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    Windsor Street Gas Works Explosion 1908

    Hello Everyone, I was wondering if anyone knew of any resources that describe/discuss the explosion of Windsor Street Gas Works on Sunday 1st March 1908 - someone on another forum has kindly pointed me to the Erdington News for April 4th 1908 when my Great Grandfather was mentioned for winning...
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    Moving to Birmingham 1900's

    Really strange question, but its been in my head for years, so I'll ask to see if I can conclude my query. How, during the late 1800's and early 1900's did a family move from one city to another when changing properties? My family originally were from Leeds, but moved to Birmingham around 1903...
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    Kids go on strike and walk out!

    Back in the late 1970's I can remember walking out of school on strike (as did all the other kids) - I can't for the life of me remember why. It wasn't just our school a lot of others did it too - can anyone remember why we did this? It happened several times and then just fizzled out...
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    Hawksley Hall Farm

    Hi Guys, Does anyone have any pictures/maps or history they can share in relation to Hawksley Hall Farm (Kings Norton)? Regards Vic
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    Primrose Hill Farm Hole or Holme Farm

    Can anyone tell me any history about Primrose Farm (Kings Norton) previously known as Hole (Or Holme) Farm and why the name was changed? I'd also be keen to know anything about the Field Family who owned it etc.
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