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I moved 26 years ago and the garden had no plants whatsoever, the owners were not into gardening. Over the years I have spent many pounds and many hours creating my beautiful garden. My husband knew this part of the world many many years ago , he passed Bacons End to go to Coleshill , he...

Daniel Brogan born 1893 married Elsie Hamilton in Aston 1912. Daniel Brogan , of Ladywood , Nechells was serving with the Royal Warwickshire regiment and was killed in action on 28th february 1916, he is commemorated at Foncquevillers cemetery France , his effects were sent to his widow Elsie...

Giuseppe Ghisla married Emily Sarah Parsons in 1875 1911, 141 Bromsgrove street Joseph Ghisla age 73, born Switzerland,Picture frame carver and gilder Emily Sarah age 75, born birmingham school mistress Emily Parsons age 46 b, birmingham, Assistant school mistress In earlier census entries...

Nice memories, the undertakers was and still is Hazels, opposite the church , Halfords was a little way down towards six ways on the corner of York road and the High street.

About 1952-1955 I went to the Sunday school of the Methodist church in Station road every year we went to The Congregational church to join with their Sunday school choir to celebrate a day called Anniversary Sunday we all wore white and sang together in front of the large congregation. When...

A bit of a 'turf war' going on in my garden, yesterday 2 sparrows spent most of the day in and out of a bird box today a pair of great tits are in and out of the same box. Not that it matters none of them stay very long because Mr. Robin does not allow intruders in his territory.:)

Tonyb Maxstoke Castle is well worth a visit. It is only open one day a year and this year it is 11th June. From the crossroads at the bottom of Coleshill High street, take the Blythe Road which becomes the Coleshill road and then right turn into Castle Lane. about 3 miles from Coleshill.

Have moved this to correct section (.Old friends , family and workmates) If any one has any information they must post it to Josey by personal message. Click into her name and go to 'start conversation'

As this query relates to living persons any information must be by Personal messages. Click into members name above and choose 'start conversation' this is strictly private.

What a wonderful photo, you will have to post more as both Evie and Snowy grow up together.:)

Paul O'Grady passed away yesterday afternoon age 67. I have loved watching Paul O'Grady for years, first as his alter ego Lily Savage and then admiring his love of animals. I will miss watching him on TV. I have got all of his books they are really interesting and amusing. Alberta

All thoughts in my head, could Thomas be in prison in 1921 or could someone be 'after' him. so they have said he is dead. I thought we might have another Enos on our hands as when Thomas married Sarah in 1903 the certificate says Bachelor but on 1911 eldest son Thomas Joseph was born 1898. Does...

Oh. crikey here we go again .Lyn this is worse than your Enos. Austin Browns parents were Thomas Joseph Brown and Sarah Bradley. on the 1921 census,(thank you lyn) Sarah says she is a widow, son leslie says father dead. Well there was a great resurrection by 1939 because Austin Brown is with...

Very sad indeed. Just out of interest a bit more help from all of you (just like a dog with a bone me :grinning: . Frederick smith was found not guilty of murder, I can understand that, but in 1952 was there law of manslaughter because his actions were responsible for Austins death. and the...

I don't know what to say, I am amazed. For 20 yearsI have helped other members with their queries and they have helped me but this beats it all, Tracey will be so shocked at the sad story but will solve her families mystery, Thank you all so very much. Alberta.

I am afraid Wood was incorrect My daughter in laws granny was Doris May Wood nee Brown, she married Francis Wood in 1934. 1939 shows her born 1911. I have found Doris M Brown born 1911 mmn Bradley , too late to be on 1911 census. A Frederick Medolphus Brown (what a great name) married Ada E...

Thank you all for your posts , I think I shall have to try to get more info on names, addresses etc and start again,

I am hoping to get info for a relative. One of her family was related to a blind match seller who was murdered in Birmingham, near New street, in late 40s early 50s, his surname may be Wood. Any information received with thanks, Alberta.

News on TV yesterday that we have not had enough rain this year so there could be hosepipe bans,:rolleyes:

Welcome to the forum. I was always proud of my Dad and In 1956 both of our fathers would have been outriders of the car carrying the Russian leaders Bulganin and Kuschov when they came to Birmingham, as a 14 year old I thought it was very exciting, I remember the day the bikes first came out...