Barford Street, Digbeth

[Harbornite76]

Hi, does anyone have any memories of Barford Street in Digbeth before the back to back houses were demolished in the late 1960's? Some of my relatives lived they until they were re-housed. Barford Street is still there, although it is mainly industrial warehouses now, however a couple of pubs remain. Thanks.

 

[brumgirl]

Hi, does anyone have any memories of Barford Street in Digbeth before the back to back houses were demolished in the late 1960's? Some of my relatives lived they until they were re-housed. Barford Street is still there, although it is mainly industrial warehouses now, however a couple of pubs remain. Thanks.

Hi, I remember Barford St. Used to visit my grandad. It was a back to back house. There was a wash house just by the entrance. My most vivid memory is of the enormous fireplace. It had velvet drapes across the top. The kettle used to be boiled on the fire. Sometimes we went by tram, which was exciting for a 3yr old.

 

[horsencart]

Sometime over the next few years the area will have another makeover the area around Barford St is set to become the new Wholesale Market

Hi, does anyone have any memories of Barford Street in Digbeth before the back to back houses were demolished in the late 1960's? Some of my relatives lived they until they were re-housed. Barford Street is still there, although it is mainly industrial warehouses now, however a couple of pubs remain. Thanks.

 

[Harbornite76]

I see, thanks for sharing. Do you remember any of the other residents at the time?

 

[Harbornite76]

I wasn't aware of this, thanks for sharing. I was surprised to see some pubs were still standing when I viewed the Street on Google earth.

 

[brumgirl]

I see, thanks for sharing. Do you remember any of the other residents at the time?

Hello, sorry no. I was very young at the time.

 

[Harbornite76]

Hello, sorry no. I was very young at the time.

That's ok, thanks for sharing your memories with us.

 

[Phil]

Harbornite,


A few photos of Barford Street before it was demolished, three of the street itself and one of a back court.

 

[Harbornite76]

Harbornite,


A few photos of Barford Street before it was demolished, three of the street itself and one of a back court.

Cheers, te last picture looks familiar but I haven''t seen the other 3 before, they're wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Harbornite76]

Harbornite,


A few photos of Barford Street before it was demolished, three of the street itself and one of a back court.

Cheers, the last picture looks familiar but I haven''t seen the other 3 before, they're wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

Just out of interest, is the large building in the background of the second image a sawmill?

 

[Phil]

Harbornite,

Sorry but checking on the old maps it looks as if this photo of 5 court might not be in Barford St at all. If you look at this old map you will see it doesn't bear much resemblance at all. Another case of a mislabelled photo I think, and on checking its more likely to be 5 Court Bradford Street and the large building would be the Deritend Foundry. Accordingly I will remove the photo as it is in error, were you looking for a timber yard in Bishop Street as there was one at numbers 104 to 116 by the name of Alfred Patterson Ltd in the 50's.

 

[Harbornite76]

Harbornite,

Sorry but checking on the old maps it looks as if this photo of 5 court might not be in Barford St at all. If you look at this old map you will see it doesn't bear much resemblance at all. Another case of a mislabelled photo I think, and on checking its more likely to be 5 Court Bradford Street and the large building would be the Deritend Foundry. Accordingly I will remove the photo as it is in error, were you looking for a timber yard in Bishop Street as there was one at numbers 104 to 116 by the name of Alfred Patterson Ltd in the 50's.

I see, thanks for the update. I'm not sure about the exact location of the timber yard, but that does sound correct.

 

[Astoness]

8 more of barford st...

lyn

 

[Astoness]

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[Radiorails]

There was a bus depot in Barford Street as far as I remember. Didn't see any pictures of it.

 

[paul stacey]

Love the photo with the National Serviceman Lyn, with beret in epaulette. Paul

 

[Astoness]

hi paul that is my favourite photo...

lyn

 

[Rubes]

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Hi Lyn, thanks for these photographs! do you know the date from which the Lander factory is taken? I think my Nan worked there so am interested!

 

[Rubes]

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Hi. Here is a picture of my Nan outside her workplace and you can see a view up Barford Street - very similar to the picture you shared. My uncle reckons Nan worked at Lander, but the factory she is outside (which is behind them in the picture) has square windows and metal grating outside - it looks different to the Lander building. might you have any Idas what the factory might be? Or pictures of Barford street that show that building?

 

[Carolmac]

Hi, does anyone have any memories of Barford Street in Digbeth before the back to back houses were demolished in the late 1960's? Some of my relatives lived they until they were re-housed. Barford Street is still there, although it is mainly industrial warehouses now, however a couple of pubs remain. Thanks.

Hi, I lived there with my Mum, Dad, brother and two sisters, we moved to Stechford when I was 5. I am 62. My Irish parents, Tess and Fred Phelan, from Dublin. I remember the toilet at the back courtyard and the cobbled street where I used to play with the kids. I have some old photos I could post another time, I have just joined. My Mum didnt like the new house, area, with 3 bedrooms and a bathroom, she was happier in the back to back house! My older Sis may have more memories, my brother sadly passed away and Mum and Dad died in their late 80s. I remember Dad going along to the pub along the road, and sometimes Mum. Dad was a tailor and he worked from home sometimes in that one room, sewing, ironing etc. with his old Singer machine and heavy iron.

 

[Carolmac]

Hi, I lived there with my Mum, Dad, brother and two sisters, we moved to Stechford when I was 5. I am 62. My Irish parents, Tess and Fred Phelan, from Dublin. I remember the toilet at the back courtyard and the cobbled street where I used to play with the kids. I have some old photos I could post another time, I have just joined. My Mum didnt like the new house, area, with 3 bedrooms and a bathroom, she was happier in the back to back house! My older Sis may have more memories, my brother sadly passed away and Mum and Dad died in their late 80s. I remember Dad going along to the pub along the road, and sometimes Mum. Dad was a tailor and he worked from home sometimes in that one room, sewing, ironing etc. with his old Singer machine and heavy iron.

I live in Scotland but my two sisters live in Harborne and Shirley. I will visit the museum/back to back house next I am in Birmingham.

 

[Carolmac]

I live in Scotland but my two sisters live in Harborne and Shirley. I will visit the museum/back to back house next I am in Birmingham.

I remember nice family evenings at the Irish centre in Digbeth

 

[Astoness]

what wonderful memories you have shared carolmac...when you have time we would love to see any old photos you have..thanks ever so much..enjoy the forum

lyn

 

[Kaitlynn]

Was there a company called Lily or City Caster Company there in the 1920's?

 

[pjmburns]

in 1921 Kelly's directory there is this firm

 

[Kaitlynn]

in 1921 Kelly's directory there is this firm
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Janice, you're a star

So it looks as if they may have been on the corner of Barford St and Macdonald St, or maybe they moved.