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FAMILY PHOTO GALLERY
Rosemarie Stephenson
The 1st photo, taken around Christmas time in 1959, is of my mother and I in my paternal grandparents home, Munstone cottage, which was next to a little chapel where I was always made to feel most welcome. I still own a little picture, ‘the light of the world’ and a beautiful little illustrated bible which they gave me on prize giving days. I didn’t go very often and they wouldn’t have known that I was I was going to be there on that particular Sunday so I thought that it must be magic that they had a prize for me, with my name on it! My grandmother died when I was 6 and my grandad moved in with my dad’s brother and his family but I still remember some of the hymns that we sang there. I also remember my Granny Gunter teaching me to knit. The 2nd photo of mom and I was taken in 1960, when I was 9 ½ months old, whilst we were on holiday in a chalet in Clacton.
1959 and 1960, Munstone Cottage and Clacton
Munstone Cottage and Clacton, 1959 and 1960
Samantha Smith
My Grandmother, Mrs Spencer. Photograph taken in 1960s with one of her many grandchildren. Taken in New John Street West, Birmingham , before the back to backs were demolished
My Grandmother Mrs Gladys Spencer
1960s , New John Street West Birmingham
New John Street West Birmingham, 1960s
Sameena Parvaz
Picture of me circa 1974 with my grandparents. Lived in a multi-generational home with parents and grandparents until their passing a few years ago. This was taken around my 1st birthday in our front room in Winson Green which was used as a workshop where my grandad and his brother make men's bespoke suits some of which can be seen hanging in the back. They moved on from the workshop and bought a shop nearby; the tailoring business continues today but with my father in charge.
With my paternal grandparents Sabir Hussain Abbasi and Inayat Begum.
1974, Winson Green, Birmingham
Winson Green, Birmingham, 1974
Tahir Parvaz
With my father and sister in 1975
Parvaz Iqbal with his children Sameena Parvaz and Tahir Parvaz
1975, Birmingham
Birmingham, 1975
Shameem Ashraf
A grandad (my dad) with all his grandchildren.
My dad and all the Grandkids.
2016, Belchers lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham
Belchers lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, 2016
Jo Wheeler
A picture of my father in his shoe shop with his mother (her wedding picture already being submitted). This address no longer exists and was demolished to make way for what is now Pikewater Road, Bordesley Green.
My father Stanley Wheeler and his mother Frances Maud Wheeler, nee Postlethwaite.
Approx 1963, S F Wheeler - Shoe Repairer to the Trade. 168 Bordesley Green, Birmingham
S F Wheeler - Shoe Repairer to the Trade. 168 Bordesley Green, Birmingham, Approx 1963
Jeanette Irwin
Family trip to Blackpool
1961
1961
Andrea Burns
A wedding photo
My Grandparents, Arthur, Nellie Lewis. They were married in July 1915, at St Saviour's Church, Saltley. He was a Blacksmith's Striker, aged 24. She was 23 and looked after her younger brothers and sisters until they married.
1915, Not sure, but, maybe St Saviours Church
Not sure, but, maybe St Saviours Church, 1915
Bob Massey
Photo of Grandmother Ada Massey and three sons, Robert, Jack and Eric. It was probably taken for Grandfather Robert James who would have been involved in the 1st World War. The original image is with my family in Australia.
Ada Summers(Massey), Robert Massey, Jack Massey and Eric Massey
1916, Gale and Co, Snow Hill, Birmingham
Gale and Co, Snow Hill, Birmingham, 1916
Joan Williams
The black and white headshot is my mum Joan Williams about 12 years old. She’s in a velvet dress with a white collar taken 1955/56 The middle one is myself and Emily, my daughter taken in 1997 at home in the dining room in front of curtains I’d made, we had the GENERATIONS picture taken in this room. The last one is Emily and her son Finley taken 30 July 2021 in Russell Hall hospital baby unit. He was allowed home 2 August and we all had our first visit and cuddle.
Joan Williams, Dawn Corfield, Emily Cox and Finley Cox
1955 - 2021, Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, 1955 - 2021
Eileen Weedon
A daytrip to Rhyl
Dad's sister Lily with 2 daughters, Mum, Dad me and my sister.
Approx 1949, Rhyl
Rhyl, Approx 1949
Sue Hawkins
Dad, born Ladywood 1936, joined the REME regiment 7th December 1954. This is Dad showing one of the many activities (football, boxing, cricket, lifeguard) he participated in during his time in the army. He was very proud of his Birmingham roots. The second photo is on his wedding day to my Mom, Brenda Doris Greaves on 22nd December 1962, with my two Nans and Grandad, William & Annie Hawkins & Nora Greaves. They all lived in Ladywood.
Clifford James Hawkins
1952 - 1962, Tripoli, Libya and St John's Church, Ladywood
Tripoli, Libya and St John's Church, Ladywood, 1952 - 1962
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