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That's great it fits nicely with my research and family stories. I think at the time it was on par with Boots a department store. Thanks for your help.

Does anyone have any information on this Chemist company Whitehouse Ltd, 601 Bearwood Road around 1921. I have a relation who was working for them as a Druggist and Chemist on the 1921 Census. It seems that it was quite a large concern being Ltd maybe like Boots Chemist.

Thanks all, She did not have a sister the information I have is she may have been baptised at St Barnabas as her parents were listed on the census living in that parish.

I am trying to locate the baptism register for st Barnabas, Ryland street, Birmingham 1857-8. I am looking for a baptism for Lucy Aston born 1857. Father's name Samuel mother's name Rhoda. Any ideas where I can find these registers?

43 Ludgate Hill, I have an ancestor Charles Holdcroft who was a Blacksmith for the Birmingham Canal Company for nearly fifty years. He died in 1864 and lived at 43 Ludgate Hill. I assume 43 Ludgate Hill belonged to the Company. I would love to try and locate more of the history of both the...

Peter Holdcroft married Hannah Williams 30th January 1838. He and Hannah were listed as Widower and Widow respectfully. The problem is I cannot find either previous marriage. Hannah Williams father is listed as Lester Holt which suggests her maiden name was Holt. Both were living in Tipton at...

Looking for Francis Joseph Holdcroft Chemist and Druggist in Birmingham, any help gratefully received.

Yes he is also a member of my family.

Just found two family members working at the above address as Draper's assistance in the 1891 census. Does anyone have any information about this business or a mention in a trade directory. The two young ladies were Eliza Jane and Amelia Holdcroft.

I am interested in any Birmingham Holdcroft's, Holcroft, Howcroft, Hocroft of even Ocroft's There seems to be a few around Rushall and Pelsall 1700's. Anyone who finds any records please let me know.