Hi SteveHello all
So after almost exactly 12 months of fundraising and bidding for Heritage lottery money we have progressed a dream into reality. We will of course need to continue with the open days and talks as we still have lots of money as a contribution to the project to ensure success. Lots of work to do and hopefully we will be successful when we apply for the full grant next spring time.
Both Corinne and myself are extremely happy with the progress which has only been made possible with our new army of volunteers.
Steve R
Hi SteveHello all
The lock up building as shown in the sketch (excellent by the way) is that of the building 1892 built to serve the courts and local policing. It remains the same outside today as it was then. Steelhouse Lane Police station was added in 1933 and joined to the side of the lock Up building with the brick work being distinctively different. If anything has changed it will only be Colleridge passage which Eric has now added the gas lamp making it more accurate with the times.
Steve R
Hi Lynn
Thanks for informing us all about the closure of the station ,but i think alot of us was forewarned by the media and the press
yester mail inclusive
with all due respect to you Lyn, how did you get an invite to such a sad day of its closure
when it said only police officiers and there family can only attend and not open to the public
it amazes me how you can get in on these venues and meeting you must have some contacts
any way once again for informing us and we look forewards to your reports and juicy pics
of behind the scenes best wishes Alan, Astonian,,
Hello all
Some of you will be aware that I have been working with my colleague Corinne on relocating the West Midlands police museum from Sparkhill police station to the former Lock - Up facility in Steelhouse Lane. Moving the museum became necessary following the announcement that Sparkhill PS would be sold as part of the estate rationalisation. For the last 2 1/2 years we have been running events at the Lock- Up to raise funds to make the alterations to the building. Yesterday we also submitted our Round 2 National Heritage Lottery application to secure the main part of the funding. We will have to wait until march to find out if we are successful. We have a great opportunity to preserve a historic part of Birmingham in this grade II listed Victorian facility in the heart of Birmingham. In the meantime though, we will carry on fundraising as we still have some way to go and will look to move the collection across from Sparkhill following a successful bid and renovations.
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Steve R
My dad's brother Uncle Almo was a sargeant in steel house lane for a number of years. I do remember going in there one day to visit him. That has to have been in the late 50's, early 60's. Unfortunately I really don't remember much more about him.hi folks..the older part of the station which was the lock ups opened in 1892 and the newer part opened in 1933 and closes its doors tomorrow and the flag will be lowered...i have been invited to attend the offical closing ceremony and permission given to take photos which i will post on this thread...very sad to see yet another of our well known buildings closing its doors..no idea yet what will become of this fine building but will keep you informed should i find out anything...
lyn
Did you know Chris Warren Sgt (acting inspector) at the lock up...he lived Gt Barr... he passed away years ago just wondering I went to his funeral... nobody from WMPI spent 5yrs working at the Lane...F1 ....and 20+ yes or so popping in and out on various enquires ..sad to see a place that was a busy workplace now just empty and quiet apart from the odd ghost
i think we are so lucky that the building is now the new police museum...brings back a bit of life into itI spent 5yrs working at the Lane...F1 ....and 20+ yes or so popping in and out on various enquires ..sad to see a place that was a busy workplace now just empty and quiet apart from the odd ghost