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Old Newspaper clips about King's Heath

The first collection of clips all concern the George Inn.

 

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From the Birmingham Daily Post Saturday September 2nd 1882.
There has been an increase in Drunkenness in King's Heath.
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From the Birmingham Daily Post Wednesday July 8th 1885.
Manslaughter! Thomas Wright of the George Inn is found dead.
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Birmingham Daily Post Saturday November 18th 1893.
Frank Payton, "a poor infirm old fellow" in trouble at the George.
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Birmingham Daily Post Saturday March 24th 1900.
The publican, Henry Stringer, is fined 20 shillings.
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Birmingham Daily Post Thursday September 27th 1900.
Henry is in even more trouble, fined £5 and his license endorsed.
   
   

 

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