Highbury Hall is having a summer open day on sunday june 13th from 10-30 t0 15-30, free admission,guided tours are available for £3.00,its a lovely building and was once the home of the great man himself,Joseph Chamberlain,check council events website for more details,steve
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Highbury Hall
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craiguito
master brummie
My mom recently discovered a last will and testament of her great aunt Emily Litherland, who died in 1948. It says that when the will was written, in 1946, she was resident at Highbury Hall, Moseley. I was wondering whether this meant that she worked there, or was it used as a residential home at that time? Any answers gratefully received.
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Craig
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Craig
ColinB
gone but not forgotten
Craig, Highbury Hall was used as a residential home for the elderly from 1932-1984, so there was a good chance Emily was a resident there.
I have some information on Highbury Hall on my website.
https://www.bhamb14.co.uk/index_files/HIGHBURYHALL.htm
Colin
I have some information on Highbury Hall on my website.
https://www.bhamb14.co.uk/index_files/HIGHBURYHALL.htm
Colin
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I do not have date for this.
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Hello Leslam, carolina posted a request recently for some pics of Highburry Hall. I do not have any so I got that one off google.
pollypops
master brummie
Event at Highbury Hall - Sunday 13th April 2014 (tomorrow) FREE ADMISSION
Spring Craft Fayre
Sunday 13 April 2014
Get over the winter blues. A great day out for all the family. Come and visit Highbury Hall and explore this magnificent house, do a bit of indoor shopping for some unusual personalised gifts, from a variety of stalls and relax in our pop up tea room. Outdoor BBQ and ice creams will be on sale, (weather permitting). Bouncy castle, Nerf challenge, face painting and other outdoor entertainment for the kids, including a visit from Micky and Minnie Mouse, Peppa Pig and George!
Doors open: 11am
Doors close: 4pm
Free admission
information from the events calander on: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/highbury
Spring Craft Fayre
Sunday 13 April 2014
Get over the winter blues. A great day out for all the family. Come and visit Highbury Hall and explore this magnificent house, do a bit of indoor shopping for some unusual personalised gifts, from a variety of stalls and relax in our pop up tea room. Outdoor BBQ and ice creams will be on sale, (weather permitting). Bouncy castle, Nerf challenge, face painting and other outdoor entertainment for the kids, including a visit from Micky and Minnie Mouse, Peppa Pig and George!
Doors open: 11am
Doors close: 4pm
Free admission
information from the events calander on: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/highbury
pollypops
master brummie
Here are a few photos I took at Highbury hall.
These are of Joseph Chamberlains study which has been left as a memorial to him.
In the study there were some information boards and although I can't remember the exact words (should of taken a photo) one of his sons had told a friend that when his father was due to give a speech he would be in his study for a few days and everyone in the house had to be quiet - it sounded as if at times there was quite an oppressive atmosphere in the house.
The third photo shows a close up of the mirror behind the desk. There are little ornate cupboards and shelves either side of the mirror - similar ones appear all around the house. I wonder what was kept in them....
These are of Joseph Chamberlains study which has been left as a memorial to him.
In the study there were some information boards and although I can't remember the exact words (should of taken a photo) one of his sons had told a friend that when his father was due to give a speech he would be in his study for a few days and everyone in the house had to be quiet - it sounded as if at times there was quite an oppressive atmosphere in the house.
The third photo shows a close up of the mirror behind the desk. There are little ornate cupboards and shelves either side of the mirror - similar ones appear all around the house. I wonder what was kept in them....
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ColinB
gone but not forgotten
I've got some pictures of Highbury Hall on my website
https://www.bhamb14.co.uk/index_files/HIGHBURYHALL.htm
Colin
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https://www.bhamb14.co.uk/index_files/HIGHBURYHALL.htm
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pollypops
master brummie
Sorry this photo is taken at a bit of a funny angle - I had to avoid the lights.
The ceiling of the study is covered in wood panels with a marquetry pattern of leaves, the same pattern is repeated all over the ceiling (top of the photo).
There is an ornate carved cornice, a small amount of wood paneling and finally the tops of the bookcases.
The ceiling of the study is covered in wood panels with a marquetry pattern of leaves, the same pattern is repeated all over the ceiling (top of the photo).
There is an ornate carved cornice, a small amount of wood paneling and finally the tops of the bookcases.
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pollypops
master brummie
And finally some of the topiary in the garden.
I did wonder if they were like this when the Chamberlains lived there and so I was pleased to find this film taken at Highbury which shows they were.
https://player.bfi.org.uk/player/wa...02-150738149/Brc3l2aDrZqMp1O731JiR12DeBVbu7u5
I did wonder if they were like this when the Chamberlains lived there and so I was pleased to find this film taken at Highbury which shows they were.
https://player.bfi.org.uk/player/wa...02-150738149/Brc3l2aDrZqMp1O731JiR12DeBVbu7u5
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pollypops
master brummie
I've got some pictures of Highbury Hall on my website
https://www.bhamb14.co.uk/index_files/HIGHBURYHALL.htm
Lovely photos Colin - I couldn't take many photos because of all the craft stalls and people. It was lovely to walk round though -I would definitely go again.
https://www.bhamb14.co.uk/index_files/HIGHBURYHALL.htm
Lovely photos Colin - I couldn't take many photos because of all the craft stalls and people. It was lovely to walk round though -I would definitely go again.
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I have merged Highbury Hall threads and moved them to the "Buildings" section. Viv.
Radiorails
master brummie
Highbury Hall is in the news it seems:
www.birminghammail.co.uk
Urgent repairs to fix water damage at historic Highbury Hall
There must be no delay warn the Chamberlain Highbury Trust
www.birminghammail.co.uk
A film on the restoration of Highbury
Pedrocut
Master Barmmie
Black Lives Matter- Chamberlain Highbury Trust Statement.
chamberlainhighburytrust.co.uk
BLACK LIVES MATTER -Chamberlain Highbury Trust Statement - Welcome to Chamberlain's Highbury
In light of the Black Lives Matter movement, we wanted to reassure our supporters, the citizens of Birmingham and the wider public of what our commitments are, and what our vision has always been. We stand in solidarity with the reality that statements are not enough to tackle racism action is...
chamberlainhighburytrust.co.uk
