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Kentish Brummie, thank you for drawing together the threads about Henage Street. There is a 22 June 2007 post seeking information about the Jones family who ran a successful butcher in Henage Street. Touch of the if only about this. My mother's best friend was the daughter of John Jones, both...

From 49 Henage Street, As a lad in the 50s I visited Show Hill and New Street stations to spot engine numbers. While I share the view that the station had some architectural merit it had fewer trains than New Street. New Street was chaotic in comparison. Compared with New Street the Great...

Dear Lyn, My family lived at 49 Henage Street (a corner shop) from the 1880s until my Grandparents were rehoused in 1952 associated with slum clearances. I have childhood memories.

Colleagues. Have looked at the trail. The details given about the properties opposite Aston Parish Church are very helpful. I have some knowledge of the locations being discussed for two reasons (1) I am the hon. projects officer at Aston Parish Church and (2) from 1953 to 1957 used to travel...

Wendy Hopper (Fred's widow) came to the Aston Peace Memorial Centenary event on 4 September. Sure she could help

On 11 Sept there will be a free Heritage open day in the Aston Hall and Church Conservation Area. Aston Hall, (12 noon to 4pm) . Aston Tavern (11am to 4pm) and Aston church 12 noon to 5pm) are all open. 4 local history talks in the church 1pm talk – John Rogers (1500 – 1555) protestant martyr...

Was a pupil at the Boys school from Sept 57 to July 61. I recognise some of the teachers names from Roger Boulton's Xmas 54 list. Small correction Askey was Douglas Haskey. Peter Herman appeared as the French teacher during my time, he went the great Barr Comp and reached the final of the BBC...