Australian Airman, born and buried in Birmingham
Our research of World War One Soldiers at Lodge Hill Cemetery has uncovered many stories from across the world. Harry
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Author: Marcus Belben
Fighting under a false name
Private George Thornley of the 2nd Battalion (Regular Army) Royal Scots fought in World War one in France dying of
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Death in Service – Birmingham Nurse dies of Influenza
When you have your flu jab this winter consider the effects of the flu one hundred years ago.[Image: VAD Nurses
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What can little ones do in War time?
It is rare to hear the voice of children in any century. The Birmingham Weekly Mercury’s children’s competition in
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Discovering Birmingham’s fight for the vote
Katherine Old writes: The Balsall Heath History Society led a historic walking tour around Birmingham City Centre exploring the city’s links
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Birmingham’s King Tom, Suffragettes and our Right to Vote
On Saturday 15 September, 3pm – 4.30pm PHC will be leading a heritage walk from Victoria Square to discover Birmingham’s
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Birmingham’s Royal Street Parties
It’s being reported on Radio 4 this morning that there are only a few official royal street parties in the
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Mapping History in California
California is a suburb of Birmingham known mainly for it’s large Asda, We worked with children from Paganel Primary, a
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Commonwealth Heads pay tribute to the Unremembered
Our Unremembered wreath has been presented to the Foreign Secretary and Commonwealth Foreign Ministers at a lunchtime reception as part of
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Birmingham’s child emigrants revisited
Annual Report Middlemore Homes showing ‘before and after’ photos The Balsall Heath Local History Society has received £32,100 from the Heritage Lottery
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