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  1. brumgum

    Bishop Ryder Junior And Infant School

    Yes, my grandparents lived next door to you and my Mom and Dad and my brother.
  2. brumgum

    Palestine

    Very interesting and thank's for uploading. isn't war sad.
  3. brumgum

    Erdington Hall

    Looks very grand, used to work for a company called Concentric pumps opposite where that would have been.
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    Erdington Hall

    What is the large house in a couple of these shots from Britain from above.. https://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/image/epw060533
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    Gaskell and Chambers

    My Grandfather finished his working days there and lived just behind the Gaiety (ABC) in this shot. I wish i had a time machine so i could walk up this street.
  6. brumgum

    Palestine

    My Dad also was in Palestine and Egypt in 46/47 and i would love to see your photos, he was a Para... https://www.paradata.org.uk/media/3933?mediaSection=Photos
  7. brumgum

    Burial Plot request look up

    There's a thread here with tips for the Jewellery qtr... https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=42578
  8. brumgum

    Burial Plot request look up

    That's ok, i hope you find your ancestor's grave. Just a tip, it might not always be a good idea to post your e-mail address online. You can click on Wendy's name and send a private instant message:friendly_wink:. Brumgum:abnormal:
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    Burial Plot request look up

    Dunparry (Jim) https://www.jqrg.org/page8.html The only ancestor on your list appears to be Emma Paddy 1878 plot H 1529. There's an Ann Paddy 1859 Plot F68 and a John Paddy 1868 no plot given but all in Warstone Lane. Section H Is Near Vyse street, if you go down the side path alongside the...
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    Marmalade

    Paignton is a seaside resort in Devon, most Brummies would be familiar with it.. https://www.visitpaignton.net/
  11. brumgum

    Old street pics..

    You're welcome, i was deleting my favourites yesterday and came across it. Must have forgotten about it :stupid:
  12. brumgum

    Old street pics..

    Here's a decent map.. https://www.londonancestor.com/maps/bc-birm-e.htm
  13. brumgum

    Pype Hayes Park

    Story in the Mail.. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/new-drive-boost-golf-birmingham-6043192
  14. brumgum

    Marmalade

    Do you still have some as you could get more than thirty quid for an entire jazz band.. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Robertsons-Gollywog-figurine-Complete-jazz-band-/251338306582?pt=UK_Collectables_Ornaments_RL&hash=item3a84ee3416
  15. brumgum

    Marmalade

    No this was 1983.
  16. brumgum

    Marmalade

    Yes Robertsons Golden Shred. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nL67W8zjXk
  17. brumgum

    Watery Lane

    There's a picture of the Barrel on another site.. https://www.birminghamforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=2560.0
  18. brumgum

    Summer Music

    I sometimes discover myself set in a slightly Highbrow mode for some reason:bi_polo: I do feel drawn to the likes of Elgar and Vaughan Williams as their music sounds so English. This is has a sort of end of Summer melancholy mood to it, Elgar "Where Corals Lie"...
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    New Birmingham library plans

    Found these lovely photos on the Library website under collections.. https://www.libraryofbirmingham.com/benjaminstonebirmingham https://www.libraryofbirmingham.com/cartedevisiteportraits
  20. brumgum

    Thomas Fattorini Frederick/Regent Street

    More about Adie and Lovekin.. https://www.silvercollection.it/ENGLAADIE.html
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