• Welcome to this forum . We are a worldwide group with a common interest in Birmingham and its history. While here, please follow a few simple rules. We ask that you respect other members, thank those who have helped you and please keep your contributions on-topic with the thread.

    We do hope you enjoy your visit. BHF Admin Team

Search results

  1. C

    Stepping down as moderator

    Thank you for all your hard work. As a member of the forum I really appreciate all the time and effort you have given. Without the moderators the forum could not exist. Carolann
  2. C

    THINKING OF SOSPIRI (maurice)

    I wish to add my good wishes and agree wholeheartedly with Annie56 Carolann
  3. C

    Birmingham College Of Food And Domestic Arts

    Hi Robin I was on the C&G 147 course in 1967 and the 151 in 1968. I was studying Housekeeping/Catering. My name then was Carol Davies. I lived in Sutton Coldfield. Carolann
  4. C

    It’s DaveM’s birthday today

    happy birthday carolann
  5. C

    It’s Eric Gibson’s birthday

    Happy birthday Carolann
  6. C

    OLD BIRMINGHAM PHOTOS FROM STEVEBHx

    I attended Cardinal Wiseman 1962-64
  7. C

    Use of genealogy section

    For research Find My Past. For genetic matches Ancestry. I use both which works out quite pricey.
  8. C

    Where did you live

    Our apartment block in Stratford-Upon-Avon was built in 2001 missed out the 13. Our plot is numbered 13 on plans but we are Numbered 14.
  9. C

    Help tracing an ancestor frederick merrick

    I have Pricilla Merrick born 1851> married Henry/Harry Hunt my G GT Grandfather in Birmingham 1865 She died in Birmingham 1900. She was born in West Bromwich Staffs. She was 30 in 1881. I have no information about her parents
  10. C

    Help tracing an ancestor frederick merrick

    I have a Merrick in my family tree. I will have a look for you.
  11. C

    ITS SOSPIRI'S ( MAURICE) BIRTHDAY TODAY

    Happy birthday. Hope all is well not heard from you in a while Carolann
  12. C

    1921 Census.

    The original image is just one side of the form- the back. The address is on the front which can be seen by clicking on the thumbnail "extra materials" This can only be accessed when you pay. So always make sure that you have the correct household. Double check some of the names of the family...
  13. C

    Fish & Meat paste from the 50s and 60s

    Princes paste?
  14. C

    Your Claim To Fame

    I did teach Danny Dyer when I was teaching in the East End of London.I also taught his Mum who was doing a part time community Sociology course.
  15. C

    1921 Census.

    I found a transcription error on the 1921 census. My uncle was transcribed as 8 years old rather than 8 months. It is obvious on the original copy and can be double checked on the tally of children's ages at the end of the page. It is important because this alters his date of birth on the...
  16. C

    OLDEST AND YOUNGEST BHF MEMBERS

    Born Monroe Devis maternity hospital Stratford upon Avon. December 1950. Brought up in Sutton Coldfield.
  17. C

    Our reference section

    I am reading a book by Val Horton titled "It's Not About Shakespeare" It is a really interesting book about the development of Stratford-Upon-Avon from 1775-1915. Examining ordinary life in the town. Much about the development of the streets and housing. I never knew about the slum courts and...
  18. C

    What did you wear?

    Thank you.
  19. C

    What did you wear?

    I did! Sorry it is not the right way up. Perhaps some kind member could adjust it for me. Carolann
  20. C

    HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022

    Stay safe. I hope all is well for you and yours. I have family in Tennessee near Nashville and in Kentucky. Things have been very worrying in that part of the country.
Back
Top