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My Father was in the Coldstream Guards 1940 to 1946. He enlisted in Brighton in 1940. He was sent overseas in 1943. Prior to going overseas he spent time in Birmingham and he listed his residence as 1/225 Barr street in May of 1943. Does anyone know if this address housed Coldstream Guards...
Hello to the group. I have only one photo of my father which i thought was taken c1930 in Epsom Surrey as he was born and orphaned there in 1920. I have recently discovered that he spent time at St Peters Home for children in Malvern from 1928. I now think this photo may have been taken at the...
Any information on the BARNES FAMILY. ELIZABETH OR LIZZY,GEORGE, IRENE OR RENE. They lived in Bridge st west and ford st.The BARNES & TODD have been in this area of Birmingham back to the 1800s. Thank you in anticipation of any replies. Carl.