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Does anyone know where the POW camp was in Sheldon. I remember huts on the Oaklands, Church Rd Yardley but believe they were for refugees and displaced people.

I think I havent seen one of my favorite fims yet, the Railway Man - Colin Firth. I read the book last year and have the film ready to watch but keep putting it off. Book was excellent and know I will really enjoy the film as I have heard lots of comments. I am a bit worried I may be disappointed.

Good morning skylark. In the last few days I have discovered my grandmothers first name and lots of information about that side of my family.All this from the help Pimpernel has given me.

Just out of interest what was the name of the pub in common lane? Was it the Chelmsley or did it have its name changed. My brother in law was a regular.

I have just gone through all these documents, shame they didnt have computers in those days, lots of the writing illegible. However they have given me lots of information. Thanks again

Thanks pimpernel. I am putting all the information you found for me into the family tree I have made. I am particularly interested in my grandfathers military history, I wasnt aware he was in the army. Some time ago, with help from other members of this forum, I discovered my mothers...

Thanks for this Pimpernel, most of it all new to me. I now need to sit down and digest this. Thanks for all your help.

Couldnt agree more Sospiri. I run perfectly well on W7 so why change now, probably wait until W10 settles down.

Thanks for all your help on this Pimpernel, much appreciated. My fathers dob was april 15th 1920. Frank was his older brother but not sure about Doll.

Hello pimpernel. yes my grandfather was frederick harris living at 2 park place. As I say until I saw your post I had no idea what my grandmothers first name was. I would be very pleased if any more information came to light. My father was William and he had a brother Frank and sister Doll.I...

Thanks for this pimpernel, you probably wont believe this but I have just discovered my grandmothers name, Ada, living at 2 park place. Due to a family dispute I was never allowed to meet my grandfather. My grandmother had died before I was born and that side of my family was never discussed...

It will be interesting to see what benefit W10 gives. I have read this morning there is a problem with WIFI passwords but that is easily fixed. I don't think I will upgrade yet unless there is significant benefits.

How can you tell you have received w10? Is there an Icon or something indicating it can be run?

In windows 7 you need to go into Control Panel (click START and Control Panel) then select Windows Updates. You should see Windows 10 is coming, reserve your free copy. I have also given up with Updates, takes forever to check if updates available and slows the laptop right down, almost to a...

todays Birmingham Mail 40 years today; Pc David Green was just 20 when he was knifed in the heart as a summer’s night turned to tragedy on July 17, 1975. The lone officer was surrounded by a gang after he took a knife from a 19-year-old following a disco at the Rainbow Suite on High Street. Pc...

Re: Holte Road I have just read this this forum again and missed the photos Patty originally posted. I was Mrs Nevilles grandson. Does anyone have the pics or any others of Holte Rd please.

That takes me back, just looking at that pic reminds me of winter days, grey ,walking along sheldon heath road to the shops. I remember going there xmas 1962 ( i think) start of the big freeze. Snow on the pavements until easter.

I remember Mr Hardingham and Pearmain.

devon jim, who do you remember at blakenhale? John Lorton, Paul Collier, John Barker?

I went to Cockshut Hill until it became a senior school, probably around 1958. Then Blakenhale, passed 11 plus then Sheldon Heath Comp as it was local, big mistake in my opinion. John, did our paths cross?