Birmingham weathervanes, weather vanes, weathercocks

[Vivienne14]

Sometimes they’re called weather vanes or weathercocks. Usually they indicate wind direction but they’re also often architectural ornaments on the highest point of a building. The word ‘vane’ comes from the old word fana, meaning "flag".

These two ended up at Aston Hall. Wonder if they’re still there ? The St Martin’s Church one has an interesting history. Viv.

Source: British Newspaper Archive

 

[A Sparks]

There is a photograph on Flickr taken in 2018 of a weather vane on Aston Hall but I think maybe not original.

 

[Tinpot]

Example from V&A created by Francis Skidmore circa 1850/60. Manufactured in Coventry.He was born in Birmingham 1817 and was the son of a jeweller.

 

[Pedrocut]

Birmingham Cathedral weather vane….

Birmingham Cathedral weather vane and orb restoration completed thanks to Calthorpe donation

Restoration gave experts the opportunity to look into the story of the weather vane

www.business-live.co.uk

 

[mw0njm.]

Bournville Baths Weathervane, Birmingham​

image Tony Hisgett