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George Stevens was my 2x Great Grandfather. He was a printer at 19 Bromsgrove st. "William Reading, barman, was charged with having assaulted George Stevens, printer, Bromsgrove Street, on the 3rd of May. Mr. Dorsett appeared for the complainant, and Mr. Hemmant for the defendant. At about one...

Another group photo. Teachers at Heathlands Junior School,The Heathway, Castle Bromwich/ Shard End. C.1963. I wonder if anyone recognises any of these ?

Yes there were flats there. We lived there when I was just a baby, a long time ago !

One for aggie2347. Central Fire Station. April 1950. My Dad back row third from left.

This group photo is of employees at J & E Sturge Ltd. Lifford Lane. 1923. my Grandfather is is seated 6th from left front row.

Thanks for Beehive info, D.

Sorry to hear this,Mr Bleach taught me music. I remember he ‘volunteered’ me to sing in Alderlea choir that joined other schools in a concert at Birmingham town hall. It was Bizet Carmen c.1966.

Thank you so much Pedrocut,much appreciated.

Soil????

I wonder if anyone can add any info to this Group Photo. Taken in 1936. I can make out at the bottom of the cutting, Scotland, schoolboys, match?,Villa. My Dad is highlighted with the square around him. Thank you.

Family group photograph celebrating a family members 21st birthday.c.1932

Yes I remember it and I think it was called The Silver Queen.

Wondering why both the Father’s name and Profession are not included on this marriage certificate? witnessed by Robert Davenport and Jane Davenport. Mary’s Father was a Robert,as well as a Brother and Sister Jane. Thank you.

I remember going to Swanshurst Park with my cousin in the late 50s. The family lived in Jutland Rd. We would have a bottle of pop and a waggon wheel. Happy memories.

Castle Bromwich a beautiful place in 1905.

Yes that is correct

Hope you don’t mind me posting this extra information on the Davenport family. Not only was Baron John Davenport a philanthropist, donating £100,000 in July 1930 to establish the charity in his name and still going today with an estimated fund value of £30 million. But his cousin Frank R...

I do not have a close up photo of the book but as far as I can remember it was placed by the brewery employees. It records their appreciation of him being an excellent employer. Baron John was my 2nd cousin 3x removed,his great grandfather is my 4 times great grandfather Robert Davenport founder...

This is the resting place of Baron John Davenport.Brewer

This is the marriage certificate showing 10 Bull Ring.