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Lozells Street Mission Church
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That's a big hall Lyn. Must be the same size as the church next door if not bigger. Does anyone remember going to the church hall? Must have been a very big part of the local community. Viv.
just for clarity folks if you hover over the photo i posted on post 10 it gives the date of 1950..as soon as i saw it i thought that it was a wrong date because you can see burbury st park due to the demo of the houses in gerrard st...i used to walk down gerrard st and nursery road back and forth to school and at that time there was no demo at all and this was still the case in 1969 when i left school so the photo is post 1969..
You might be able to date photo accurately Lyn by the date these decorative features were partially removed on the roof. Can't imagine why they were removed leaving just the lower parts. And by the style of lampost on the corner and the car disappearing from view.mViv.
Another of Lozells Street Hall. This seems to be the same image as that in post #1 but shows a little more of the shop next door. The children posing for the cameraman are dressed in their Sunday best. Viv.
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A Christmas party concert at the Hall in 1930. Viv.
Radiorails
master brummie
A suggestion regarding the removal of the turrets might be for easier maintenance - maybe they let in rainwater?
The children's photo (post 16) mentions the shop. This reminded me that shops that were allowed to be opened on Sundays, in past times, were generally only allowed to sell certain goods. I remember going to a small store in 1954 and being told by the shopkeeper that the batteries (for a portable radio I think) that I wanted were not allowed to be sold on Sundays. Be that, as it may have been, I still got the batteries - and without any fight!!
The children's photo (post 16) mentions the shop. This reminded me that shops that were allowed to be opened on Sundays, in past times, were generally only allowed to sell certain goods. I remember going to a small store in 1954 and being told by the shopkeeper that the batteries (for a portable radio I think) that I wanted were not allowed to be sold on Sundays. Be that, as it may have been, I still got the batteries - and without any fight!!
A suggestion regarding the removal of the turrets might be for easier maintenance - maybe they let in rainwater?
The children's photo (post 16) mentions the shop. This reminded me that shops that were allowed to be opened on Sundays, in past times, were generally only allowed to sell certain goods. I remember going to a small store in 1954 and being told by the shopkeeper that the batteries (for a portable radio I think) that I wanted were not allowed to be sold on Sundays. Be that, as it may have been, I still got the batteries - and without any fight!!
Hi Radiorails,
Correct me if I'm wrong but, I'm sure this was the place where both my Mom & Nan used to go to get their Co-op dividend prior to Christmas.
Lozellian.
mw0njm.
A Brummie Dude
divy yer. that come in very handy.for us poor folks.
Radiorails
master brummie
I doubt it Lozellian, it was a small place in South Devon, where I have lived since 1954. I never lived within Birmingham city boundaries, but south of them in Warwickshire and a brief spell (3 - 5 years old in Worcestershire).
Not a great photo, but the Band of Hope Choir deserves some recognition here. What a big shield that is ! Viv.
Source: British Newspaper Archive
Source: British Newspaper Archive
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As I was reading all this about Lozells St. Methodist Church I was trying to imagine where it was. I had an aunt who lived in Lozells St., Olivier Wiggin and we visited her many many times, but I still can't remember seeing the Church. I would appreciate it if someone can tell me exactly where it was. Also the address of my Aunt, I am not sure if it was 92 or 96,
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
There's a thread here about Lozells Mission Hall. I think the church was built after the Hall. Viv.
viv i think they are one and same building...not sure but can check...There's a thread here about Lozells Mission Hall. I think the church was built after the Hall. Viv.
This is #92 Lozells Street - still there 2nd front door from te left) The houses are named as Trafalgar Place.
The Church/Hall/Centre is a little further down the street on the opposite side. Also still there.
Nice to be able to say, much of the street in terms of buildings remains as it was all those years ago.
Viv.
The Church/Hall/Centre is a little further down the street on the opposite side. Also still there.
Nice to be able to say, much of the street in terms of buildings remains as it was all those years ago.
Viv.
The history of the Hall and Chapel/Church from British History Online:
"Lozells Street chapel, a brick building seating 1,000, was opened by the Wesleyans in 1894, and cost £4,462. In 1909 a second chapel hall and a social club were added, and there were further alterations in the 1930s. In 1940 the premises comprised a main hall seating 900, and twelve ancillary rooms, of which three were built as school halls. The church originated as a mission founded before 1878 in rooms in Porchester Street, and taken over in that year by the George Street church. The mission was shortly afterwards transferred to the Lozells Street Board School, where in 1892 there was a Sunday evening congregation of 820. Church membership in 1932 was 289".
Viv
"Lozells Street chapel, a brick building seating 1,000, was opened by the Wesleyans in 1894, and cost £4,462. In 1909 a second chapel hall and a social club were added, and there were further alterations in the 1930s. In 1940 the premises comprised a main hall seating 900, and twelve ancillary rooms, of which three were built as school halls. The church originated as a mission founded before 1878 in rooms in Porchester Street, and taken over in that year by the George Street church. The mission was shortly afterwards transferred to the Lozells Street Board School, where in 1892 there was a Sunday evening congregation of 820. Church membership in 1932 was 289".
Viv
This is from the Birmingham Mail archives and it's labelled as Lozells Street Hall, Mission and Chapel. Sorry no date given.
Viv.
Viv.
could be a clue viv on the notice board saying 57th anniversary which would put the photo taken around 1951
lyn
this one dated 1950
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RobT
Acemeccanoman
1941 & 1946 Oct 27th was on a Sunday
jan i was going on vivs post saying lozells st chapel was opened in 1894...the original one in porchester st was opened in 1898..
typo error jan.....edited my post
Here's the listing
and this from planning..i must make sure those chimney stacks are still there next time i go past unless street view will show them
| Application Number | Site Address | Development Description | Status | Date Received | Application Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018/10129/PA | Methodist Church 163 Gerrard Street Birmingham B19 2AH | Listed building consent for the demolition of two chimney stacks to rear of hall | Final Decision | 17-12-2018 | Refuse |
