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    Birmingham Farming History

    Yes, various reasons - including these two: a) wanting to trace the history of Highbury/Uffculme more thoroughly b) drawing attention to the historical existence of City Farms generally, Both are part of the often neglected story of agriculture in cities. Birmingham's own story will be one fo...
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    Birmingham Farming History

    I'm not having any luck finding posts about city farms in Birmingham. So now it's time to ask the wise and the well-versed if they have any particular recollections, links, photos, and the like. My main interest is in in a farm that was either at Highbury or Uffculme, definitely through the...
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    Rookery House, Erdington Council House

    Wendy, I'd be interested in hearing his answer, and moreso if he can think of any other properties held in Trust by the Council. For example, I'm guessing that Key Hill cemetery isn't a trust. Am I wrong on that count?
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    Rookery House, Erdington Council House

    Heck! That didn't turn up under my previous search for "Rookery park" and "friends of Rookery". Where's the smiley that smacks its own forehead? I'm stumped, but grateful to you!
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    Rookery House, Erdington Council House

    Ah yes - I've been there already - and to the page about Rookery Park that just gives a postal address for the park. No mention of any Friends group. Maybe Bren's efforts will turn up an address. That or I track down R. Alden.
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    Rookery House, Erdington Council House

    Brill! I hope that works!
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    Rookery House, Erdington Council House

    Hi JennyAnn. That link is broke - possibly due to the BCC website revamp. Can you get me the details and paste them here? ta either way.
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    Rookery House, Erdington Council House

    Does anyone know of contact details for Friends of Rookery House? I'm hoping to get some background on the situation. Have had no luck with my friend Google.
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