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Birmingham according to Bradshaws Guide

Hi Paul. An excellent drawing. I'd hazard a guess that the drawing was the view from Cheapside. Think you can see St Martin's Church to the right. Do you know the date of the Bradshaws? Viv.
 
Hi Viv

I don't know the date of the Bradshaws guide - but it must have been mid 19th Century at the earliest because it was a railway guide. But the houses in Cheapside were all built by then.

Also, there seems to be some sort of circular path in the picture. Compare with this map:

HighgatePark.jpg

Regards

Paul
 
I have a copy of Bradshaws guide, he produced the nations first railway timetable in 1839 and died in 1853 but his staff continued to carry on with the publications and the final timetable was produced in 1963.
 
Hi Paul. Think it must be a bandstand or maybe an ornamental shelter.

Hi John. Thanks. Was wondering if the Bradford's Railway Journey's BBC programne presented by Michael Portillo covered any of the Birmingham section. I've watched a lot of them, but don't recall a Birmingham episode. If anyone has seen one covering Bham would love to know. Viv.
 
Thanks Polly. Had a look at the Birmingham description in section 3 (page 21). I like the description of Birmingham Central station (New Street). It also describes Bingley Hall as "an immense shed" !! Crikey, must have upset the architect! II've really enjoyed a good old browse of all of Polly's link on lots of other places of interest too. Thanks for posting. Viv.

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