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Can any one help with any information re the above home. I am researching my neighbours family history. A distant relative, Bertha Fanny Davis (b1873 in Tewkesbury) is shown at this home in the 1891 census. Ten years earlier she was living with her family in Highgate Street, Balsall Heath...

You're absolutely spot on Rob. Many thanks

When I left school in 1964 I went to work at a laundry in Showell Green Lane. Time has taken it's toll and I cannot remember it's name. Can anyone help me out?

Here's an interesting old photo of children at Church Road Infants School. It was taken in 1924 and the children are celebrating the 'May festival'. My wife's Auntie is Muriel Betty Harris who is seated on the floor at the front.

Does anyone remember the annual themed flower displays. My great great uncle, Harry Frankcom was a gardener at the park from 1913 until he retired. His only break was from 1914 -1919 when he was sent on an 'all inc' trip to France, Turkey, and Palestine. One of his jobs at the park was to...

Thanks mikejee, The lord Byron would appear to be the answer to my question, again, many thanks. Frank

Thanks again Janice. I see that the Eagle pub is just across the road. Maybe that's where the mother went to give birth. Frank

Thanks Janice. I'll try researching 166. Frank.

My next door neighbour tells me that her mother was born above a pub in Belgrave Road, I sent off for a birth certificate and it showed that her mother was born in 1925 at: 2 back of 164 Belgrave Road. Can anyone tell me if 164 Belgrave Road was a pub in 1925?

Thanks for that Sue. I'll certainly have a look at your website. Frank

Thanks everyone for your help. At least I know the location of the cottages on the Warwick Road. The map is fascinating. I wasn't aware there was a Police Station on Warwick Road.

My Great Great Grandfather, Isaac Frankcom is shown on the 1900 / 1901 Worcestershire electoral register as living at Westley Brook Cottages which I believe was on the Warwick Road. Does anyone have any knowledge of these cottages, or photos?

Thanks a lot Lynn. That's just about right because four years later they were living in nearby Greenway Street. It amazes me that you can pin it down so precisely. Thanks again. Frank

In 1905 my grand father and grandmother got married at B'ham Registry Office and gave their place of abode as the above address. I've known Small Heath most of my life, but I've never heard of Berkeley Square. Berkeley Road, Hay Mills, yes. Can anyone help?

Hi Robroy, I have no connection with MEM, but as a kid I remember a Brian Gilks who used to live in Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook. His dad worked on the railways. Same one?

Hi Bob, I think you'll find that the trendy coffee bar was called 'The Magnet'. Frank M

Re photo 61, Craelius, Cheston Road Was there a Council Public Works Depot at this location?. My uncle used to live in a building at the side of the depot entrance. Could this be the same one.

Hi Bob, the Whateleys lived at 24. They had a daughter, Barbara, and a son, Arthur. Miss Anderton lived further down the road next to Mr and Mrs Jenkins. Nice to know you're still alive and kicking. Frank