The growing of cherries aren't something I'd associate with Birmingham, but way back, the Priory and Hospital of St Thomas had their own cherry orchard. Later, Westley captured two cherry orchards on his map of 1731: Walkers and Greenwood's. Maybe these were all one orchard belonging to the earlier Priory. I wonder if they were grown mostly for Priory/Hospital use and/or if they sold the produce?
The use of the name 'Cherry Orchard' as an address in the area continued in use until the mid-1700s. Eventually, Cherry Street officially emerged as an address, supposedly taking its name from the early use of this central Birmingham land.
Source : British Newspaper Archive
The use of the name 'Cherry Orchard' as an address in the area continued in use until the mid-1700s. Eventually, Cherry Street officially emerged as an address, supposedly taking its name from the early use of this central Birmingham land.
Source : British Newspaper Archive
