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    Book: Summer Lane & Newtown of the years 1918-38 by Mannion

    Lyn I've seen a post on Facebook today from someone who would like permission to use Pauline's work in a book he is writing; he will make sure that his use of it is acknowledged in his book. Would you be able to put him in touch with a member of Pauline's family, if he got in touch with you...
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    James Cooper VC - Warstone Lane Cemetery

    I think so, he seems to be on the 1881 Census as married to Maria, with three children, Lucy, Ellen and James. I think that the street address on the Census seems to be Hatchett Street, although it is quite difficult to read. The fact that he was married with three children seems to be borne...
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    James Cooper VC - Warstone Lane Cemetery

    Good evening. I'm currently helping with a piece of research which relates to the graves of people who were awarded medals for gallantry. Several of the graves on the list which is being assembled are in the Birmingham area. The team concerned is interested in George Niven GC and George...
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    darby Joseph (jumping jack).

    I think that Norah was one of Joseph's younger daughters. His wife was Sarah.
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