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Church Inn, Aston

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Hi,

Does anyone have any info on the Church Inn, Lichfield Road, Aston ?
The Inquest for my GG Aunt was held there in 1885.
She was eight years old and had been thrown to the ground by a boy coming home from school on Tuesday and she was found dead in bed on Friday morning. The coroner recorded a verdict of 'natural causes' even though she had a recently ruptured bowel and bladder which he admitted could have been caused by the boy.
Ooh if I could go back in time and get hold of him, I'd give him a good clip round the ear !!
 
I have got a book with birmingham pubs in but a friend borrowed it and forgot to bring it back, but said they will bring it back on saturday, when I get it I will look for you.
 
This is the only picture I can find.
Good job Mariew reminded me.
 

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Postie to the rescue, thanks postie, my husband said the pub has been demolished now. Sarah that coroner wouldn't get away with that nowadays, that's terrible.
 
Hello again sarah I got my book back today but I'm afraid it wasn't in there, sorry. I must say what a grand building it was.
 
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Thanks for looking Marie.
Postie thanks for the photo as I couldnt find one anywhere.
Cant wait to show my dad.

:)
 
Hello Sarah, The pub in the picture is actually the Church Tavern on junction of Lichfield Rd/Waterworks St. One of my old locals. I do believe some Historical group took an interest in it back in the 70s- Try the Victorian Society. It is of course now demolished-If I can get any more info-will let you know. PS. It was a listed building- I remember there being some problem locating the last owners before it was eventualy demolished- so whoever does the listing of such buildings should be able to help.
 
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Sarah, here are a couple of originals from my own collection which may be of interest to you. One from 1989 and another from 1999 before demolition

Bob
 

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Hi Everyone,
Many thanks for your help and the photos too, What a shame they pulled such a nice building down. This is a great web site.
Sarah
 
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