Hello, I'm a history student at the University of Birmingham, currently writing a project on St Paul's Square. Part of the project involves collecting oral histories from occupants of the area. I wondered if anyone had any memories or stories of the area that have stuck with them? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated - thanks!
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St Paul's Square
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Some time in 1978 I started working for S Rose & Co who sold wholesale clothing and a few other things. At that time their main building was on the corner of Lionel Street and Ludgate Hill. They also had sections of the business in buildings on the other side of Ludgate Hill. The main building Not long after I started, an ex-employee broke into the main building at night and, to provide some light, he'd set fire to a jacket or something. The fire spread and that building burned down. The company moved over to the other building shortly after that. The burned building was demolished and became a garage for a while. After a year or so Rose's moved to Bordesley St on the other side of town.
Not quite St Paul's Square but close. I don't know if that would mean anything to you.
Not quite St Paul's Square but close. I don't know if that would mean anything to you.
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Hi Efja_Joan, although no oral history to help you with, there are quite a few threads on this forum which mention St Pauls Square (I didn't put the ' in the search box) at the top right hand corner of the page. There may be something there or someone to contact.
I worked in Cox Street in the 1970's and have always had a soft spot for the area.
I also remember that there is the grave of a policeman who was killed on duty. If I remember correctly, if you stand at the back of the church with your back to the wall the grave is towards the road. It was legible recently so it should still be OK. I'm sure someone else will remember the story.
My friend grew up very near to the church and the graveyard was their playground. This was before it was cleared up.
Good luck with your project,
I worked in Cox Street in the 1970's and have always had a soft spot for the area.
I also remember that there is the grave of a policeman who was killed on duty. If I remember correctly, if you stand at the back of the church with your back to the wall the grave is towards the road. It was legible recently so it should still be OK. I'm sure someone else will remember the story.
My friend grew up very near to the church and the graveyard was their playground. This was before it was cleared up.
Good luck with your project,