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    A J Vaughan (Mitre Works) Willenhall

    Hi I remember visiting this forge? In 1980 and not long after, the managing director Michael Vaughan killed himself by putting his head under a drop hammer -I had met him a few months previously at an International Drop Forging Convention and wondered if anyone remembers this, the convention...
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    Grove House Handsworth

    still looking for news on 245 grove lane.
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    Grove House Handsworth

    Still keen to hear about 245 Grove Lane, close to oxhill road was taken over by scotts furneral directors but now empty. Any news or pictures would be appreciated.
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    Reynolds road, Handsworth

    I used to live at no 40. Next door to the Roadknights and on other side the Wheways in late 60's 70's. My mother was a seamstress. Elsie Gibson. I remember a lot of people.
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    Soho Road Handsworth

    I used to walk up Nineveh road and met my husband at Corona where he worked in late 60's/70's
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    Soho Road Handsworth

    Do you remember the Drs surgery in Linwood Road Dr Warlow was my doctor.
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    Grove House Handsworth

    thats a shame does anyone have any info on 245 grove Lane which I think is Grove Hill House.
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    Reynolds road, Handsworth

    Wow, I lived at 40 Reynolds Road from 1956 to 1974 but my mum lived there until 1982. I remember a lot of people and the westwoods lived across the road from us. My sister Mary knew Gillian Westwood and she was her friend in the 60's
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    Grove House Handsworth

    Hello, I am new to this site. Do you mean 245 Grove Lane, Handsworth? I worked there from 1971 to 1981 when it was the trade association for the Drop forgers and stampers. I am keen for any other info at that time or previous. It is sad that now I have been told the funeral home has closed...
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