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KINGS NORTON

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Sandra

Sandra Report 30 Jul 2009 16:46

Hello everybody, I wonder if someone can help me.My grt uncle Samuel Plant is listed on the 1911 census as living in an Institution in Kings Norton Worcs. I have Googled this but can`t find any info about such a place. He was 15 at the time. Any ideas?

Helen in Bucks

Helen in Bucks Report 30 Jul 2009 16:48

there was a workhouse in King's Norton, try this website

http://www.workhouses.org.uk/

Liz 47

Liz 47 Report 30 Jul 2009 16:48

The library local to the area may be able to help, or tell you where you could find the information
Liz

Researching:
Dad and Aunty Dolly with Grandad WW1

Sandra

Sandra Report 30 Jul 2009 16:53

Thanks `I ll give those 2 suggestions a go

Valerie

Valerie Report 30 Jul 2009 20:25

there was a childrens home called monyhall in kings norton.

Researching:
Miles.Allsop.Bradley Staffs Storer London, Heseldine London,Rigby.Liverpool Dyer Didsbrook

MaryinSpain

MaryinSpain Report 30 Jul 2009 20:48

to the best of my knowledge - being a brummie - Kings Norton was in a suburb of Birmingham - if that helps
Love Mary xx

Researching:
Dunne, Miller, Evetts. Stringer. Green. Lewis