• Welcome to this forum . We are a worldwide group with a common interest in Birmingham and its history. While here, please follow a few simple rules. We ask that you respect other members, thank those who have helped you and please keep your contributions on-topic with the thread.

    We do hope you enjoy your visit. BHF Admin Team

Search results

  1. F

    Early Years

    My great-grandfather, Thomas Jayes (of Adelaide Street, Highgate), paid 15/- for the right to watch Aston Villa play in the 1887-8 Season. If he earned this in a week - as a shoe-finisher journeyman - I would be surprised. Rather than live with their father, four of his six children emigrated to...
Back
Top