jennyann
Gone but not forgotten. R.I.P.
I am not sure if this book is still for sale in Birmingham as it was published by the Westwood Press Publications who used to have a shop on Boldmere Road in Sutton Coldfield. Their books about Birmingham and
surrounding areas were in print long before many others. However,it is
likely to be found in the Library. I understand that Westwood Press is no longer in operation.
The book "Up The Terrace" Down Aston and Lozells by Ronald K. Moore states on its cover that it is "A fascinating account of life in the back streets of Birmingham before, during and after the first World War".
Ronald Moore is a Birmingham born man with a University education.He started collecting bits of information from his father who grew up in Aston and eventually it turned into this book.
Ronald mentioned that one of the first stories his Father told him was about the lion who escaped from the Onion Fair!!!!! Anyone ever heard about that?
I really enjoyed reading this book which really shows through the
writing and the many photographs, what life was really like in those days.
Mr.Moore relates his father's interesting tales so well. His father lived in a terrace house so there are lots of tales about this aspect of life.
As I mentioned the book is crammed with many photographs of every
type, buildings, shops, community groups...i.e. Scouts and Girl Guide,etc.
A chapter about the l914-18 war. Also, lots about the local schools.
There is a chapter about the City Centre of Birmingham also with photographs from that era. Some great photos of George Baines'
shops and factory and a chapter about Aston Villa.
The front cover shows a photograph of Aston Cross, probably around
l914.
Hope you can find it and read it.
Here is theISBN reference just in case anyone wants it - ISBN 0 948025 09 3,
surrounding areas were in print long before many others. However,it is
likely to be found in the Library. I understand that Westwood Press is no longer in operation.
The book "Up The Terrace" Down Aston and Lozells by Ronald K. Moore states on its cover that it is "A fascinating account of life in the back streets of Birmingham before, during and after the first World War".
Ronald Moore is a Birmingham born man with a University education.He started collecting bits of information from his father who grew up in Aston and eventually it turned into this book.
Ronald mentioned that one of the first stories his Father told him was about the lion who escaped from the Onion Fair!!!!! Anyone ever heard about that?
I really enjoyed reading this book which really shows through the
writing and the many photographs, what life was really like in those days.
Mr.Moore relates his father's interesting tales so well. His father lived in a terrace house so there are lots of tales about this aspect of life.
As I mentioned the book is crammed with many photographs of every
type, buildings, shops, community groups...i.e. Scouts and Girl Guide,etc.
A chapter about the l914-18 war. Also, lots about the local schools.
There is a chapter about the City Centre of Birmingham also with photographs from that era. Some great photos of George Baines'
shops and factory and a chapter about Aston Villa.
The front cover shows a photograph of Aston Cross, probably around
l914.
Hope you can find it and read it.
Here is theISBN reference just in case anyone wants it - ISBN 0 948025 09 3,
