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25

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 25 May 1917

On 25, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Gazette

Friday 25 May 1917

WAR MUSEUM.

SCHEME FOR A BIRMINGHAM MEMORIAL

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24

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 24 May 1917

On 24, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Thursday 24 May 1917

HANDSWORTH BAKER REFUSES TO PAY FINES

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24

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 24 May 1917

On 24, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Thursday 24 May 1917

COMMUNAL KITCHEN TO BE OPENED IN BIRMINGHAM

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23

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 23 May 1917

On 23, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Evening Despatch

Wednesday 23 May 1917

LADY MAYORESS AT “GAZETTE” ANNIVERSARY GATHERING

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22

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 22 May 1917

On 22, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Tuesday 22 May 1917

FORMER ASTON VILLA FOOTBALLER DISTINCTION

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21

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 21 May 1917

On 21, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Monday 21 May 1917

THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION

BIRMINGHAM CONGRATULATIONS.

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19

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 19 May 1917

On 19, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Saturday 19 May 1917

VISIT OF THE PRINCESS LOUISE TO BIRMINGHAM.

OPENING OF THE Y.W.C.A. RECREATION HUT.

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18

May
2017

In Events

By Nicola Gauld

Events: Engagement Centre showcase events

On 18, May 2017 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld

WW1 showcase events for community partners

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18

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 18 May 1917

On 18, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Friday 18 May 1917

PERFORMED AN ACT OF CHARITY

BIRMINGHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS CRITICISED

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17

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 17 May 1917

On 17, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Thursday 17 May 1917

BIRMINGHAM MUNITIONS TRIBUNAL

SATURDAY AFTERNOONS NOT OPTIONAL

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16

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 16 May 1917

On 16, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Wednesday 16 May 1917

PRESENTATION TO CANON SUTTON

TRIBUTE TO HIS TWENTY-TWO YEARS’ WORK AT ASTON

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15

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 15 May 1917

On 15, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Evening Despatch

Tuesday 15 May 1917

SERBIAN SCHOOLBOYS AT SELLY OAK

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14

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 14 May 1917

On 14, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Monday 14 May 1917

SUNDAY GAMBLING BIRMINGHAM.

MAGISTERIAL WARNING.

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12

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 12 May 1917

On 12, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Saturday 12 May 1917

AMERICANS IN BIRMINGHAM

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12

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 12 May 1917

On 12, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Saturday 12 May 1917

TWO CHILDREN DROWNED IN BIRMINGHAM

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11

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 11 May 1917

On 11, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Evening Despatch

Friday 11 May 1917

GIRL WAR WORKERS.

LISTS OF LODGINGS POSTED AT RAILWAY STATIONS.

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11

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 11 May 1917

On 11, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Evening Despatch

Friday 11 May 1917

NO CAKES IN THE PARCEL

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10

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 10 May 1917

On 10, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Thursday 10 May 1917

SHEEP BOUGHT FOR 12s. 6d.

BIRMINGHAM BUTCHER WHO EMPLOYED 17-YEAR-OLD BUYER.

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09

May
2017

In Resources

By Nicola Gauld

Project: World War One & Muslim and Loyalist Identity

On 09, May 2017 | In Resources | By Nicola Gauld

World War One & Muslim and Loyalist Identity

This ground-breaking project in Belfast aimed to create better integration and understanding between the city’s Muslim and Loyalist communities through the unlikely medium of the First World War centenary.

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09

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 9 May 1917

On 09, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Evening Despatch

Wednesday 9 May 1917

GIFTS TO HOSPITALS

ERDINGTON MAN’S BEQUESTS TO BIRMINGHAM

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08

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 8 May 1917

On 08, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Tuesday 8 May 1917

SON’S DESIRE TO LEAVE HIS FATHER.

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08

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 8 May 1917

On 08, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Tuesday 8 May 1917

SIX MONTHS FOR A SIDE OF BACON.

BIRMINGHAM WAREHOUSEMAN’S THEFT.

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07

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 7 May 1917

On 07, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Monday 7 May 1917

THE CONSERVATISM OF FARMERS

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06

May
2017

In WW1 Projects

By Nicola Gauld

Workshops: WW1 project advice sessions

On 06, May 2017 | In WW1 Projects | By Nicola Gauld

WW1 project advice sessions

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05

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 5 May 1917

On 05, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Saturday 5 May 1917

LESS WASTE IN BIRMINGHAM

PRACTICE OF GIVING CHILDREN LUNCH

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04

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 4 May 1917

On 04, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Friday 4 May 1917

BIRMINGHAM JEWELLER CHARGED

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03

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 3 May 1917

On 03, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Thursday 3 May 1917

DOG BISCUITS

FOOD CONTROLLER GIVES PERMISSION FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE

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02

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 2 May 1917

On 02, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Wednesday 2 May 1917

MILITARY SERVICE

CALLING UP MEN FOR MEDICAL RE-EXAMINATION

ACTIVITY IN BIRMINGHAM

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01

May
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 1 May 1917

On 01, May 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Tuesday 1 May 1917

MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS IN BIRMINGHAM.

SERVICE AT THE QUEEN’S HOSPITAL.

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30

Apr
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 30 April 1917

On 30, Apr 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Gazette

Monday 30 April 1917

JEWEL ROBBERY.

PREMISES CLEVERLY ENTERED

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30

Apr
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 30 April 1917

On 30, Apr 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Monday 30 April 1917

ENGLISH SCHOOLS SHIELD

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28

Apr
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 28 April 1917

On 28, Apr 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Saturday 28 April 1917

TROUBLE AT A MUNITION FACTORY

WORKMEN’S CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION IN BIRMINGHAM

SEQUEL TO POLICE COURT CHARGE.

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27

Apr
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 27 April 1917

On 27, Apr 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Friday 27 April 1917

POTATOES AND TOMATOES IN THE PARKS.

BIRMINGHAM’S SUCCESSFUL EXPERIMENT.

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27

Apr
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 27 April 1917

On 27, Apr 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Friday 27 April 1917

MIDLAND AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY

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26

Apr
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 26 April 1917

On 26, Apr 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Gazette

Thursday 26 April 1917

TOBACCO HOARDER

RUSH ON DEALERS’ STOCKS IN BIRMINGHAM

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26

Apr
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 26 April 1917

On 26, Apr 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Gazette

Thursday 26 April 1917

RATIONING THE HORSES.

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25

Apr
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 25 April 1917

On 25, Apr 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Mail

Wednesday 25 April 1917

LICENSING OFFENCES

SEQUEL TO BIRMINGHAM PARTY

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24

Apr
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 24 April 1917

On 24, Apr 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Gazette

Tuesday 24 April 1917

REV. S. M. BERRY RECOVERED

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24

Apr
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 24 April 1917

On 24, Apr 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Post

Tuesday 24 April 1917

NO WOMEN IN THE GLASS TRADE.

MEN REJECT PROPOSED INNOVATION.

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23

Apr
2017

In On This Day

By Nicola Gauld

On This Day, 23 April 1917

On 23, Apr 2017 | In On This Day | By Nicola Gauld

Birmingham Daily Gazette

Monday 23 April 1917

WOUNDED COLONIAL SOLDIER MARRIED IN BIRMINGHAM

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