in response to gordonbrown post... Pinfold house has not been purchased by a private developer, the adjoining out buildingshavePinfold house itself has been purchased by a private individual who is renovating it for use as a FAMILY HOME.
many local people etc have taken an interest in what is going on at Pinfold House as they see scaffolding, building work, people in and out of the property and whilst the owner welcomed anyone with an interest in looking around the place and discussing its history it has now got to the point wherby some "visitors" have decided that the work being done is not allowed ( ie should not be happening !) .. this results in hours lost whilst the owner then has to deal with these people and as a consequence representatives of birmingham City Council , Police and Fire services call on the owner so he can prove he owns the property .. !! . For the record ENGLISH HERITAGE are involved in this renovation and the owner knows exactly what can/can't be done .
As for the oak beams from th sailing ships .. unfortunately many of those were either lost or damaged as a result of the LOCAL YOBS who set fire to the house in 2008 and 2009 ... pity Neighbouthoold watch scheme wasn't so active on those two occasions !!
many local people etc have taken an interest in what is going on at Pinfold House as they see scaffolding, building work, people in and out of the property and whilst the owner welcomed anyone with an interest in looking around the place and discussing its history it has now got to the point wherby some "visitors" have decided that the work being done is not allowed ( ie should not be happening !) .. this results in hours lost whilst the owner then has to deal with these people and as a consequence representatives of birmingham City Council , Police and Fire services call on the owner so he can prove he owns the property .. !! . For the record ENGLISH HERITAGE are involved in this renovation and the owner knows exactly what can/can't be done .
As for the oak beams from th sailing ships .. unfortunately many of those were either lost or damaged as a result of the LOCAL YOBS who set fire to the house in 2008 and 2009 ... pity Neighbouthoold watch scheme wasn't so active on those two occasions !!