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    Birmingham Brewing Co. Stirchley

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    A Brummie I'm Proud To Be.

    https://www.broadjam.com/songs/hollytooze/a-brummie-im-proud-to-be
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    Charlotte Hobson aka Cynthia

    Im sorry to say that Cynthia who you may remember and often turned up to the meets, sadly passed away last weekend. RIP Cynthia.
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    Microsoft Edge

    Whenever I open my laptop its Google which I like, but then it starts reverting to Microsoft Edge which I dont like so I reopen Google to use, but the same thing happens again. Can Microsoft Edge be uninstalled or is there any other way I can bypass it. (Windows 11) Thanks
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    A Parisian style pub

    Can anyone remember a pub that was built probably in the 60s that was made to look like it was a Parisian street. Going from town it would have been on the Bristol Road just past the Trees Pub but on the other side of the road. Thanks
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    Its a Brum Ting

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    Swinglers

    After looking at the 1921 Census I found out that my grandad who was shown as a boatman worked for a company called Swinglers, does anyone have any information on them? Thanks
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    Historic England

    Historic England have released information for the UK. https://historicengland.org.uk/sitesearch?searchType=site&search=Birmingham
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    Eddie Fewtrell

    RIP Eddie you brought great clubs to Birmingham rip
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    Google Lens

    From today I have noticed that if Im trying to find info on a photograph its coming up as Google Lens (instead of just Google). All it does is show comparisons of the original photo with no info. Has anyone else had this?
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    1921 Census.

    Find My Past have announced the release date of the 1921 census - 6th January 2022. As suspected there will be a cost, £2.50 for each record transcript and £3.50 for each record image. The cost covers the cost involved transcribing the images and 12 month pro subscribers will receive a 10%...
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    Fowler Frank

    I have just got into The Birmingham of Library online, what is the best way to search for a specific person?
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    Coca cola

    I spilt coca cola over my keyboard yesterday I managed to tip and mop up some of it but today its not turning on. Does this mean my laptop is kaput. Please help
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    Personal Recollections of Birmingham and Birmingham Men 1877 by E Edwards.

    This is a very interesting read on Birmingham men and can be downloaded FOC. (when you have the time). https://www.gutenberg.org/files/18821/18821-h/18821-h.htm
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    Myheritage.

    I have been on Myheritage today and they do animations. This is my mom. Its weird but in another way its lovely. I dont know if it will upload...
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    Top 10 Car production 1950-2019 by Countries.

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    National Archives

    This may be a help if you are researching families as some information at the moment is being offered free https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/news/digital-downloads/?fbclid=IwAR2dppDKGBsFwajjDTFnJKdFN-Pn4qA1GtK-z4DC5B14FMBkaZZmBdAkpwk
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    Thomas Lewin

    I am just reading a book by Thomas Lewin called Against the Odds - From the Slums of Summer Lane. Its really interesting especially when you live within that area. I have tried to find out more about him but cant seem to find anything. His father was called John. A follow up to the book will...
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    Patrol bikes 1950s

    Talking Pictures on Freeview is showing Birmingham and patrol bikes now Channel 81
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    Setting tablet to English

    I have been given a Samsung Tablet A by a friend I have had it completely put back to default. I have entered all my details in but for some reason I am getting the internet in Chinese!! I have looked and my language is showing its English. Any ideas please.
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