In their
Ironroom blog Archives, Heritage and Photography staff at the Library of Birmingham mourn the recent death from cancer of Dr Chris Upton. Chris worked in the Local Studies department of the old Central Library many years ago and maintained his connection through frequent visits to Birmingham AHP. His wife Fiona worked in the department until earlier this year. During the last two decades Chris has taught at the City’s Newman University which remembers his life on its
website.
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Chris Upton (right) with genealogist John Yates looking through records in the Register Office archive.
Birmingham AHP remembers Chris as a great character and describe his passion for Birmingham and its history as second to none. Those who remember Chris are invited to place a comment on the Ironroom blog
here.
