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    Showell family

    Looking for information on the Showell family of Birmingham. I know they were brewers and one of their pubs the Bull's Head is in Price Street still. In particular James Showell (my great grandfather) who deserted 3 of his motherless children on a canal towpath in 1901.
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    Mapplebecks buildings

    Has anyone heard of the Mapplebecks buildings? According to the 1901 census this is where my great grandparents lived.
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    Amphlett

    Hi does anyone know anything about a lady named E M Amphlett who I think lived on the Hagley Road at some time and who wrote letters to soldiers during WWI? She may have been connected to the church or to a society called Band of Hope.
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    showell's brewery

    Whilst researching my family history (Thomas Showell was my 4x great grandfather) I came across some info about Showell's Brewery which may be of interest to forum members (crown case and prosecution). Cannot attach to this message - any ideas please? Katrina
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    Edwards family

    Hi - does anyone have any information on James Frederick Edwards (1876-1933) who married Rosina Showell (1896-1959). His father was Samuel Edwards and I think his mother was Elizabeth Birch but have yet to prove that. Family history has it that James went into a London workhouse as an orphan...
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