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  • A Sparks
    A Sparks reacted to Vivienne14's post in the thread Birmingham horse, steam and cable trams with Appreciate Appreciate.
    A cartoon showing Traffic Manager of Birmingham Central Tramways in 1892. The smaller illustrations seem to show the evolution of the...
  • A Sparks
    A Sparks reacted to Vivienne14's post in the thread Bromford Racecourse with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Cartoon sketches of the racecourse features in 1892 several of which tie in with the 1895 image in post #36. Source: British Newspaper...
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    theodore replied to the thread Price or Morris.
    Thanks Janice. Don't know why I couldn't find him on 39 Reg. put in name Frank Morris and address 74 Flewitt St., Nothing. If born 1879...
  • Jemima
    The 'Female Blondin' who fell to her death was Selina Powell nee Evans - https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Evans-58454
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    Peter M Sturge MBE reacted to Heartland's post in the thread Jim Crow with Appreciate Appreciate.
    But it is not at Oldbury and relates to a previous chemical works beside the Worcester & Birmingham canal The clue is the mention of...
  • Keith R
    Keith R reacted to mikejee's post in the thread Duddeston Mill Road with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Here is the Duddeston Flour Mill. Presumably the same building as marked as a sawmill on the 1880s map. There is a corn miller listed...
  • Keith R
    Keith R reacted to John L's post in the thread Aston Villa history with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Another photograph of the old Witton End and Witton Lane Stand taken in the 50s I think:
  • Keith R
    Keith R reacted to John L's post in the thread Aston Villa history with Appreciate Appreciate.
    1) Villa fans at Euston on their way to the 1920 FA Cup Final at Stamford Bridge (the first held after WWI), which we won beating...
  • Heartland
    Heartland replied to the thread Advice from the Experts Please.
    Chester Road station signal post and points were operated by Erdington Box The booking office side loft had many documents regarding...
  • Heartland
    Heartland replied to the thread Bordesley Station.
    The Bordesley Station was the later four platform version. The first one was south of the road bridge The Cattle Dock was Upper Trinity...
  • Heartland
    Heartland replied to the thread Jim Crow.
    But it is not at Oldbury and relates to a previous chemical works beside the Worcester & Birmingham canal The clue is the mention of...
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    Many happy returns have a great one.
  • oldbrit
    oldbrit replied to the thread happy birthday to vivienne14.
    Have a great day, Viv Plus
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    theodore replied to the thread Price or Morris.
    Hi Janice No date to go on (1st address) and no next of kin mentioned on Pension records. Only other helpful info year of birth...
  • A Sparks
    A Sparks reacted to BrummieGeoff's post in the thread Hill Street, Birmingham. with Appreciate Appreciate.
    The left of this photo shows an interesting view of the lower part of Hill Street in June 1883 .... although the upper part of the...
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