A Wythall vicar is appealing to anyone who might know the relatives of Gertrude Griffiths, who died in 1974.

The Rev Peter Thomson needs to find her relatives because St Mary's Church memorial gates, which she donated, have been taken down as they are now beyond repair.

But instead of disposing of them, the occupiers want to either re-create the gates or give them back to her relatives.

Mr Thomson has also enlisted the help of Wythall History Society to try to find the relatives.

He said: "So far, we have drawn several blanks. All we know is that her family lived on Weatheroak Hill."

Anyone with information can call 01564 823381.