Hi Andy,
thanks for the update regarding people at All Souls. They all seem to have enjoyed long lives, which is good to know!
I had a quick drive around Witton earlier today. There was a large van outside All Souls, and it looked like the church hall was being painted and renovated - I wonder for what purpose? The church itself still looks in good nick, but had "No Fly Tipping" signs all round it, so I'd guess they have a problem with this. I assume the church is still redundant. Unfortunately I was unable to park, due to the sheer number of cars lining the roads, so couldn't stop to find out more. When I lived on The Broadway the only time we saw as many cars was when there was a home game at Villa Park. The vicarage at the top of Normandy Road is still much as it was, and does look cared for, which is good.
Sadly, the area is run down and scruffy, and has been for a long time. It used to be a 'respectable' working-class area when I lived there and it's sad to see how much it's changed. Still, nothing stays the same for ever, and time moves on.
G
thanks for the update regarding people at All Souls. They all seem to have enjoyed long lives, which is good to know!
I had a quick drive around Witton earlier today. There was a large van outside All Souls, and it looked like the church hall was being painted and renovated - I wonder for what purpose? The church itself still looks in good nick, but had "No Fly Tipping" signs all round it, so I'd guess they have a problem with this. I assume the church is still redundant. Unfortunately I was unable to park, due to the sheer number of cars lining the roads, so couldn't stop to find out more. When I lived on The Broadway the only time we saw as many cars was when there was a home game at Villa Park. The vicarage at the top of Normandy Road is still much as it was, and does look cared for, which is good.
Sadly, the area is run down and scruffy, and has been for a long time. It used to be a 'respectable' working-class area when I lived there and it's sad to see how much it's changed. Still, nothing stays the same for ever, and time moves on.
G