The Rollings Family

In this article, Brian Rollings tells the story of how he researched his family history, discovering his connection with the Lisle family, of Star cars fame, and how he looked for a Star car to buy. It continues with the story of his own family and their firm Wilton Pressings (later Rollings Holdings) of Birmingham.

The Rollings from Deep Dale to Wolverhampton

1785 to 1913

by Brian John Rollings

I carried out the research on which this story is based from July 1998. I have told the story as the story of my research rather than as a chronological history of the family. It is the story so far. I would be glad to hear from anyone who has any information about the Rollings and Lisle families in Wolverhampton, or about the Star and its associated companies, or about the Rollings and their companies in Birmingham.

Please phone me: 01922-743023

or email me: brian.rollings@btinternet.com

The story is told in the following parts:

1. What I originally knew about the family history

2. My research in 1998

3. My research in 1999

4. My research in 2000

5. My research up to date

6. My grandparents and parents in Birmingham

7. My parents and the start of the family business

8. After the Second World War

9. My time at the company

10. The Coulter Star Pegasus 1926 Sports

11. Conclusion

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The Rollings from Deep Dale to Wolverhampton

1785 to 1913 by Brian John Rollings

1785 to 1913

by Brian John Rollings