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  1. Gwynfor

    Boxer Jack Simpson

    Does anyone have any information on a boxer called jack simpson, from kingstanding birmingham, he was my uncle and he boxed around 1940s i think.
  2. Gwynfor

    Jack Simpson Boxer

    Does anyone know anything about a boxer called Jack Simpson who came from Kingstanding Birmingham in 1940s, he was my uncle and i would like to know a bit more about him, Thanks
  3. Gwynfor

    Marriage Look Up - Thomas White/Ann Edwards

    Hi Everone, It's nice to think everyone is concerned about us but don't worry we are fine thanks we just couldn't log in for some reason,regarding Robert Astle we have cracked it know with the help of the forum. Kind Regards Gwynfor/Diana
  4. Gwynfor

    Key Hill Cemetery Memorial Inscriptions

    I wendy im wondering if you could look something up for me, im looking for my Great Grandfather William Astle 1880- June1949 Death place and also my Great Grandmother Mary Astle 1880-Sept1948. Ive tried Witton and they have come back with no findings, as they lived in Aston i thought i would...
  5. Gwynfor

    bearwood ice skating rink??

    Yes I do i used to go there three times aweek round about 1963, the people i remeber were Ray Williams, Colin Evans, Tony Bones, Me Diana Astle my sister susan astle What fun we had there.
  6. Gwynfor

    Marriage Look Up - Thomas White/Ann Edwards

    Hi David, Thanks for information i will have a look at it, just getting ready to go and see our beloved Blues, KRO Bluenose Diana
  7. Gwynfor

    Marriage Look Up - Thomas White/Ann Edwards

    Him Im looking for Marriage records for Robert Astle born 1841 to a Ann Melvin born 1841 Can anyone help please, Thanking you Diana
  8. Gwynfor

    Confectioner's Shop in Wattville road Handsworth

    Hi George, Cheers George your info was much appreciated. Regards Gwynfor
  9. Gwynfor

    Trying to find my Great Grandad Robert Astle Born about 1841

    Hi I know this looks right but im not 100% sure that William and Julia are roberts parents, Could you let me know where you got the information from, on the 1851 cenus William Roberts brother was born 1834 and they had children George,Charlotte and Edward do you think this is right? Robert is a...
  10. Gwynfor

    Confectioner's Shop in Wattville road Handsworth

    Hi Mike, Thanks for that, I knew she was there around the early 20th Century,do you think the shop is still there because I have seen houses for sale in the same road and they look like they were built over 100 years ago. Regards Gwynfor
  11. Gwynfor

    Confectioner's Shop in Wattville road Handsworth

    Mike, It was listed in the Kelly's directory but I don't know the year the Directory was printed,someone sent me the page on e'mail thats all I know. Kind Regards Gwynfor
  12. Gwynfor

    Trying to find my Great Grandad Robert Astle Born about 1841

    Hi I am wondering if anyone can help me find my Great Grandad Robert Astle who was born about 1841. He had a son called William Astle born 1880 who married Mary Caine in Birmingham in 1900. Mary and william had Children,May, Thomas,George,Alice, William Robert and my Dad John. I have come to a...
  13. Gwynfor

    Confectioner's Shop in Wattville road Handsworth

    I found the address in the Kelly's directory so I know it is correct but I am not sure about the dates. Gwynfor
  14. Gwynfor

    Confectioner's Shop in Wattville road Handsworth

    I am trying to find information or photo's of my relative's shop 124 Wattville Road,Handsworth her name was Mary Ann Hughes fomerly Duffield,she would have been there around 1890 to 1900 she was married to William Hughes.
  15. Gwynfor

    Astles, Looking for any

    Looking for any Astles, from around Aston doing my family tree and have come to a bit of a stand still
  16. Gwynfor

    Harborne

    I worked at Chad Valley in the Export Department between 1965-1970 for Dennis Bostock
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