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Bradford street

AnnS said:
Many years ago i went for a job interview at a company in Bradford Street, they were located on the right hand side
as you looked down the street and if i remember were in the stationary business.

Would anyone know their name?
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John Heath &co. 230 Bradford St, regards, John.
 
Radiorails said:
Not a photo I am familiar with Lyn, great.
Car 705 is making its way to Kyotts Lake Road depot. The car was withdrawn in 1952. The photo shows what appears to be a temporary bus stop, probably due to demolitions and is likely to be for bus route 50. Also in view is the former Moseley Road tram junction which has been removed. Moseley Road trams ceased operation in October 1949. Also visible is a street fire alarm pillar opposite the pub (The anchor?).
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I think the pub's The Adam and Eve. The Anchor's further down on the corner of Rea Street.
 
I think the idea of it being a metal foundry in the 1850's is a good one. My ancestors are shown on the 1851 census as living at 114 Bradford Street and the wife's occupation is Brass Founder (mistress employing 11 hands). It would make sense that they lived close to the foundry wouldn't it.

I thought I was mis reading the occupation but it does appear to be credible, given that they married in 1847 and her father's occupation is given as Brass Founder. Her husband who was a Solicitor in 1841 is shown on this one as a Collector. I think this is quite an unusual family situation in those days wasn't it?
 
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