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Doidge Road Erdington
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oldMohawk
gone but not forgotten
The original photo in post #1 was saved by a forum member and uploaded to the forum's Coppermine Image Host in the month after the 2011 hack attack.
Here it is as a link to the image host and it is the same pic which Postie has uploaded. The date given with photo is 1912.
Here it is as a link to the image host and it is the same pic which Postie has uploaded. The date given with photo is 1912.
Smudger
master brummie
The original photo in post #1 was saved by a forum member and uploaded to the forum's Coppermine Image Host in the month after the 2011 hack attack.
Here it is as a link to the image host and it is the same pic which Postie has uploaded. The date given with photo is 1912.
I lived in Doidge road 1942 to 1960. I hadn`t realised what a nice looking road it was. When you see something everyday you tend to take it for granted. Those who have eyes & see not!
smtr
master brummie
Hi Smudger
Yes it does look like a nice road doesn't it? I'm trying to find out who the road was named after. Possibility is a Thomas Doidge or his son Thomas William Doidge, both builders, and lived in George Road at one time, so not too far away from Doidge Rd. The elder Thomas built a pair of semi-detached villas in Goldsmith Road, King's Heath c1891. Can't find a reference for Doidge Road before c1908.
Suzanne
Yes it does look like a nice road doesn't it? I'm trying to find out who the road was named after. Possibility is a Thomas Doidge or his son Thomas William Doidge, both builders, and lived in George Road at one time, so not too far away from Doidge Rd. The elder Thomas built a pair of semi-detached villas in Goldsmith Road, King's Heath c1891. Can't find a reference for Doidge Road before c1908.
Suzanne
pollypops
master brummie
Sorry Suzanne I should have posted the link - glad you found it.
Here is the link - incase anyone else wants to look at it.
https://www.hunimex.com/warwick/mi/mi_brum_erdington.html
Here is the link - incase anyone else wants to look at it.
https://www.hunimex.com/warwick/mi/mi_brum_erdington.html
Smudger
master brummie
I can vaguely remember being with my Dad when he called into a house in George road to pay the rent, So that house could well have been the residence of the Doidge family. As builders they did a mighty fine job.
oldMohawk
gone but not forgotten
They certainly built nice garden fences which make the road look neat. They are the best front garden fences I've seen in an old street pic. The second pic which is missing from post #1 is shown below - it is dated 2009.
The Doidge Builder yard was behind the houses a short way to the left of the Church (Slade Road end). Doidge built many houses around includinf Abbey Road and Rosemary Road. Most of the houses in Doidge Road where rented by The Company / family. I think he must have been very proud of his work as quality was good and up to 1960s many trees lined the Road.
Smudger
master brummie
Picture looking down Doidge Road, shows the house I lived at from birth until later years, and some of the children are my relations who at the time lived a short way down on right. I would like to get a copy but can not down load clear. Please help me if this is on any records ?
Hi Tam. Are you referring to the photo in post #15? Viv.
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My Sister in law lived at no 50 surname HomerThe original photo in post #1 was saved by a forum member and uploaded to the forum's Coppermine Image Host in the month after the 2011 hack attack.
Here it is as a link to the image host and it is the same pic which Postie has uploaded. The date given with photo is 1912.
