Hi Jill. I am the great granddaughter of Eli Fletcher - his daughter was Marjorie Patricia Fletcher, my nan.both , my mam was the nanny to the daughter of Eli Fletcher
The 1956 Kellys states that the department of extramural studies was then in the Mason building, so it looks like your wondering was correctJust wondering if the University of Birmingham building was where Phyllis Nicklin worked from? She was working in the department of Extra Mural Studies for the university
I thought it said "lavs" - public lavatoriesWhat are 'Lays' between the Town Hall and the Public Library?
Looking at her photographic work and being involved in the grid project it seems more likely now that as she worked near the Council House, she was getting prior notification of pending planning permission for demolition approval.The 1956 Kellys states that the department of extramural studies was then in the Mason building, so it looks like your wondering was correct