Todays story is sad, but unfortunately not an isolated incident during WW2. During the day of the 19th November 1940 no one could have foreseen what would happen overnight. It was another night of bombing in Birmingham but worse than most. Alfred Cope, a member of the AFS, and both of his twin sons, Stanley …
Sergeant-Major Charles Dawes died in 1932 aged 96. Todays information is short, but he definitely needs a mention. Kings Royal Irish Hussars – Service No. 1428 Crimean and Indian Mutiny Veteran – Chelsea Pensioner Died 1st August 1932 aged 96 – 270 Clifton Road Balsall Heath, Birmingham. “The last Birmingham survivor of the Crimean War …
Firefighters Memorial Day will have been marked by a minutes silence at midday today to honour Firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty. Over 2300 such deaths are recorded. Brandwood End is the resting place of Sydney Charles Tropman who was one of the above number. As part of National Cemeteries Week …
Our only public event in National Cemeteries week took place today as most of our information is on this web page or our facebook site. A dry but cloudy day meant that we had plenty of time to walk the route of our Heritage Trail and can I express my thanks to the participants who …
We have over 200 Commonwealth War Graves in Brandwood End but only one of them is remembering a woman. CORPORAL MARY EMILY STEVENS DIED IN 1944 AGED JUST 25. Follow the link to discover more about Mary and also the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) 1939 – 1949. FBEC – CORPORAL MARY EMILY STEVENS.pdf Our …
All things political seem to be on the agenda at this time so we thought we would highlight a local politician buried in Brandwood End. His name is probably not known to many but if you read on you may remember ELDRED HARRIS in future. FBEC – ELDRED HALLAS MP Our thanks to our member …
As part of National Cemeteries week the Friends will be sharing some of our research that we have gathered over many years. A good place to start will be the first burial in Brandwood End, then a new cemetery in Kings Norton district. Charles Downes – 5 years old – first burial in Brandwood End. …
Starting tomorrow we will be highlighting Brandwood End as part of National Cemeteries Week. Over the week we will passing on lots of our research, reminding you of the extensive flora and fauna within the cemetery and pointing out some items of interest that may have passed you by. On Tuesday 3rd we will be …
‘When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today.’ Kohima Epitaph 24 APRIL 2022 This morning, in beautiful April sunshine and in partnership with the Gallipoli Association, FBEC supported a small gathering to remember all those lost as a result of the ill-fated WW1 Gallipoli Campaign. This …
The 25th April is Anzac Day. This is not a widely commemorated date in the UK but highly valued in many other countries. If you would like to know more about what Anzac day means to many people then please follow the link below to a short video. Our thanks to The Gallipoli Association who …