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Ken and I had a great time at the meet, lovely to put names to faces. Great food, great company. Many thanks to Lynn for organising it. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy & peaceful new year.

Brilliant old picture of a brummie pub. Would love to have one of the Bull in Price street if any are found. Katrina

Hi Irene Not had anything come through yet, don't forget to use all lower case. Katrina

Ok contact me on Katrina.symonds@Hotmail.co.uk Katrina

Hi Irene I think I have 'accepted' you if that is what I need to do?? Please let me know if it doesn't work! I am not the most computer literate person it has to be said! Katrina

Hi Irene Can you give some details. Your uncles name, date of birth if poss, where he died or names of other members of the family. Katrina

Hi Dan When I needed more info about my granddad I contacted the regimental museum at St Johns in Warwick, they were very helpful. Katrina

If he was the Arthur Brush who served during WWI there is info on ancestry.com. will try to attach if possible. Also try St Johns Museum in Warwick. Arthur Brush Rank: Corporal Regiment: Royal...

Whilst researching my family history (Thomas Showell was my 4x great grandfather) I came across some info about Showell's Brewery which may be of interest to forum members (crown case and prosecution). Cannot attach to this message - any ideas please? Katrina

It has very creepy atmosphere when you walk down there - not one for a night time walk that's for sure!!!

Does anyone know of the reason for the alley way off steelhouse lane between the police station buildings (opposite the Children's Hospital). When I worked at BCH I used it as a short cut a few times but found it a bit creepy, kept looking over my shoulder! Must be some history...

Hi Bernard, I thought it would be long shot but worth a try.

Hi Sue I know this is an old thread but only just found it! When were you training at Good Hope? I was in the September 1975 set, just missed out on the traditional uniform, we had to wear the jaycloths! I also worked at BCH, both at the Ladywood site and the 'new' site on Steelhouse Lane. I...

For some reason I am unable to open this image - any ideas anyone? Katrina

Have had a quick look at the british newspaper archives site - where did you find the subscription for £1 details? Do I need a code for that?

Thanks for that Nick, that was the image I tried to post with no joy.

Hi Lynn I looked via google and found that a Dennet was an English made gig used for general transport around the town and country. Have been unable to download an image. The suicide sounded very suspicious to me - who commits suicide by cutting around the back of their neck? I am enjoying all...

I was born in Inkerman Street a very long time ago..................................

I am amazed, how and where do you find all this info???

Sorry Mike, thought I had attached the quote with my message about the Bull Katrina