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    Birmingham Pin Makers

    I am researching my family and I it has come to light that many were pin makers. They lived in Ladywood in the first quarter of the 20th century and I take it that they made badges. Could anyone tell me if this is correct and would this be a part of the jewellery quarter trades? I would be...
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    Hop picking

    Hi All, When my grandmother was alive she would often tell me of the times that she and her family (which included my mother) would go hop-picking in September to make a bit of money. I would like to research agricultural seasonal workers from Birmingham and was wondering if anyone knew where I...
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