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Carl Chinn column: Remembering when a Mummy went to the cinema Oct 09 2009

THESE wonderful photos have been sent by the acclaimed saxophone player Steve Ajao.Read

The story of a Birmingham wartime evacuee Sep 19 2009

FOLLOWING on from the recent article on the evacuation of school children from Birmingham just before the outbreak of the Second World War, Barry Fletcher has written in with his memories and with information about a group keeping alive such memories.Read

Little Bromwich: The name set to disappear off the map Sep 11 2009

THE rise of the Colmore and Smallbrook families in late medieval Birmingham was spectacular. Emerging from modest beginnings, through single-mindedness, determination, ability and ruthlessness they became wealthy merchants and landowners who had a major impact on the growth of the town.Read

Pagan deity's link to Tyseley Jun 07 2008

FENRIR was the monstrous wolf of Norse mythology. The son of the devilish god Loki and a giantess called Angerboda, he was both evil and immensely strong.Read

A country feel dominated most of Summer Lane Apr 19 2008

THE Colmore family was one of the richest in the history of Birmingham.Read

Garden of Eden in Summer Lane Apr 12 2008

IN THE early years of the 20th century, local folk believed that Summer Lane took its name from the beautiful flowers which had bloomed in its gardens back in the early 1800s.Read

George Mallen shares his memories of Birmingham Apr 05 2008

GEORGE Mallen explains why, despite now living in Brittany, the call of Birmingham is still powerful.Read

How Charles Adderley helped Birmingham families Mar 29 2008

LORD of the manor he may have been, but Charles Adderley was active in providing facilities for the well being of local people.Read

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