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And the house at its grandest.

Looks like it was owned by Clement Colmore of Durham around this time before being sold on to Thomas Smallroke. https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/206f1f97-0b0d-4cad-857e-fa1a3c33ecbb Bargain and sale from Clement Colmore of Durham, Doctor of Laws, son of William Colmore...

Incredible detail and thanks. What a fascinating place this must have been. I think perhaps Ben's intrigue had been tweaked as the property he cleared (which he realised was a massive time consuming job for mostly junk), had some unusual items shall we say.. judging by some of what was hidden...

I've added the photos now. Thanks for all the info and I am sure Ben will have a look as well.

yes sorry I read the G as a H. I'll post what Ben sent me now but i think he's signing up anyway.

Thanks Lyn, I'll direct Ben here. It was an interesting house clearance if I rememver rightly and his first and last - Ben is a vinyl record dealer by trade.

Hello all, newbie here but have been a member a while just haven't much time to get involved. This could really fit under Maps or Names but will try here first. My surname is Byng, I know the surname is mainly centred around Romsley / Bromsgrove and my father's family as far back as I know are...

Looking at what he sent me it's a lease dated 18th Oct 1926 by Ansells for Mrs M. Hurley and yes I can see in the lease it's an outdoor beerhouse and expires 1933. Annual rent of £26. Complete with one electric lamp and wiring thereto. Signed by the Director (looks like A.I. Ansell?) and...

wow Great I'll send the link to this thread to Ben.

Hi all, just a quick one to say a mate came across the deeds from mid 1920s to 30s of a pub on the corner of Alma Street & Inkerman Street and he was intrigued by any information on it. It was from a house clearance a few years back and he can't find any info. Bit of a long shot. I did do a...

When you do get a reply maybe express there are others who would love to see it moved back to Digbeth. Museum and coffee shop sounds good. Or a community centre/workshop. Endless ideas, I guess turning it back to a pub would be my own personal preference, two ancient inns next to each other...

Hello, I really do think this building should be saved before it is burned down or rots away. It REALLY needs to be restored and moved back to Digbeth where it belongs. Digbeth already has the Old Crown and it's a real attraction to overseas visitors as the oldest pub in Brum, and it's very...