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Purcell And Betts Photographers

Michael_Ingram

Michael_Ingram

gone but not forgotten
I have a family photo I am trying to date. It is stamped with 'Purcell and Betts, Aston Manor'. It seems to be 'Purcell' but it may maybe something similar.
I can't find that studio on any lists that I have access to. Can anybody help please?
 
Sadly the member posting the original question is no longer with us. Hence the words "gone but not forgotten" under his name.
However, we are always keen to learn about (and see photos) of old Birmingham firms.
 
I have recently discovered a Purcell & Betts photo in grandparents photo collection. Interested in knowing what history bishop street had discovered concerning them. Presently I am aware they operated from Park Lane from around 1900-3 and from 57 Aston Rd. North after about 1908. Do you have any further info on these times?
 
Thank you for the update... and the interesting but tragic story of Lily's father, my grandfather Frank Canning was also in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment (8th Battalion) but sustained a foot injury while route marching to Great Baddow, Essex before deployment to France in 1914, I wonder if Frank and Thomas Cope knew each other. Frank's injury was so severe the medical officer ruled him unfit for military service. Many Thanks.
 
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