And a view from the west. This painting is by J. Beardmore.
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Aston Hall
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A charming 1840 view of the Hall and gate. I think the ladies are travelling along what became Witton Lane.
A smashing set of photos of the Hall and ground floor plans from an article in Country Life in 1953. The aeriel view from Aston Church is a rare view which includes the gate. These accompanied a very long article which, if anyone is interested, I can post in sections.
Source: British Newspaper Archive
Source: British Newspaper Archive
Looks much the same as i recall it in the early 60s
My Playground
Dionysius//88
master brummie
We used to walk around here on Sunday afternoon with the kids certainly was an eyeopener
Richard Dye
master brummie
Magnificent photos to be sure, brings back so many memories visiting there (the park) as a child.
Richard Dye
master brummie
Absolutely, my older sister took me there in the early 50’s. We walked there. No buses or cars!
Must have been impressive. I think similar events have taken place at the Hall since.
Source: British Newspaper Archive
Source: British Newspaper Archive
"For the festive season, Aston Hall will once again be lit up by LED candlelight for its Christmas by Candlelight tours. From Friday 12 December to Sunday 14 December, visitors can step back in time to find out how Christmas was celebrated in the past and learn about the origins of traditions such as the yule log and the Christmas tree."
https://www.birminghammuseums.org.u...useums-unveils-celebration-seasonal-programme
Health & Safety, but the flickering LED lights are quite good. I do remember real candles on our school Christmas tree and dire warnings not to touch it!
https://www.birminghammuseums.org.u...useums-unveils-celebration-seasonal-programme
Health & Safety, but the flickering LED lights are quite good. I do remember real candles on our school Christmas tree and dire warnings not to touch it!
Lady Penelope
master brummie
My Mom and Mother in law (who grew up very near to the hall) both mentioned 'Shaggy'. Apparently this was the mummy in the museum which was in a conservatory on the rear of the hall (now a terrace). He was starting to unravel and parents would tell their kids to be home before dark or 'Shaggy will get ya'. There were all sorts of animals as well but Shaggy was the one to be afraid of. Mom was born in 1912. Any ideas when this building was demolished?
Richard Dye
master brummie
Why is the display for only 3 days? It must take longer than that to put it together and take it down, just thinking out loud.
Radiorails
master brummie
Lady P's mention of the mummy makes me thing of "wee willie winky" an the monsters beneath the bed. I do not recall being afraid of such characters - probably as I do not remember being told of them. Neither was I afraid of bombs but those were not the days of parents explaining everything to young children. I believe we were fortunate at that time, counselors were not in our vocabulary.
Richard Dye
master brummie
I think you are right Alan! My parents never explained any of that to me and therefore I did not worry about it. “What you don’t know will not hurt you”!
I went to one when I was about six or seven (1961- 62) with my Mom and Aunty and baby cousin - the line was very long, couldn't really figure out why we were standing in a long line with candles in our hands.