, but the other info about Wimbush, fascinating. Er, you probably know this is coming, but a pic would be unreal!!!!! Great work though Mikejee, thank you.

Hi all I have just found a Kelly's directory entry for 1900 at 310 Bolton Road for a bakery in the name of Harry Strawbridge. I haven't checked to see if he is a relation, but it's interesting all the same. Any info or pics/maps would be appreciated. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thanks MWS, my Dad was born in 1936 and he,wasn't born in TFG. But then I wasn't totally sure, you have answered my question, thank you.

Hi Lansor Thanks for looking into that and posting your findings. I hadn't seen that info but I have contacted gayBirmingham remembered, but I didn't get a reply. I will try it again and may even give them a ring. Thanks for jogging my memory, I will let you know how I get on.

Hi all I can remember going to number 5 Tinkers Farm Grove in 1977/8 until my Nan died. What year were the houses built? Can anyone remember the Strawbridge's from number 5? Thanks

Hi all A family member called Freda Strawbridge was killed in a motorbike accident in 1936. I would like to learn more about what the motorbike community was like at that time when Freda was alive. What motorbikes were about, where did they meet, where did they go? Anything I could learn...

Hi all I don't know if it's me but, this year is flying by already. The June meet up isn't that far away!!!!!

Hi Lansor No, nothing as in the way of news, LGBT Birmingham have added my search to their March newsletter. I have found him on the electoral register in Soho Hill in 1955, but other than that, nothing else. I went to see one of my relations last weekend and he said that he could remember a...

Re paint on feature wall is complete. The Eric looks wonderful.

Hi all I will be coming to the meet on the 23 June.

Hi all Yes Lyn, I had good luck winning an Eric! Eric, the painting is on the wall in my hall. I have taken some plates and another painting down so as not to take the shine off your painting. It meant a polly filling job and now I need to re-paint a feature wall, but well worth it. Thank you!

Hi all. I enjoyed the meet up. I won one of Eric's fantastic paintings, thank you Eric. Nice to meet you all and see you in June. Kat

Thanks Cookie273UK.

I think someone said there was parking available at the meet-up? Is it free parking please?