obituary – MyJQ.net

Ray Bushell of Euro-Cast loses battle with cancer

Ray Bushell, well-known entrepreneur who founded Euro-Cast in Carver Street, sadly passed away aged 76 after a six month battle with cancer. Euro-Cast (Birmingham) was one of Europe’s leading casting companies and was established 45 years ago. Bushell began his career in the jewellery trade shortly after leaving school […] Click here to view original…

Obituary – Ken Schofield ‘A True Brummie!’

Just before Christmas one our most colourful characters in the Jewellery Quarter died suddenly from pneumonia at his cottage in Cornwall. For several years Ken owned a large block of buildings bordering Frederick Street, Regent Street, and Vittoria Street, which now includes the Vertu Bar and the Chinese Restaurant. […] Click here to view original…

Obituary – Richard Empson 1943 – 2013

It is very sad to report the death from cancer on 5th April 2013, of Richard ‘Dick’ Empson. Dick was Chairman of the Jewellery Quarter Research Group who are responsible for the Key Hill and Warstone Lane Cemeteries. Dick has been researching and listing the graves over a long […] Click here to view original…