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Smith Haberdashers of Sutton Coldfield

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Colin

Colin Report 1 Apr 2009 15:25

Is there anyone out there who remembers a haberdashers that was in Sutton Coldfield - or at least I think it was although it may have been Streetley! It was run by 3 or 4 sisters - surname of Smith!? This is going back to the 50's at the latest! First names of Clarice, Doris, ? and ?. They were my great-aunts and all passed away in their 80's or 90's so I believe! They lived in Sutton Coldfield - now a part of Birmingham, West Mids. If there's anyone who knows where I might be able to get a photo of the shop I would be interested!
Many thanks,
Colin

Irish Gel

Irish Gel Report 1 Apr 2009 20:17

The local council may well have an archives centre which may hold the photo. The planning department may have one if there has been a change of use. Maybe try Google with thier name or shops name if you know it. Local library will have electrol rolls - ours here in Kent are kept back to pre war..hope it helps.

Colin

Colin Report 2 Apr 2009 08:35

Thanks for that info, and your time,I'll look into it.

Staffs Col

Staffs Col Report 2 Apr 2009 10:56

I have asked a friend who specialises in the history of Birmingham if they have anything

Colin

Colin Report 2 Apr 2009 11:25

Thanks for this - I await with interest what your friend comes up with (if anything)