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Cheapside, Aston, Birmingham 1891

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Karen

Karen Report 16 Feb 2005 18:15

Hi As far as I recall, it was residential but like all places had some shops as well. Who are you looking for, if you post info I may be able to help. Karen

Bacardi

Bacardi Report 16 Feb 2005 18:05

hi karen just wondering if u have a jack harrison in your tree he was my nans brother my nans name was may harrison/beddows best wishes angie

Karen

Karen Report 7 Feb 2005 20:14

Thanks Sue Yes I have used historical directories - they are brilliant found my 4 x g grandfather shop in Ashby-de-Zouch in 1841. Unfortunately I couldnt see a kelly's for birmingham covering 1891 - the year I'm keen to look up. Good luck with your searching! Karen

Susan

Susan Report 7 Feb 2005 19:49

A lot of my ancestors came from all around there. Cheapside still exists today so look on multimap(.)com to find it exactly. It is right next to the city centre so think it has shops. Look on historicaldirectories.org to find old Kelly's etc. I eventually went on their the other night and was over the moon to find my great-great-grandfather's glass shop in nearby Sherlock Street. That site is very easy to use. Sue in berks

Karen

Karen Report 7 Feb 2005 19:37

Anyone out there know Aston, Birmingham - can they tell me if Cheapside were/are shops are just residential - trying to find out more info on my rellies - could have had a shop. Thanks Karen