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Yes thanks! so it looks like the Royal Engineers. I've now found a Clement W EdmUnds N° 181002 in the RE - but no further info whatsoever. (Doesn't really enrich my family story but he did survive the war so lets be thankful for that).

Thanks Janice. I also found 2 x C W Edmonds n°47249 RAMC & 25378 RHA but haven't found a way to know the full christian name. There's so many C's ..... & CW.

I'd love for someone to help me here with this very poor photo of my grandad Clement William Edmonds. He lived in Norfolk at the time of joining the army but I've no indication of the regiments name. It seems the cap badge has a crown on it so should I presume a "Royal" regiment? My search so...

Lynn & Lindyloo, Thank you for sharing your stories with us, must admit that they made my eyes a little humide. I myself also thank the Forum and all those that have helped me in my searches.

Sorry about the name, which is of course the Lancastria ....

Many thanks Captain for sharing the memories of Joe Sweeney with us. The story of the Lusitania is a very little known one and shouldn't be forgotten. French TV recently put a program on about it. Why does the Gov still want to keep it's secrets ?

Yes thats more than all right Mike, like perfect ! Thanks so much. However can you help me a little more to place New Oscott; is it near Erdington ? just south of Sutton park ?

My ascendants were all farmers / licensed victuallers around the Erdington area. Gt grandad was born on College farm in 1866 and I'm trying to find a map which would show where abouts it was. He was baptised at St Mary's Catholic church Maryvale if that's any help. Thanks for any help.

Lovely articles above ! They bring to life a bit of the past in1863; Thanks Mike

Thanks Lynn, will do!

I have just come across this thread which is really interesting - Poole Farm cottages are part of my family history of the Fodens of Erdington and Astoness kindly gave me a photo of the cottages as they are today (thread: Maria Foden). In #76, Rod talks about Thomas Wells who married Louisa...

I too have a g g grandfather who was tenant of the Old Sun Inn. He died there in 1872 and his wife Maria died there as well 2 years later. It was then run by Charles Kent who was the second husband of Maria.

Nico, I love "one egg is un oeuf". Have never done that one before, will try it out here! My daughter was on holiday up north and asked " où est-elle la plage? It came out as "where is she the bitch (beach)?"

I'd like to put a date on the booklet I have about the town of Sutton Coldfield. When it was printed there about 24,000 people living there. It mentions: Bishop Veseys Grammar school, Burcot Grange High school for girls, Four Oaks, with Mrs Preston as principal, Iona school for girls St...

Sutton Parade

Sorry for above !

This photo came from down to me from my ggrandfather and my granda who came from the Birmingham area and Sutton Coldfield. Written on the back are just Xmas wishes "from Charlie and Harriet, to Hannah & Ted".I would love to know who they are. Would anyone recognise them?

Even a French word (mêlée) in #415 about the Town Council is spelt right !!

Love reading these articles from 150 years ago, my thanks to Mikejee, and what amazing grammar, and spelling! (Todays newspaper English is hardly up to scratch).

Blackroot pool, images courtesy of a newly found distant cousin from the Townshend family of Sutton Park.