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  1. Reg Cook

    Manchester Street, Blews Street, Brewery Street and New Town Row 1800 - 1861

    Wow!! Mike. It seems I was walking in my Grt Grt Grandmothers footsteps, I worked for Avonmore Dairies, and what was later to become Express Dairies back in the 90s. The whole of that corner was taken up by an Express Dairies Depot. I was made redundant back in 2002. Thanks again Mike.
  2. Reg Cook

    Manchester Street, Blews Street, Brewery Street and New Town Row 1800 - 1861

    Any idea where, 11 Court, 33 House. Is In Blews street, Mike. My Grt Grt grandmother died there in 1887. Reg. I mean, "was" in Blews street.
  3. Reg Cook

    Mike G

    :drsmiley:I'll "Echo" everyone else's get well wishes Mike, Lyn said you're a tough Brummie so we'll be seeing you back on the forum in the very near future fitter than ever. Get well "Quick" everyone!! is missing you.
  4. Reg Cook

    Theodore Street

    Thanks John. Cracking picture I'll send that on to my Cousin, I think she was born in Theodore Street.
  5. Reg Cook

    Summer Lane

    Thanks Lyn. XX
  6. Reg Cook

    Summer Lane

    Hiya Lyn. You haven't got any pictures of Theodore street, by any chance.???
  7. Reg Cook

    brandwood End cemetery

    Thanks for the offer anyway steve. Regards Reg.
  8. Reg Cook

    Reg Cook

    Jane's Pictures As I sit in my easy chair Your pictures all around me Your lovely face, your big blue eyes They always seem to follow me My heart still breaks, my Soul it aches Because I long to hold you Can't sit comfy in my easy chair Knowing you're no longer here Haven't had a good...
  9. Reg Cook

    brandwood End cemetery

    Dear Steve. any chance you could take a picture of a grave for me.?? Section 35B Grave 19000 whenever you're ready no rush. I would appreciate your help very much Thanks Reg.
  10. Reg Cook

    Parks Equipment (Swings etc)

    There used to be one of those, in Finchley Park in Kingstanding back in the 60s. We also called it the Pump.
  11. Reg Cook

    Which cemetery?

    Handsworth Cemetery.??
  12. Reg Cook

    Caring for gravestones

    Washing up liquid scrubbing brush, works wonders for ours. Reg & Lin.
  13. Reg Cook

    Old photos given an airing - partners late fathers pictures

    More!! than pleased Wendy. Thanks very much for that John. Thats a lot better than the old one now. :beam:
  14. Reg Cook

    Old photos given an airing - partners late fathers pictures

    I'm sorry to say, No!! she died in 2001.
  15. Reg Cook

    Old photos given an airing - partners late fathers pictures

    Print them if you like Lynne, I don't mind. Is my ??:confused2:? still alive Who's that Lynne.
  16. Reg Cook

    The Stags Head 13th Feb 2010

    Had a great!! time. Even the the two guests (my aunts) I brought with me said. "WHEN'S THE NEXT ONE" glad to meet Lindev, and Dek Carr. Nice to meet you too Eric it was a pleasure. Thanks to Lyn and the Stags head staff, Regards, Reg.
  17. Reg Cook

    Old photos given an airing - partners late fathers pictures

    Thanks Wendy. Just gonna give Lynne Webb a nudge and tell her there's some more Coley pictures for here. Regards, Reg.
  18. Reg Cook

    Old photos given an airing - partners late fathers pictures

    A special !! one for you here Lynne. I don't know who the man on the left is. Probably a Gangster. Great Granddad, George Henry Coley, and Granddad, George Coley.
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