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    Milk Street

    I have recently acquired the death certificates of my G. G. G. Grandparents, George Jones (d. 1862) and Jane Jones nee Price (d. 1874). Both died at 18 court Milk Street having previously lived in Digbeth Road (the census just says Digbeth) and prior to that Cheapside. The maps that I have...
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    Fisher Street

    I am researching Fisher Street where my G.G. Grandparents lived in 1891. I would like to know if anyone has any photographs, information or stories of the street and any indication of house numbers. I am particularly looking for 48 Fisher Street. Thank you
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    New Thomas Street

    I have an 1871 census of some ancestors living in New Thomas Street, looking at old maps I find this street illusive, is it the same street as Thomas Street or Upper Thomas Street or somewhere else. Any assistance would be appreciated.
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    British Hub Co. - Clyde Works, Weaman Street, Birmingham.

    My Grandfather worked at British Hub Company - Clyde Works, Weaman Street, Birmingham in the 1930s. I have a map of the location but hunting for any photos of the street or company. Thank you
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    St Philips Tavern, Church Street.

    I am doing some research on a mysterious Great Grandfather of mine who went by the name of Henry Edward Hicks. He was born in Paddington, London abt. 1851 and it appears that Henry was orphaned, a foundling, given away or of a single mother but of unknown parents. I am doing some research...
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    277 Thimblemill Lane

    Does anyone have any photos of Thimblemill lane? I remember factory/building called Verities or something close to that and my Aunt Gladys Dorman nee Hicks lived at 277 Thimblemill Lane until the 1960s. If anyone has the house numbers I would love to know, thank you. Mike
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    Portland Street, Aston - Photographs

    After some recent success requesting photographs of streets, I thought I would try my luck again. My Great Grandfather lived at No 11 Portland street in 1871. It appears to be opposite 'The Manor Tavern' which I believe is No. 6 and just a little bit further down on the other side of the...
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    Aston Lane now which appears to be Aston Hall Road

    From around 1910 to the 1960's my great grandmother Elizabeth Maull and some of her children including my Grandmother Alice Maull lived at 16 Aston Lane. As a very young child I can just about remember visiting the house and I believe it was somewhere around where the Aston Express Way fly over...
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    Henry Edward Hicks

    I am search for information on HENRY EDWARD HICKS b. abt 1852 d. 1909 in Nechells. Henry Edward Hicks is my Great Grandfather he married an Alice Ames, they lived in Longacre then Stuart Street in Nechells. They had a number of children: Rosina, Henry Edward, Ellen Agnes (Nell), Walter...
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