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    Microfiche reader on offer.

    I'm not sure how many people still use them but I seem to (distantly) remember people looking for one. There is currently one on offer on Freecycle, located at Badsey, Worcs, if anyone is interested. Link may work but might need to register. https://www.freecycle.org/town/EveshamUK
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    Belmont Village, Ashtead

    Hi. I have geneology records that cite that address/area, certainly in 1821, and again in that Century. Is there a map of that era which shows the location? Thanks.
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    Wem family, 28 Whittall Street, 1920-1925

    I hope this is the correct forum. I have been researching 'one of mine', Charles Francis WEM (1860-), and have found that although the family home was at 108 Hillaries Road, the Electoral Registers show that he had a Workshop at 28 Whittall Street. Does anyone have access to Trade Directories...
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    B'ham St Phillip, 1830. Can't decipher a place name for Elizabeth Holmes

    For those with an Ancestry account this record appears in the Birmingham Library collection. Search parameters are: William Holmes b.1820. Parents:- John and Susanna...
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    Ironmongers

    This sort of follows on from the discussion/demise of A B Fletcher. I know about Nutters at the old Black & Decker site, but having sent them a message a week ago, I haven't had a reply.:rolleyes: There used to be a place in [I think] Stratford Place that sold all sorts of nuts and bolts but...
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    A B Fletcher, Great Lister Street.

    Not been there for years. From memory, it used to be on the corner with Dartmouth Middleway but when I went past some months ago I think it had different occupancy. Does it still exist? I can find numerous trade listings for the business but no actual Home Page. I'm after some 'U' section...
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    The Red Lion, 108 & 109 Brearley Street, Birmingham

    Does it still exist as a building? Are there any photos of the premises? I have a 'rellie' that died there in, wait for it.:smug: 1876.
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    Prudence Hillman born 1809

    From Family Search I can see that Prudence Hillman, daughter of James & Penelope Hillman, was Baptised, St Martin's, 21 Aug 1809. On the same date, Penelope Hillman, born 1803 was also baptised. Baptised at St Martin's on 29 Sep 1800 was a Martha Hillman, same parents. Again on FS, there is a...
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    Joseph Cox & Sarah Marigold. Marriage 1822, St Thomas Church, Dudley - Marriage 1822

    Does anyone happen to have access to records for this period? I'm looking for any additional information regarding a marriage, 2 Jan 1822, Joseph Cox & Sarah Marigold. LDS films 350496 & 378770. Thanks.
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    Holmes - Kendrick - Mellows - Hobday

    I’ve got information on three Marriages and would like to know if there is any additional information, i.e. ages, occupation, witnesses, etc, please. 23 May 1795 John Holmes – Mary Kendrick 7 Feb 1799 John Mellows – Maria Hobday and 15 Jan 1826 (I believe) John Mellows – Charlotte Holmes...
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    Can't read Census address. Local knowledge required.

    I'm looking for some help on an 1861 Census page please. I can't make out the Street name. 1861 TNA RG9 Piece 2157 Folio 51 Page 17 Charlott Brown. The Enumerators walk reads, “….from and including all the houses on the South side of Great Hampton Row from Constitution Hill to Lower? St and...
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