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    What are the best subscription sites?

    A couple of months ago, I can recall a member posting this question - re: family history. Can't find it now. Can anyone help? Many thanks...Florence :)
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    Part of Brandwood End Cemetery 'sell off'

    In Adrian Goldberg's Birmingham Mail article dated 16 Apr 09, he mentions that Coun Neville Summerfield wants to sell off a section of the cemetery to a property developer to build 38 new houses. With the money raised from the sale he hopes to restore the rundown chapels on the site :( Anyone...
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    Baker Martin still trying to find my father

    Re: still trying to find my father Harley....have you seen this website? www.findmyrealdad.com Wishing you all the best with your search....Florence :)
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    Les ross retires

    And he's not telling!
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    Les ross retires

    Jean....How do you know Les hasn't joined the forum under another name? ....Florence
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    Selly Oak Hospital

    Gosh, you've been busy clicking away anniekei :)....Thanks for the great photo's of that beautiful building. It's so sad. Florence :(
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    Church register entries

    Another good one Jeoffry :D I'm really curious now....Florence
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    Church register entries

    Had to laugh at that one Phoebe :D ...Florence
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    Church register entries

    Hi suemalings and Bojalu :) Thanks for the response....Looks like it could be fun to do a bit more delving. Regards, Florence :)
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    Church register entries

    Phoebe mentioned in another thread that additional information may be given on church register entries other than recorded on the certificates. I wasn't aware of this. Does it happen often? Florence :)
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    Selly Oak Hospital

    Oh no....not another one anniekei :(:( Many of us feel as dismayed as you....we are always asking WHY! Regards, Florence :(
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    See Birmingham by Post Card

    As always I so enjoy looking at this wonderful thread.... Thank you everyone for the pictures and the history. Regards....Florence
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    Parents of our parents.

    Jean - This is a GREAT thread....I think I've seen almost every photo - because they are so interesting and in the hopes of recognizing someone I can put a name to. You never know! Looks like it will go on for ever. All the best....Florence :)
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    What / Where (group picture)

    I'm really intrigued by your picture garethnash....Which ones are your g/grandparents - and do you know any of the others? Hope someone can help you. Florence :)
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    Pubs in 1881

    Thanks for the link maggie :) Same here, it only bought up the Cross Keys, Erdington when I typed in the name of my ancestor :)
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    Request for advice re age ranges

    Chris_Baker...Thanks for that. I've always wondered about the age limit. Now why didn't I ask?? All the best....Florence :)
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    i am on a mission

    Hi Lyn....Very best wishes for your Dad's ongoing recovery. Don't forget to stop for a cuppa when you are wading through all those papers. Regards....Florence
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    Frederick Cadby - Worcester Regiment

    Hello there Lesley-Ann :) Welcome to the forum. Sorry...unable to help with the photo's of your g/grandparents Frederick & Emily Cadby. However, Frederick's sister, Blanche Maud Cadby, is my husbands grandmother, thereby making your Frederick his g/uncle. The one thing we do have is a...
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    My TV debute.......oh dear!

    Wendy...I'd LOVE to see it on the big screen :D What a great sport you are...Thanks for posting. Florence :)
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    friends reunite after 40 years

    Hi lyn...Love to read happy stories like this :) Must have been really nice. Regards...Florence :)
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