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Oh thank you so much! This makes total sense as mr Grandad went on to be a tailor, he worked in Carrs Lane, so obviously started his trade here!!

Hi. Would anyone know what was at 126 Hurst Street in the 1920s. My grandfather was an errand boy for a S.Doffman at this address. I’m assuming it was a shop of some description? I’d be really grateful for any information.

- delinquent publican!! . He sounds a right one!! Thank you so much for this tidbit - it all helps to build a picture of this seemingly colourful character!!

Hi. I’ve just come across this thread and was hoping that someone may have memories of my parents who went to both Princethorpe Rd and Ilmington Road schools in the 40s/50s. My Mum was Sylvia Eden, from Copston Grove, born 1937, and had a younger sister Christine. My Dad was Anthony...

Hi. I’ve just come across this thread and was hoping that someone may have memories of my parents who went to both Princethorpe Rd and Ilmington Road schools in the 40s/50s. My Mum was Sylvia Eden, from Copston Grove, born 1937, and had a younger sister Christine. My Dad was Anthony...

Oh this is fantastic, thank you so much! The Post Office Directory, is this published annually and could I access this privately? It would be interesting to see when Issac took over the Bulls Head, as he was widowed (my 3xg/g Agness) and re-married in 1866, to a widow, Ann Bayliss. Would be...

Absolutely, and also my own Grandmother (other side of the family) was born at 84 Hatchet Street in 1897, so it would also have been familiar to her, and the two families would no doubt have known each other!

Hi, yes I have seen the picture, but thank you! And thank-you RobT, I was so excited to read your reply I forgot to express my thanks! I’ve re-checked the census and it is showing as number 19 Hatchet Street “The Bulls Head”, so that ties up completely!

Yes, my 3x g/grandfather was Isaac Reeves!! Oh wow! So I’m guessing it must have been more like an off-licence? Did they have C19th off-licences I wonder?

Hi. Would anyone have any information about a pub called The Bulls Head in Hatchett Street? My 3x g/grandfather is listed in the 1871 census as living there with his family, but as a “beer retailer” rather than landlord or licensed victualler. I have managed to find a few photos but that’s...

Aah that’s a shame, but thank you so much for your time, I really appreciate it. I will keep searching and hopefully will be able to find something,

Oh that would be amazing, thank you. He was called Ernest Nightingale, and he was born in 1872. I’m not exactly sure where the rest of the family were living at the time but I think it was very possibly Aston, if that helps. Thank you!

Hi. Im Currently trying to Find out info about my great-grandfather who died at City Asylum in 1925. The family story was that he was sent to Winson Green prison for stealing fruit and subsequently had a nervous breakdown and was transferred to the asylum. Which if true is really tragic...