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I feel Anthea, adds some good reasons for lack of information. But it's worth looking at other certificates for information. It took me a long time to realise that my grandfather and uncle were both named Charles. My uncle Charles died in action in 1917, I don't know why but my father rarely...

Having done a lot of research into my own family, I have a number of certificates with such information missing. Also the age of either the bride and groom were sometimes wrong, I would suspect due to age of consent do they want to keep wedding quiet , Hope this gives food for thought. Nick S...

I used to be a member of youth club, I was very fond of the snooker table, could you put the photo back if possible please. Nick S Phillips ‍♂️

Was in Marston Green a few days ago, not been in the area for around fifty three (53) years. I thought why not go on a trip down memory lane. So go and have a look at the pub that when I was young lad with my mates we were all around sixteen (16) ish, if we were lucky enough to have money to...

If you go to page one (1) you will find a few photos and a map of Prescott St, Part of Prescott still there but its now called Knightstone Ave and Capstone Ave. If you look up "Reel Street" - Cathy come home, you can find a shot of Prescott St. Nick S Phillips ‍♂️ .

Paul, Pubs would sometimes have off-licence, we also at that time had out-doors we called (offy). They looked more like a shop. Again if my memory correct you were not supposed to drink on the premises. At that time I was a young lad living in Hockley, We had an off-licence in George St West I...

Would it not be correct that most pubs in 50/60s would have had off-licence? I think if you look at some of the pubs of that era that have had an refurbishment they have a door that may have been the off-licence. I was a young child in the 60s, then a child could purchase alcoholic or cigarettes...

Sorry you did not leave a name. The Martha Peasall in my family tree married my uncle Charles Phillips on 23rd July 1910, I think her father was William. In 1911 they were living at 298 High St Harborne. In 1914 (28/4/1914) they had a son Sydney William Phillips. If you feel we are looking at...

Hi Paul, due to all problems of not getting together I've moved Christmas to April/May, not many people know this. The idea of not seeing family over Christmas does hurt. Paul, my father was born at 300 High Street (1914). I'm a Hockley kid, so I don't think I've ever been to a pub in Harborne...

Found 12 Thanks

Janice, thank you, found 29 not yet worked out how to find 12 Thanks

Dave, I was looking at "The Royality Cinema" today it does have 1930 on the front of the building. Where would I find post 12 & 29? Thanks Nick S Phillips ‍♂️.

Paul, you said "sad The Vine gone!" is the present Vine nothing like the original? I've never been inside the pub. Looking at an old map door numbers do seem all over the place. I think it's worth a revisit at later time. Nick S Phillips ‍♂️ .

Viv, was looking at the Vine Pub today, with an old photo in my hand. Didn't have a tape measure in my hand. But if you look at present building the present footprint doesn't look a lot different. The windows on first floor are similar. But I could be wrong. Nick S Phillips ‍♂️ .

Viv, you all put a lot of effort into this site. It does show that if you ask, someone out there may have the answer to that question. Thanks Nick S Phillips ‍♂️

Lyn, hi all "Dave, Mikjee, Viv" thanks for all your efforts. I was sure that 300 High St was a lot further down the road. but thanks to the old street maps it helped me find where my Grandfather shop was and where my father was born in 1914. If you look at the Vine pub (310 High St) its not that...

Dave, thanks for the photo. If I understand correctly 300 High St would be to the left of this photo do you think I'm correct ? I'm a little take back that this photo was taken in 1971. I thought It had long been demolished but if you look at the photo you can see a mini which if my memory is...

Lyn, I've already said that I've spent a long time trying to work out where 298 & 300 High St were, with so much new building work over the years and I have not found a map that was any help. I agree with you "don't give up". Doing the family tree I found you could not depend on ages been...

Mikejee, Viv & Lyn, I've spent years trying to work out where 300 & 298 High St was. My father couldn't remember where it was, I wish he was still around so I could show him. I was born at 26 Coralie St Brookfields B18, long gone but I sometimes visit I can still see it in my head. Many thanks...