Search results

Yes definately great photos, bringing back so many memories. But I must ask, photo of Sheldon Church - am I right in thinking there was a Scout Hut (298th Birmingham Troop) just behind the church (any photo?)? Also, re the photo of The Sheldon Cinema - two points, "The Bon Bon", tucked in at...

Paul and Mike, thanks for responding. This all came out of the blue as, to date, all searched relatives have seemed to live "normal" working class lives. This one had to be different and now I am wondering why. A lot more deeper searching to be done! OldBrummie.

I am contacting from Aus. I have picked up a relative who passed away 9th December 1846 at (and I quote from the Death Certificate) "Alms Houses Hospital Street" - which I assume is Birmingham. I Googled the quote and was able to establish that Alms Houses were built in Hospital Street in about...

Yet again, Hello. Following my previous, here's another site of historical Wilmot Breeden importance...

Hello Everyone. I have just discovered a site that has a relevant article you might be interested in. It relates to: MARYBOROUGH DISTRICT ANTIQUE MOTOR CLUB INC. located in Queensland, Australia (Yes, home of the FLOODS). If you go onto the link (below), the result is a PDF format, and scroll...

Hello Dottieau. I do believe your Thomas Chinery is same as 3rd child of my 4G Grandfather, Thomas Chinery. So you have very kindly provided me yet another link in the chain. I am so grateful. But there may be more. I notice on your list of "family names" Holtham. I have a "Holtom (no middle...

This is fantastic. I am most grateful. It seems my basic information was a bit out as I had James being number one, Isaac three and Jonathan 6. I will now have to see if the Census Records will help expand things. What a great pity 'The Census' didn't start a few decades earlier. Thank you...

Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather Thomas Chinery married Mary Wright on 11-03-1776 at St. Martins according to info provided. They allegedly had 10 children. I know of 1st - James (married Ann Johnson but no dates of any kind) 2nd Isaac (Baptised 9-11-1789 St. Martins - married Sophia Hayes...

Here's another question I forgot. I believe the houses in Lyndon Road from the Coventry Road end as far as the Coverdale Road shops were built around 1936-7. Dad took out a lease on completeion of No 279 but didn't move in for 24 months or so. What I am interested in is does anyone know when...

Len, Thanks for putting me onto this Thread. I've finally found some time to read it from go to woa. One comment I have to make is that it is predominantly just one side of Coventry Road. So I want to ask if anyone recalls the "other side" which was still Sheldon until the boundaries changed...

Len, thanks for the web address and also for "The Sheldon". I have had a quick look at the "Sheldon" Thread but have to race out to see the doc but I will go back to it and will also follow up on the 'veterans' link. OldBrummie.

Hi Len. Re the medal, I have absolutely no idea. It is possible as I'm sure he served for the duration. I really have no idea where or how I could check. However imediately after the war he became very closely involved with the National Savings Movement and was honoured with an invitation to...

Len. I've just been onto the link (and the web site itself). A great deal of very interesting information and another link I have followed up seeking further data. Many, many thanks again. OldBrummie.

Len, Very many thanks. I will follow it up. Much appreciated. On the topic of Jerry-Built, I always ascociated it with the Pre-Fabs that were built up Lode Lane, on the way to Solihull and opposite the Pub (Olton Hall I think). Re POW's, I remember them clearing out the stream that ran along...

Greetings one and all. Came acroos this Thread via a contact at Staffs Home Guard. I lived in Lyndon Road, Sheldon, just up from the Sheldon Cinema. Houses on our side followed the road all the way but on t'other side, stopped at the point where access was provided to the Rover Sports Fields...

To all who have an issue with the costs incurred in searching records, I can sympathise with the feeling that costs are high and that there are instances where "assistance" is "provided" and the person requesting or seeking the information is not allowed to conduct the search themselves. As...

Thanks folks. I guess it depends on what era one is seaching. Changing as one gets closer to today. OldBrummie

Here's a query that doesn't relate specifically to the church but does anyone know if it is --- Hay Mill ---- or Hay Mills. I have been searching web sites and Census Records whilst chasing up the Chinery and Platt families and have come across both spellings but am unsure which is the...

Sadly Dek I don't remember anything about the company. I know he had 2 sons but they were both army - even after the war, and I am not at all sure if they went into the business when they were eventually demobbed. So I don't know if there were others (management types) involved or even if there...

Back in the "Good Old Days" there was a fellow by the name of "Brown" who had the electrical contract for (repairs and maintenance?) at Bingly Hall. I am talking 1950's. Can anyone shed any light for me. The only thing I recall was that he drove an Austin Princess. I do remember my father taking...