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malvern
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I am currently researching the history of horticulture and agriculture in Birmingham.
On the face of it you may think that Birmingham wasn't connected with either industry but as ever Birmingham is full of surprises!
Nuffield Tractors
Clifford Cultivators (bought by Howard 1956)
Atco Mowers
Webb Mowers
The Merry Tiller (Wolseley)
Bristol Street Motors (had an agency for Fordson tractors)
Argyle and Co (Made garden tools)
If anyone had any connection with the above companies I would be interested to hear from them.
I am also trying to find more information about the change from the growing of field plants to growing in containers. Does anyone remember a Birmingham nursery where the nurseryman would dig up the plant or shrub and sell it there and then? Any information on any Birmingham nursery would be useful. I am also trying to find the oldest surviving garden centre/ nursery which at the moment I think could be Halls or Wyevale at Bournville.
I am also keen to hear from anyone employed in the agricultural/horticultural trade within Birmingham, for instance the Aston Villa groundsman Bert Bond who was very well known in the industry and had his own nursery. Park employees, especialy anyone conected with the Tulip Festival at Cannon Hill Park.
On the face of it you may think that Birmingham wasn't connected with either industry but as ever Birmingham is full of surprises!
Nuffield Tractors
Clifford Cultivators (bought by Howard 1956)
Atco Mowers
Webb Mowers
The Merry Tiller (Wolseley)
Bristol Street Motors (had an agency for Fordson tractors)
Argyle and Co (Made garden tools)
If anyone had any connection with the above companies I would be interested to hear from them.
I am also trying to find more information about the change from the growing of field plants to growing in containers. Does anyone remember a Birmingham nursery where the nurseryman would dig up the plant or shrub and sell it there and then? Any information on any Birmingham nursery would be useful. I am also trying to find the oldest surviving garden centre/ nursery which at the moment I think could be Halls or Wyevale at Bournville.
I am also keen to hear from anyone employed in the agricultural/horticultural trade within Birmingham, for instance the Aston Villa groundsman Bert Bond who was very well known in the industry and had his own nursery. Park employees, especialy anyone conected with the Tulip Festival at Cannon Hill Park.