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I was born in Hillingford Avenue and went to school at Collingwood Drive School that is now some community type building. I remember well how the main hall still has the 'projector' room above the doors and was told that is where the US Solidiers watched their films. As far as I know it is still...

any chance of the image being reposted? Thanks Paul

Hi Mark I just found your post whilst searching for 'Harvey Sword Birmingham', I know it 2 years late but wondered if you still visited this forum. My Gt GT GT Grandfather was William Harvey and on his daughters (Ellen Harvey) Marriage Certificate of 1840 he was listed as 'Sword Cutler', I'm...

My dad used to say we were as "mad as a Bob 'Owller' when we were kids running around. (North Birmingham)

A little digging on google tells me it is now the Maryvale Institute on Old Oscott Hill, near to Cardinal Wiseman's school / Church Thanks for the info Mike, never realised the history behind that place

I see, in which case St Mary's had yet to be built in 1834. So any idea what the Oscott College marked on the map is?

Looking at the map that was posted on another thread here I noticed that Oscott College wasn't where I thought it would be. I live on the Chester Road close to where Gibbets Hill is marked on the map and all other landmarks seem to relate (Beggars Bush, railway line etc) but Oscott College...

Great info Brian, thanks very much

Thanks Wendy, I don't have a death certificate (yet) as I only recently found out they existed. The Burial Record that I have comes from the "Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry" from their "Parish Records Collection - burial" which is where I found the cemetery name and...

Looking to locate the graves of two sisters: Lydia ROLFE (1846 - 1854) - Register No. 3329 Catherine ROLFE (1850 - 1854) - Register No. 3330 Any help appreciated

Thanks for the info, will do.

I recently found out that two of my Gt Aunts were buried in Warstone Lane cemetery in 1856, both died youg and it seems at the same time, aged around 8 and 5. I don't think I have ever visited a cemetery and have no idea of the etiquete or whether or not you can just walk in and look around (to...

I currently use both but will be letting my FMP subscription run out this year. I find that FMP is much better at finding stuff and have a more 'logical' search engine. I can usually find things on FMP must easier than on Ancestry. The problem is that FMP only 'really' covers UK and I have a lot...

I'm not quite old enough to remember buses in the 50s, but I think I remember that my Nan called Kingstanding Circle "The 29", meaning that's where it terminated. Or maybe it was "The 28"

I remember Cherry B and Cider and I think it was nicknamed "The Leg Over"...and no I'm not implying anything at all, it's just what my girlfriend at the time and friends called it :D

Hi Doug Sounds like you had a lot of fun. I have a background in engineering (when I was an apprentice) so don't have much fear about the restoration. I was wondering whether I should respray and rechrome or whether that would take some of the originality away. I think it would look better all...

I know that there was (and still is) a Hospital Street in Hockley. No idea whether there were almshouses there, but it was a hive of back to back backs in the 1800s (and into the 1900s). I'm sure when they wake up that others more knowledgeable will be more specific :) Paul

Lovely machine Doug, how did it ride and how difficult was the restoration. It would be interesting to learn how long it took etc. and what skills you already possessed and what you learnt by doing the restoration. My dad bought a BSA Bantam 150cc (grey D2 I think) brand new in 1956 and sits...

I have read most of the Bernard Cornwell books (apart from the Sharpe series) and have enjoyed every page. For those that like a good story based on a historical event he has some great novels and on Amazon I have found some bargains. It's not all 19th Century warfare, as he has written about...

Nice one Suzanne, the reg number ties in with the rest of the data that goes with the page I posted Now I have to find out why he transferred to an Irish regiment Really appreciate your effort Paul