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Oh you are lovely. I have Henry's electoral roles (see attached 1911 and some roles)

I think you might be right Janice :( however i am checking one more building that is still in the park. It is the works building. I have written to the council to ask. Crossing fingers this is the building, and if not, then we will still visit and enjoy the park and stand in the spot where it...

Yes, that one is, but i am looking for Ivy house, Summerfield park, as per the original post. Thanks so much Lyn

Thanks so much for your reply. I do have a copy of the probate and we have added this address onto our itinerary, so we will stand outside and grap a photo for mums life book. I will probs knock on the door too and say hello knowing me

Sadly i do think the building has gone too. It did not go at the same time as the other building (The Chance family home) as that was demolished in 1886. My Census records show Henry Isaiah Jones living at the lodge (Ivy house) from 1899-1920. The census shows 12 rooms.

Thank you so much for the maps Janice. The Chance family had a house on the land. It was demolished in 1886 and the band stand was built in its replacement. I have attached an image and marked up. Where the arrow is at the band stand is where the Chance family home was and where the X is...

Hello Birmingham History Forum. Would anyone help solve a family mystery? I am a member of the British Archive Newspapers and have invested hundreds of hours in trying to find out information on Summerfield House, Birmingham (Maybe known as Ivy House). Now i have hit a dead end and need some...