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We get emails from all over the world asking for help on all sorts of topics relating to Stourbridge. If you can help please get in touch. If you have any luck do let us know as well!
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We are trying to trace the owners of Kemps Bakery that used to be in Hagley Road, Stourbridge. Any information would be very greatfully received. Sarah (Rec'd 7th Jan 2012) trevorleigh2@yahoo.com
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At our meeting place in Mary Stevens Park, we have a Snooker Table -- Donated to Stourbridge Sons of Rest , by Stourbridge I L P -- 1949

Despite their average age of 78 none of the members can recall a name to match the initials !! Does anyone have any ideas? (Independent Labour Party?). Thank you
tomkeys@blueyonder.co.uk (Rec'd 15 Dec 2011)
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 Sons of Rest snooker table
Hello ! I seek Philip and Sue Hopkins who lived at: 4 Locles View (Locks View?) Wordsley Stourbridge West Midlands England in the years 1970-1980.They must be between 55 and 60 years old. Phil has a brother who is called Adrien. I am a French friend. I am called "kiki". They came on holiday at home close to Toulouse in France. I would like to hear from them. Which joy of being able to contact them.
Thank you in advance, any help much appreciated. Cordially. Kiki (before Castel) (Rec'd 16 Nov 2011)
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I was born in Enville Street 1942 and went to the infants and then junior school there before going to the High SchooI did my nurse training at Corbett Hospital and was a staff nurse and sister there for many years. My maiden name was Pearson and I would like to find anyone who I knew at school in the 1950s and did my training with. Rose Higgs (Rec'd 17th Oct 11)
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Am trying to find information about Lye circa 1917-1945, in particular, Stocking Street, the school at the top of Stocking Street and anything of interest in that area. Old photos of Stocking Street and the school would be very good. Would like information for elderly lady (94 years old)who has dementia: trying to stimulate her memory as this is where she was born and went to school. Many thanks. Gina Mellor (Rec'd 5th Oct 2011)
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I am trying to find out about a Mr Harry Aspinall who I believe worked at The Stourbridge Glass factory in the 1940s/1950s. He moved to Stourbridge from Ashby de la Zouch,where he lodged during the war. He was born in Lancs possibly the Liverpool area approx 1909 to 1912. Any information greatfully received.
Thank you Bronwyn Mead honeybee2@hotmail.co.uk (Rec'd 3rd Aug 2011)
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Hello, My name is Judy Hornsby and I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I need your help. I am looking for a picture of my Grandfather, Edward Poulton. He died on December 25th, 1937 in I think a car accident in Pedmore, Worcestershire. I have checked with the Birmingham Library and Pedmore Genealogy and nothing has come up. It was suggested I try Stourbridge. He was born on November 19th, 1884 in Barton Walton, Tring, Hertfordshire, England. Is there anyone who could help me with this request? I thought maybe his picture may be in the newspaper with is obituary. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in advance. Cheers, Judy (Rec'd 7th June 2011)
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My name is Keith Rhodes from Melbourne Australia. I have an anvil weighing nearly 400lbs with the words ATTWOODS STOURBRIDGE stamped in to it with the letters HK stamped under the name. I would appreciate any information about this anvil or its manufacturers you may have, or point me in the direction of someone who may be able to help. (Rec'd 29 Nov 10)
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I have recently been given a very old photograph of a mother and child taken by H BIRD, photographic artist, Talbot Street, Stourbridge. It may be a photograph of my great-grandmother Sarah BIRD neeTIPTON (dau of Thomas and Rosehannah nee WYATT) as either the child or the mother. I am seeking information about H BIRD the photographer and/or his studio so I can date the photograph. I can be contacted on kiwicolleen@hotmail.com (Rec'd 8 Nov 2010)
Hello, I recently purchased from a secondhand shop in Eastbourne East Sussex an old garden fork with the makers mark that appears to read either SAAGNAS OR SAAGNIS & SONS STOURBRIDGE. Can you shed any light on this company, where it was in Stourbridge, when ceased trading etc etc? I would be very grateful if you can help me. Thank you.
Kind Regards. Jim Clowes. Northheath@aol.com (rec'd 12th Aug 10)
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Hi, I was wondering if you could tell me whether the building of the 1st Southern General Hospital, Stourbridge Section still exists and where it is or was. A great-uncle of mine was treated there in April 1917 after being injured in France.  Did any records survive from that time?
Are there any photos available of the hospital either at that time or any other time?
Many thanks for your help. Best wishes, Rachel (Rec'd 20th June 10)
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Family or friends of Mr. M.H. Fellows. Esq.  who lived at Foley Fane, Prestwood in 1970.
I am the current owner-caretaker of a 1970 Rolls-Royce which he purchased new at Broughton’s and I am interested in the history of the motorcar and would like to know more about Mr. Fellows and the Stourbridge area. Feel free to contact me via email randy.c.roberson@elpaso.com  or post: Randy Roberson 6010 Highway 151
Dubach, Louisiana  71235 USA (Rec'd 17th June 10)
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Hello, can you help us with this decanter please? Can it be of English origin or what do you believe? Please tell us your expert opinion about this beautiful bottle - 21cm high with light grey toned glass.
Kind regards from Sweden, Bernt Strand (Rec'd 27th Jan 2010)

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Hi, I am trying to find phone details for Dennis and Irene Hill, 82 Tack Farm Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands. Irene has a brother in Germany and he has lost their phone number. Does anyone have their contact details? Please send to AxelBoeer@web.de.
Thanks, regards from Germany. (Rec'd 27 Dec 09)
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Hello from Austria, I collect engraved silver mounted claret jugs ( www.karaffensammler.at ) and I am looking for a a copy of Joseph Kellers book:  "A collection of patterns for the use of glass decanters" Please contact me if you can help.  
Many thanks and kind regards, Thomas Feilenreiter (Rec'd 13 Nov 09)
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