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On Carl's programme today, Lynn, a member of Friends of Rookery, who are fighting for the future of the Grade 2 listed manor house in Erdington, was informing everyone of the open day on Sat 18 October from the afternoon through to evening. All will be welcome :) This may be the last time the...

Hi carole-fordy, Would it be a good idea to have back up folders with all your copy photo's etc? .......Florence :)

Hi Big Gee - Just click on search top right and type in Tony Hancock. You will find lots of threads there. Regards....Florence

Hi clareharvey800, Oh...so near, and yet so far :( Wonder if it will be the same for me? Hi djFRENCH, You mention that you have done some research on the Butler family. It has always been said in my family that we were related to William Butler of M&B, though during my own researches I've...

I'd like to say a big thank you once again for all these wonderful pic's of our home city. Compulsive viewing - and VERY nostalgic!.....Florence

Hi JoanH, A couple of weeks ago, I went in to the Birmingham Library Archives to apply for the school records of my father who died in 1958. Although there is a 100 yr closure period, in certain circumstances you could be lucky and they MAY release them. You need to fill in a form with all...

Hi Sparkhill lad, Can I suggest you show an image of the name. Someone is bound to help... :) Florence

Can't tell you Mom's Co-op number as I use part of it as my pin number - easy to remember. My own was 396127...Florence

:) Hi Dave...Will do. Thanks...Florence

Hi Dave, Thanks for that. It's useful to know such things are available....Florence :)

Dave, Re your mention of the 'COPY SERVICE' request. Are you referring to the LDS? Never knew you could do that. Regards...Florence:)

Hi fatmark, Many thanks. I'm enjoying looking through these great photo's. No litter or graffiti! Love the petrol pumps overlooking the pavements....Florence

Hi motorman-mike and all the other posters. Just a little thank you from me too, for putting on all these wonderful photo's of our great city. Really enjoying this thread. Regards, Florence

Hello Harley..... Maybe the Salvation Army could help you in your quest, as they are well known for finding missing persons. Good luck.....Florence :)

Hi Jane, You will need to put in what detail you know about your gg/grandad to get the ball rolling....Best of luck....Florence :)

Hi all, I've just been tying up the info in your posts, and you are 'spot on' :) Looks like it is the Frederick Cadby of parents Samuel & Sarah C. Cadby who married Emily Airey and had son Cedric. MikeG - Many thanks for the offer to scan, but no problem for me. I can get a copy when I go to...

Hello everyone, What a lovely response. Thank you all for taking the trouble to do a look up. Lots of info there to digest and work on. Kind regards...Florence :)

Can anyone help with any possible additional information on: Frederick Cadby, private, service No: 19700 died 10/8/1915 aged 42....9th Battalion Worcs Regiment. Grave/panel 104 to 113, Helles memorial..... Many thanks, Florence:)

Yes, I can remember as a child 'scraiging' my knees and elbows. The term must have been passed down from my parents. Mrs T .... I was surprised to read your post. I've not heard the word used for about 25 years...Florence

Rod and Keith, Some years ago, I lost my two cats Tilly and Spike, and my little collie dog Blue - all within two and a half years of each other. I know full well the awful empty feeling when they're gone. Tilly and Spike were mother and son. We had Tilly from 6 weeks old. When she was eight...