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The Birmingham Pals in the Great War
Fabulous photo! This is definitely Crystal Palace, which by this point had had a 20 year history of providing drill space for various military groups (eg 1st Staffordshire Rifle Volunteers in the 1880s). Crystal Palace lasted till the early 1960s, when it was pulled down. I'm currently...- Z.o.e
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The Birmingham Pals in the Great War
In case it is ever any use to anyone, scan 46 is taken at Boldmere Gate in Sutton Park. The building in the background is the park keeper's house (still there, opposite the entrance to the Miller and Carter restaurant). As the 2nd Battalion were based over by Powells I wonder if the soldiers in...- Z.o.e
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W Wort, photographer, Oscott
Thanks, both of these are the Whitehouse (also know as Holly Hurst cottage). They are lovely photos. -
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W Wort, photographer, Oscott
Hello, I am researching the Crystal Palace grounds for a talk I'm giving in September as part of Birmingham Heritage Week and wonder if it might be possible to see the photo you have of the gardens? There are very few photos from inside the grounds pre Pat Collins. It would be lovely to hear...