Pedrocut
Master Barmmie
Thanks to OldM for the picture posted on the Thread “Courtyards and yards of Brum” (repeated here). It made me think of the recent Programme by David Olusogu....A House through Time. The house that David investigated was in Liverpool, and on this Forum it was hoped that they could do a series of programmes in Birmingham.
There must be many stories behind the pictures on the Forum, but this one may only be tales of woe. The people living in the courts of Rea Street might only be found in a census or in tragic or criminal records.
In 1871 a lad of 13 from 2 Court, 2 House Rea Street, was charged with stealing a jacket from a shop in Bull Street. He had been previously convicted, and received a bad character from his mother. He was sent to prison for 3 days and ordered to be whipped.
1883, ? Court, Rea Street....brutal attack on father, warrant issued for arrest of his son.
1890...Lady (30) of 8 Court, 2 House, Rea Street....attempted suicide in the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal. Also a man from 9 Court, Rea St charged with violent assault on his wife and a constable...3 months hard labour.
In 1891 a man was convicted of wilful murder of a lady living in a Court in Rea Street, and sent for sentencing.
A very interesting piece from 1901 (thumbnail) tells of the role of the Landlord, and the order for the pulling down of at least 3 Court, Rea Street.
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