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Thank you all for this information. I have been trying to find the place where my Grandmother grew up. I have posted on the forum previously asking for help as she was born illegitimately in Buckingham but married in Birmingham and I don't know where she was brought up. I know she worked in a...

OH WOW, thank you sooooo much for this!! I certainly didn't expect to see a photo' of the actual house! Do you know if it was just a normal house or was it considered to be a "posh" house in those days, Phil? Is the Union Road in Shirley different to that of Solihull, Janice? My...

Hi all, I have just been reading the fascinating posts on Union Street, not actually knowing anything about the area. I read each post and loved the images of the buildings although "loved" wouldn't be the word used to describe the buildings standing there today! I was quite excited as I thought...

Oh dear, this is so sad to see. Can you imagine what he could have done with his career if he had lived a different life. Perhaps he would have been unhappy with his age and fading looks so dying at 42 will always keep him young and beautiful in most peoples eyes .There'll never be another and...

Hi, not sure if this is something you can do on this forum? I would appreciate it if somebody could do a look-up for a baptism for Gladys Woodbridge born Dec, 1915, please. Not sure what information is needed. Any help would be brilliant . Thanks, CHINCH

Wow, how lucky you are to be able to see all of these photo's and in such good condition. I can't imagine too many people had the means to be able to afford a camera in those days. They really are lovely and I have enjoyed looking at them and the details of the clothes and styles of the year...

Thanks for this Radiorails. I appreciate it. CHINCH

Do you know where I might find the records for the servants at Aston Hall? I have tried at the library but they don't seem to have them and the Hall itself doesn't hold them either? Thanks, CHINCH

Hi Lisa, I am so sorry to hear about you losing your Dad. It must be a difficult time for you right now. I have recently been in touch with Karen at the Library and know that she is on leave from tomorrow but I would think it worth a try . I wish you luck and do let me know how you get on. Best...

Elvis did a blessing on our marriage in 2004!! in Las Vegas. His voice was a bit suspect at that time and his looks had faded , somewhat! Good fun though!

Ooooh that's harsh!

Hi Astonness, I am awaiting the search results from the B'ham Library , no mention of my Grandmother at Shenley Fields and Erdington Cottage Homes so I'm pinning all my hopes on Marston Green. I have already put some of the verses from my Grandmother's autograph book on this site after seeing...

Hi Astonness, yes, at Birmingham Library I was allowed to look at the records for Dudley road Hospital so just assumed I would be able to look at other records but it wasn't the case. I think if the person you are looking for is no longer alive you should be allowed to access the records. I wish...

Hi Astonness, no, I think the 100 years applies to the date of the last record, so if the records date for example, 1900-1954 then the 100 years applies to the last date, so you would have to wait until 2054! I think that's correct but maybe someone may be able to say for sure. It's really...

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Hello Lisa, I tried at the Birmingham Library recently and the records there were closed for 100 years, however, there is a lady who may conduct a search for you. Karen Cartwright can do a search but she is busy and it might take some time before she get's round to your search. Karen did a...

Oh, that could be it then Postie, as my Grandfather lived in Kings Heath. Do you have any idea how I could find out about it? Thanks so much, CHINCH.

Hello, I wonder if anyone has heard of a place named, John Gibbs Ltd;? I have a notice for my Grandfather's Death in Birmingham , 1962 and the family thank the company but I don't know who they are or what they did. Any information would be appreciated. Many thanks, CHINCH.

Hi Morturn , have just seen the map on your previous post, could have done with that today. Took a trip up to Kings Heath and walked around Kings Heath Park and the flats where my Grandmother used to live. Wow it's changed. Still, it brought back many memories. The park has changed too. I was...