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    High Street Harborne

    Viv, many thanks for your reply, I have spent a lot of time walking up and down High St trying to work out where 300 High St was. My Grand father Charles Phillips was at one stage summoned to Court regarding the number of hours some of his staff were working in 1914, so I expect it was not one...
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    They Were Caught In Our Old Street Pics...

    Crete, beautiful part of the world, what helps makes beautiful its got no space for a train. The Uk not big but do we just keep building motorways, I would still rather drive even if rail travel was nil, but I would say thank you to those who did travel by the train. Nick S Phillips ‍♂️ .
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    Science Museum Newhall Street

    It was always a great place for a young lad to spend few hours. Used to often go on my own always a great day. Thanks Nick S Phillips ‍♂️
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    Frankish

    I've just read your article from April 2020, you said you are researching Pearsall family. My uncle Charles Edgar Phillips d o b 18/3/1889 he married Martha Pearsall on 23rd July 1910. At the time she was living at 35 Cattlells Grove. I also believe in 1901 census she was living at 46 Cattells...
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    Raymond Taffy Phillips

    Maurice, the Phillips family Maurice, over the years I've sometimes spent days looking for a Phillips. I knew my grandfather was Charles Phillips born 1864, another Charles kept coming up, he was my fathers elder brother my father never spoke of him why I have no idea. For time I dismissed him...
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    Raymond Taffy Phillips

    Maurice, sorry for mix up on gender. I sent Lee a message regarding Raymond Phillips. It seems that I received a number of messages from yourself ,Lyn, (sospiri) ?, Lee. I'm unsure at times who's who, do people use two names? I seem unable to find some of the messages that have been sent to...
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    Raymond Taffy Phillips

    Lyn, I have no idea who Sospiri is, less idea why she would send me a message. I may have it all wrong but I thought Lee was trying to send me a message regarding Raymond Phillips. But Lyn, if you are same Lyn that often posts messages I thank you for all your effort. But can I say I get...
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    Raymond Taffy Phillips

    Sorry, you have lost me. I try to keep things simple . I didn't find your reply, but thanks for trying. Nick S Phillips ‍♂️
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    Raymond Taffy Phillips

    Lyn, sorry, don't understand. No idea where you find a private message. I try hard just to keep things simple. Nick S Phillips ‍♂️
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    Raymond Taffy Phillips

    Lee, you say , Click on the envelope icon, top right. sorry no idea, can't see any envelope Nick S Phillips ‍♂️
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    Raymond Taffy Phillips

    Lee, I would be very surprised if any relationship, but do you know any more regarding Raymond? apart from a wonky eye. Nick S Phillips ‍♂️
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    Brookfields Ellen Street School

    Thank you for the photo, only eighteen years later I became a pupil of the school. Nick S Phillips
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    Is This Your Motor?

    I think it may be a T V R
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    Is This Your Motor?

    I think it's a T V R. Nick S Phillips
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    Why do doors in pubs have numbers?

    Mikjee, if you know Gunmakers (Bath Street) the double doors in the middle of the bar and the door to the cellar both have numbers on, the next time I'm at the pub I will look at all the doors. They both have had many coats of paint over the years. Nick S Phillips
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    Why do doors in pubs have numbers?

    Lyn, when I first asked the question regarding "numbers on pub doors" I never expected so much interest. The Gunmakers you refer to is Gerrard St not sure if I ever visited the pub, my understanding is that its going to be tenant housing. A great pity to see any pub close. The Gunmakers that I...
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    Why do doors in pubs have numbers?

    I know a few people who are going to enjoy reading this. Thank you Nick S Phillips
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    Why do doors in pubs have numbers?

    Vic, I thought it would be something like H.M. Customs. When we are able to return to our pub for a pint or two I hope a few people will notice the numbers or letters on doors and if any one ask wonder what they are for you thanks to Vic we can tell tell what they were for, once more thank you...
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