John T. Mills b. 1886 Cradley Heath, Staffs. Father Arthur, mother Mary Ann. Older sister and brother, Beatrice and Joseph. One address known (1903) Cross street, Netherton (number?). Have not found a single census for him (after much searching) and about to give up but hoping some one seeing this posting may be able to help. Regards Peter ..read more

Each year the Waterloo Association, the foremost group for the study of this famous battle, holds an event in the Midlands. This year it will be in central Birmingham, in the BMI, 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3BS from 10am to 4.00pm. There are four excellent speakers, all with an international reputation in their field. Andrew Field: 'The Crisis: the attack of the Imperial Guard at Waterloo', Gareth Glover: "Waterloo, Myths and Realities”, John Morewood: “The Royal... Read more ..read more

I have found out that my Grandfather lived in Adrain Cottage Kings Heath 1901 Census, has anybody any idea where this was obvisually not there anymore ..read more

Does anyone know the reason or the significance of the buildings for the bombing of the area bordered by Bordesley Park Rd, Arden Rd and Garrison Lane near Tilton Rd. school? I was born in 1947 and all the area in Bordesley/Bordesley Green and Saltley was a wasteland tip or bombsite. Was it bombed and reduced to rubble? What sort of buildings originally stood There? I would be grateful for any information ..read more

The original thread has disappeared since the recent site problem. So reposting a few images of horse drawn buses ..read more

This is the inside of the "Wellhead" on this photo.in the light coloured coat, front row, is my gran,the third lady to her right is G G Jeans nan. It was definately on the corner of Wellhead Lane,opposite Kynochs,in fact Jean said it is still there.There has been a photo.of it taken outside on the forum,but I couldn't find it. As an aside during the war,when there was a raid on, the gaffer of the Wellhead used to go along Franchise St.collect all the pensioners and guide them to... Read more ..read more

A newspaper notice of the marriage of my grandparents reports that their wedding reception was at the Gaynor Rooms, Sparkhill. I've googled this and I can find no reference. Does anyone know where the Gaynor Rooms were? This was in 1931. Thanks ..read more

This gentleman's parents were Joseph BLACKHAM, a Fishmonger, and his wife Elizabeth Kidd (nee ROWLEY)........the father died in 1850 and mother re-married a William JACKSON in 1855. He had four siblings, Elizabeth born 1845, Alfred 1847, Bertha 1856 and Harry 1860. He spent a short time in Parkhurst Prison between 1859-1862. And that is the extent of my knowledge!! Can anyone help with details post-1862 please? There are several William BLACKHAM's, some with a Derbyshire connection, but... Read more ..read more

looking for information about a company called chamberlain king and jones, cabinet makers. any information would be appreciated thanks johnjoe ..read more

I thought members may be interested to see the photographs of previous (and current) Birmingham Coroners. Photographs are all on display in the foyer of the Coroners Court. Hopefully you won't have need to visit ..read more