Hi

Yes remember Tom Townsend in the late 50s early 60s he worked at Albert Villa for the Bull family at the top of Willsbridge Hill on the Longwell Green border. He was employed as a odd job man who looked after the large property and several horses. The house still stands and is now a Vet's Surgery. My grandfathers house stood opposite the Bull's and even though we have the same surname as Tom he was not related. My grandfather also worked for the Bull family at Willsbridge Mill.

Tom was quite short always wore a waistcoat, cloth cap and gaiters - and was quite bandy legged. He had a best pair of gaiters which he always wore on Sundays.

hi paul

thanks for the info on tom . dont know if you can recall me . but it was because thanks to you i met up with my townsend family in australia and we still have daily contact .very grateful to you .

cheers marg