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Anyone worked at Rail House and Stanier House from 1972 to 1977? Names spring to mind George Hassall, Jack Mayo, Roger Hopes, Arthur Goburn, worked as clerical officers

I found out Henry Gould my relative born in Turkey 1836. Moved to Birmingham area. He was a gardener. Married Eliza Corbett born 1834 in Aston. Had 8 children including Ada Gould a press worker - my great great grandmother- Ada married Alfred Pond born 1869 who was an engraver. Ada was...

Does anyone remember the amazing dancing fountains at Bingley Hall as part of Ideal Home Exhibition in 50s/60s? The waters of all colours danced to music, as a child it was mesmerising. Also I saw Arthur Askey I think, and the opening of BBC with Alan Freeman and was there a power cut? And the...

Do you remember anyone with the surname Dorrington? Soho Road Handsworth in 1930 to 1960 newsagent shop number 178 Lady called Margaret and her sister Edith worked there for my nana Sarah Dorrington. I remember as a child Baines cake shop and Tibbetts Fish Mongers. Thanks

Does anyone remember my uncle Dr Paul Weiss who was a GP in Castle Bromwich. He was South African. Wife Jessie.

Relative Frank Harvey born 1914 was inmate in Winson Green Prison around 1953. I think the crime was fraud but not sure. Before this Frank and John Sollars a friend we’re on bail and escaped to Ireland where they knocked on monastery doors for food. Priest said they should go back which they did...

My granddad Harry Harvey or my uncle Bob Harvey so legend has it was a school inspector for truants year ago with the educational department. He used to go around on his cycle rounding up truants. He was a kind man and gave the barefooted children shoes although he was feared by the children too...