High Street, Aston

[Astoness]

no probs topsy..

 

[sylviasayers]

In answer to a couple of queries re the photos of High Street, Aston.

Post 46 - the funeral place was actually Ingall, Clive & Parsons who made coffin furniture (handles, plates etc).
and the wood place was Hockley Woodworkers.

Post 53 - Viv, the Model Bakery was actually George Baines, and I believe the bakery was in Finch Road, off Lozells Road.

 

[Astoness]

good shot here showing the house that jack built..

pudding it also give a better view of the dog and duck pub we spoke about in an earlier post...

 

[mossg]

The Scotch House,corner of High St Aston and Whitehead St.

 

[TOPSYTURVEY]

 

[SK1001]

Re: Vokes

Hello, I am new to this site and not so great with ICT so bear with me.....I have come on here, because after clearing my mother in law's house in Frederick Road, Aston, I have a collection of correspondence from her next door neighbours. I was wondering if anyone wished to be re-united with it? Family name is Edwards and I believe they lived at 60 High Street, Aston before moving to Frederick Road. I will try an upload the picture of the shop I have. They have become like my friends and I would love to know more - even better re-unite the bits I have with family.

 

[mikejee]

What a lovely shop. Just like a secondhand bookshop used to be like.
From Kellys for 60 high St:
1908 furney robert Brushmaker
1910 not listed
1912-1921 Edwards Herman picture framer
1932-1950 Edwards Herman Francis, secondhand book seller
1955-1962 Edwards Mrs Emma, secondhand book seller
1963-1971 Edwards H. secondhand booksllr
1972 it had gone

 

[SK1001]

Thank you so much!

 

[Wendy]

Re: Vokes

Hello, I am new to this site and not so great with ICT so bear with me.....I have come on here, because after clearing my mother in law's house in Frederick Road, Aston, I have a collection of correspondence from her next door neighbours. I was wondering if anyone wished to be re-united with it? Family name is Edwards and I believe they lived at 60 High Street, Aston before moving to Frederick Road. I will try an upload the picture of the shop I have. They have become like my friends and I would love to know more - even better re-unite the bits I have with family.

What a lovely gesture and beautiful photo. I do hope someone on here finds a connection to the Edwards family. The collection sounds facinating. I bet my family used that shop as my Dad's sisters were avid readers and lived in Aston.

 

[SK1001]

Thank you

 

[SK1001]

Hi again, when you say gone...do you mean demolished? I have been through this thread now looking at pics and have driven around there in the past but can't visualise where it would have stood.

Kind Regards

 

[mikejee]

Below is map showing position of 60 High st Aston in red

 

[SK1001]

Thank you once again! So helpful!

 

[SK1001]

And realised now, not there. I used to teach at Holte school from 1991 until 96 - I recognise nothing around there.

 

[Astoness]

hi sk1001 you probably know this but just in case you dont holte school has now been demolished..

lyn

 

[SK1001]

Yes, and replaced by some giant spacecraft. Thank you

 

[mossg]

I hope mikegee will be able to help me, I had relatives at 177 High street Aston in 1881 I would like to know its location please mike

 

[mikejee]

Here it is, 177 in red

 

[mossg]

Thanks a lot Mike.

 

[Banjo]

We had our wedding reception at the "Sharholders" in 1967 which stood on the corner of Park Lane & Potters Hill. It's still there now, derelict and standing on it's own. Does anyone know why it hasn't been demolished? Did they give it a listing along with the Bartons Arms? (joke)

 

[tonbrad]

I was born in 99 High street, 1955. Got the detailed Map off Mikajee! but i still can't upload anything from files onto the forum,
Ingall, and Parsons?. I think my Aunt, Rosa Coley used to work there, didn't they make coffins too.?

yes I think they did