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Additionally, we will also add to this page requests by individuals for information, family photos or photos of the area in which their ancestors lived. We will also add requests if you require photos and information in respect of research being carried out for a project you have undertaken.
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With reference to a photograph, possibly taken in the Gloucester Studio of Horace Dudley. Does anyone know what the reference '52705 Davis' may mean? The photograph is of a young boy circa 1920's/30's. Request by Rachael G, 2 July 2011.
All the club photographs were lost in the fire that destroyed the pavilion in 2007. Does anyone hold old photographs that they would be happy to provide copies of? Request by Suzanne D, 2 October 2010.
Any information or pictures of the established Trap making factory of Samuel Boddis, Wright's Lane, (formerly Garratts Lane), Old Hill. Any photographs of Samuel and family would be greatly appreciated. Request by Ann B H, 30 September 2010.
Can anyone provide photographs of Dudley Street, Wednesbury in the first 30 years of the 20th Century? Any photographs will be gratefully received. Request by John McLinden, 8 March 2010.
Photographs and information are needed in respect of Robbins & Co Ltd of Fountain Street, Dudley. The company appears in Kelly's Directory of Worcestershire, 1921 as a grate manufacturer. Can anyone confirm that the factory was bombed during World War II? Any information at all will be greatly appreciated.
Can anyone help with a request for old photographs of Newtown Street, Cradley Heath? Also the Chapel on the left as you turned into Newtown Street from Reddall Hill Road? Can anyone provide the name or any other info? Anything prior to the compulsory purchase orders and demolition of the old properties in the 1970's will be gratefully received.
Does anyone remember the Cider House at the bottom of Church Lane, Halesowen. It was a private house in the 1950's and people sat in the lounge for a drink. It was near to the timber framed cottages which were saved from demolition in the 60's. Any info will be gratefully received.
Help needed re a place called The Green Building in Wednesbury. Does this have any connection with the former Green Dragon Pub? Any information relating to the origins of its name or photographs will be gratefully received.
Does anyone have any recollections, memories or photographs of Ivy Cottage, 45 Bowling Green Road, Netherton, in the 1920's? Any info will be appreciated.
