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    BHF EASTER MEET UP 2023

    Hi, My wife and I are new members of the Forum. I am the one who embarrassingly posts flyers with errors on them! We would love to join you on the 8th April. Ian and Gillian Binnie
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    Talk on WW2 at the BMI on 13/2

    A week or so ago I posted details of a talk I am doing on WW2 at the BMI on 13/2. I have since been told that the BMI makes a standard charge of £5 for al their talks. The talks are meant to be fund raisers for what is undoubtedly a very good organisation. They also like people to register on...
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    Free talk on the Second World War at the BMI, lunchtime 13/2

    I am giving a talk entitled 12 objects which will change what you think about the British Empire and World War on Monday 13th February 2023, 1.00pm. It is free and will be interestingly controversial. All are welcome.
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    Was ‘Joe’s War’ a West Midlands War? The Impact of the Boer War (1899-1902) on the West Midlands

    This is the title of the next lunchtime talk at the BMI on Monday 21/11, from 1-2. See the attached flyer for more detail. The talk costs £5 and registration, using Eventbrite is essential. See the flyer for the link.
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    Horseshoe tunnel

    Does anyone know where this tunnel is? Apparently a number of people were whilst sheltering there during the Blitz.
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    Heritage Open Day at the Birmingham and Midland Institute

    Many members will be aware that Birmingham Heritage Week will soon be upon us. There is an opportunity, on Saturday September 17th (10.30 -3.00) to see the brand new Birmingham People's History Archive. This is collection that was created in 2021, from a collection built up over many years. It...
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    Birmingham and the Spanish Civil War

    I have agreed to do a display on Birmingham and the Spanish Civil War but don't actually know much about it (complex reasons for volunteering). I know a fair bit about the SCW generally but can anyone point me in the direction of resources or send me any information please?
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    Gallipoli/ANZAC Day Commemoration at Brandwood End Cemetery 24/4

    Hi Horatio, Great to read your post. Do you think that your Great Uncle was related to Horace George Turner? Ian
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    Gallipoli/ANZAC Day Commemoration at Brandwood End Cemetery 24/4

    Gallipoli/ANZAC Day Commemoration, Sunday 24th April 2022, 11am Brandwood End Cemetery, Birmingham, B14 6EQ. We remember all those who served in the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign of World War One. To be held at the grave of Trooper Horace Turner (Section A2 Grave 617-619) All are welcome...
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    Free Zoom talk on Moseley and World War Two 28/4

    A free Zoom talk by the Moseley History Group Moseley and World War Two by Ian Binnie, based on research by Edwina Rees and Peter Streets Thursday 28th April at 7.30pm Research into World War Two has often...
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    Recruitment in the Boer War

    Good morning, I am doing some research on the Birmingham and the Boer War. Clearly a lot of Brummies volunteered to serve with both the regular army and the various volunteer groups (mounted or otherwise). Can any members share any information on this or point me to any sources please?
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