Bradford street

[Keith R]

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?

Would that have been Guidex Ltd....

 

[Jonob]

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?

John Heath &co. 230 Bradford St, regards, John.

 

[AnnS]

Yes, that was them i remember now, very ornate reception area they had.

Many thanks John..

 

[Clive F]

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 The car was withdrawn in 1952.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?).

I think the pub's The Adam and Eve. The Anchor's further down on the corner of Rea Street.

 

[Yecartmannew]

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?

 

[annasofia91]

Hello all!

Great thread and very useful I was wondering if any of you have any idea whereabouts (and also what was) 124 Bradford Street was located in the 1850s? In the 1851 census, my x3 great-grandfather and his family were living at No. 4 "back of" 124 Bradford Street which I'm taking to means they were in some sort of back to back house. I've tried zooming in on various maps but can't seem to find that number. I'd be very grateful for any suggestions Thanks

 

[mikejee]

From around the mid 1860s, no 124 was part of a large factory. The map below is from the 1880s, and shows the numbering around there, the factory was 123-131. I have marked in red the approximate area in which the court or line of houses would have been in red. The road leading off south to the right is Moseley Road,

 

[annasofia91]

That's fantastic! Thanks so much