-
Welcome to this forum . We are a worldwide group with a common interest in Birmingham and its history. While here, please follow a few simple rules. We ask that you respect other members, thank those who have helped you and please keep your contributions on-topic with the thread.
We do hope you enjoy your visit. BHF Admin Team -
HI folks the server that hosts the site completely died including the Hdd's and backups.
Luckily i create an offsite backup once a week! this has now been restored so we have lost a few days posts.
im still fixing things at the moment so bear with me and im still working on all images 90% are fine the others im working on now
we are now using a backup solution
Artefacts : Repurposed artefacts or items of historical interest
- Thread starter Vivienne14
- Start date
Three years ago we had a discussion about the origins of a structure in the garden of a building on Selly Park Road. It’s thought the materials used for the ‘loggia’were from St Phillip’s Cathedral when the Cathedral apse was extended. Viv.
The discussion was on this thread https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/index.php?threads/arch-in-selly-park.47601/
Viv.
The discussion was on this thread https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/index.php?threads/arch-in-selly-park.47601/
Viv.
Attachments
The 6 bells of St Johns Chapel, Deritend went to Bishop Latimer Church, Handsworth c1947. They were recast. Then in 1972 the bells were moved again to St John’s in Perry Village. Viv.
Radiorails
master brummie
Hannah Bale, Curatorial Assistant at Crich Tramway Museum got back to me today, now they have their Heritage site open again.
She tells me that there have large gates, from Birmingham Smithfield Market which are installed leading to the tram depot. She believes 1883 maybe their date as that was when the Market was built. They are not aware of the makers.
There is a small set of railings by their staff entrance that also came from a Birmingham Market but which actual market is not known.
A Birmingham tram shelter is at a location known as Town End and is used by visitors boarding trams.
Thanks Alan, that’s good news. And to have another set of gates is a wonderful bonus.
If/When someone visits, be great to have up to date photos of both sets of gates and the Town End tram shelter.
Viv.
If/When someone visits, be great to have up to date photos of both sets of gates and the Town End tram shelter.
Viv.
Radiorails
master brummie
Hannah offered to send photos to me. Now someone has mentioned them I will follow that up.
NoddKD
master brummie
This pub,Sippers Inn,on Millbay Rd,Pymouth,was built late 70'searly 80's. The bricks were from the slum demolitions of Aston, Birmingham.
The place has since been rendered and the brickwork is no longer visible.It is has also been renamed and is now the Salumi bar and Eatery.
The place has since been rendered and the brickwork is no longer visible.It is has also been renamed and is now the Salumi bar and Eatery.
Radiorails
master brummie
Today I received some nine, wonderful photographs from Hannah at the curatorial section at Crich. I have to say that the response from Crich is in marked contrast to other inquiries made within the city boundaries, that have been made by BHF Members but without result.
Last edited:
Radiorails
master brummie
One or two of the gates do need some attention, as I was told by Crich. But most are in good shape. If anyone here has painted metal gates - of any size - they will know what a painstaking job it can be. Undercoats are fine, but top gloss coats shine and can result is missed areas, even if small.
However it must be good for Members of BHF to know that these gates still exist and are in use, even if some miles from Birmingham - but, I add, within easy reach of Birmingham. So much of the old city has been destroyed so this form of preservation is most worthwhile.
However it must be good for Members of BHF to know that these gates still exist and are in use, even if some miles from Birmingham - but, I add, within easy reach of Birmingham. So much of the old city has been destroyed so this form of preservation is most worthwhile.
jmadone
master brummie
How do i view these photos please?
Brookfields Lad
master brummie
Where are the pics?
Radiorails
master brummie
Once I have fathomed out how to post those photos I will re-post them. Too nice a day to be indoors.
The photos are too large it says to load to thread.
The photos are too large it says to load to thread.
Last edited:
Radiorails
master brummie
This is how I received it:
wetransfer.com
DSC_0512.JPG and 3 more files
4 files sent via WeTransfer, the simplest way to send your files around the world
wetransfer.com
Radiorails
master brummie
Likewise
.
Radiorails
master brummie
Radiorails
master brummie
There were nine photographs. you have seen the tram shelter, the others were of the gates. Hopefully they are in this link.
https://wetransfer.com/downloads/32847454d6b73d48297630b31492da3620200820083035/1b2207ed1feea1105545b601c5f0053f20200820083100/6c934c
https://wetransfer.com/downloads/32847454d6b73d48297630b31492da3620200820083035/1b2207ed1feea1105545b601c5f0053f20200820083100/6c934c
Radiorails
master brummie
Thank you Mike for your efforts to get the photos viewable as I know many will appreciate them.
It does put some flesh on the thread about the Market Gates and additionally the tram shelter is a superb relic of Birmingham's tram system.
It does put some flesh on the thread about the Market Gates and additionally the tram shelter is a superb relic of Birmingham's tram system.
Wonderful to see the photos Alan and Mike. They are perfect examples of engineering and craftsmanship at its best: functional and fit for purpose, whilst at the same time decorative. So glad they’ve been preserved.
Viv.
Viv.
Radiorails
master brummie
Maybe they were available at the time Crich needed metal gates. However, a great tribute to Birmingham and of course it means that something from the city can be seen at their Museum. Did you note, in the photos, the Birmingham street sign by the tram shelter?
Due to the narrow gauge of Birmingham's former tram track no Corporation tram is among the collection; the Think Tank has the only known Corporation electric double deck car. They do have, unrestored and awaiting a decision about it future a former Birmingham Central Tramway cable car of 1888. It was withdrawn in 1911. It became a summer house in Smethwick apparently and was stored, after it was acquired, at the Black Country Museum until 2017. As Crich is principally a standard gauge over head electric line, with a horse drawn feature also, the cable car could only be a static exhibit I suspect. I would like to think it has a future, post Covid of course.
The Aldridge Transport Museum has former Birmingham Corporation tram 107. This is also not in a restored condition. Originally a double deck car which was withdrawn in 1939 and - you guessed it! - it became a summer house, so is presently single deck.
Restorations are expensive and I hope that BHF Members would bear that in mind.
Due to the narrow gauge of Birmingham's former tram track no Corporation tram is among the collection; the Think Tank has the only known Corporation electric double deck car. They do have, unrestored and awaiting a decision about it future a former Birmingham Central Tramway cable car of 1888. It was withdrawn in 1911. It became a summer house in Smethwick apparently and was stored, after it was acquired, at the Black Country Museum until 2017. As Crich is principally a standard gauge over head electric line, with a horse drawn feature also, the cable car could only be a static exhibit I suspect. I would like to think it has a future, post Covid of course.
The Aldridge Transport Museum has former Birmingham Corporation tram 107. This is also not in a restored condition. Originally a double deck car which was withdrawn in 1939 and - you guessed it! - it became a summer house, so is presently single deck.
Restorations are expensive and I hope that BHF Members would bear that in mind.
Glad you pointed out the road sign next to the tram shelter Alan, would have missed that. Must have originally come from Electric Avenue in Witton. Viv.
The Crich photos and input from members has made me realise how useful it is to keep those eyes peeled when visiting places outside Birmingham for items originating in Birmingham. Museums are the obvious places, but there may be other places too.
Viv.
Viv.
The photos only had the number code originally given to them by the camera they were taken on (the description was added by me). I suspect that the helpful Crich employee who took them went out especially for you AlanMaybe they were available at the time Crich needed metal gates.