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That seems a very low wage for 1955 Rupert. what was your trade?

The life of a nailer was very harsh, and I don't thing they would have been very interested in what went on outside of their village. This link give an impression what life was like for them. https://www.qlhs.org.uk/oracle/poverty-line/poverty-line.html

I think it is the last trams journey, I can't read the number of the No 2 tram but if its 623 that must be the answer. Nick

I found this John Rhodes Fire Iron Maker on the 1851 census, are they your family.? Abraham RHODES Head M 33 M Fire Iron Maker Employ 6 Men Birm-War Mary Ann RHODES Wife M 31 F --- Birm-War Eliza RHODES Daur - 11 F Scholar Aston-War...

I'll get some pictures taken, and post on here. Nick

The old school site is now a small housing estate.

Yes, whats the name you're interested in.?

There must have been a Primrose Hill in Aston, on the 1851 census it was close to Coleman St,

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I found this John Harris on the 1851 census. Name Relationship Mar Age Sex Occupation Birthplace John HARRIS Head M 27 M Gilt & Plated Button Maker Birmingham---- Eliza HARRIS Wife M 24 F --- Birmingham---- Address: 89 New John St...

His name doesn't appear to be on this list. https://www.chargeofthelightbrigade.com/allmen/indexallmen.html

The car in the picture looks like a Morris Traveler

Thanks Mike, yes it is The Old Peacock pub, my G Grandfather was living there on the 1871 census. Nick

Mike, is there any chance of you marking 54&55 Aston Street on that map? TIA Nick

Re: A few pictures of Selly Oak from an old Sunday Mercury nostalgia page from a book We had our wedding reception at the 'Peoples Hall' in 1959.

I see Alamode beef was on the menu, what I remember of that, the woman were lucky not to be invited.:sour:

Paul, I think its two separate carts, one hand cart behind the horse drawn cart. Nick

You're right Ken, I thought it was a 'strange' act. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hayM4B7hcBQ

I was there that night, remember seeing Humphrey Lyttelton in the audience. Nick

In the 1969 Kelly's, a Mrs Wells {beer retailer } was the proprietor.