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Thanks Radiorails. My extended family came from all over the UK and arrived eventually in Birmingham the same as my paternal great grandparents. My understanding of the reasons for this is purely based on employment. My relatives from Leeds were coach painters, other relatives came from...

Thanks for the replies - Radiorails are you suggesting that most went by rail then? My family were not wealthy so I've always presumed they came by horse and cart.

Really strange question, but its been in my head for years, so I'll ask to see if I can conclude my query. How, during the late 1800's and early 1900's did a family move from one city to another when changing properties? My family originally were from Leeds, but moved to Birmingham around 1903...

I agree, they might have done away with the cane in the 70's, but they were mighty handy with the slipper, chalk, chalkboard rubber, hands, ruler etc etc....

It's mad to think that during the 70's a lot of the kids went on strike for differing reasons.

It's highly likely that it was something similar to this - I started secondary school in 1975 and it was there that it happened, I guess around 1977to 1978. So a while after these incidents in London - however most probably over very similar reasons.

It's possible that was the reason - I can't remember. Hopefully someone on here has a better memory of it than me.

Back in the late 1970's I can remember walking out of school on strike (as did all the other kids) - I can't for the life of me remember why. It wasn't just our school a lot of others did it too - can anyone remember why we did this? It happened several times and then just fizzled out...

Did you get any further with the S/M? My grandfather also served with them. Any chance you can re-post your photo please? Regards Vic

Hi Edward - yes I'm very much still interested please email me [email protected] Regards Vic

Thanks for that, I finally found a book tonight locating it just at the top of Green Lane where I thought it was. Thanks for your very kind help.

Thanks very much that's great because it ID's the farmer at the turn of the century. regards vic

Hi Guys, Does anyone have any pictures/maps or history they can share in relation to Hawksley Hall Farm (Kings Norton)? Regards Vic

Thats very interesting John - do you have any other information/photos etc - you are correct it is a private care home now. Do you know any of Williams background or that of his family/their lives/lifestyle whilst living there? Was he a farmer or renting the property to live? sorry to ask so...

Can anyone tell me any history about Primrose Farm (Kings Norton) previously known as Hole (Or Holme) Farm and why the name was changed? I'd also be keen to know anything about the Field Family who owned it etc.