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Destruction of Gosta's old Green

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old baggie

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The university of Aston are about to build over the Green in front of the Sacks of Potatoes .As you'll be aware this site has historical importance for Birmingham. It was a ' Speakers Corner' for centuries where Wesley preached and Reform Act radicals, Chartists, early socialists all were heard. It was also where the local market was held- there's a wonderful photo of the market inside the pub. It is also a beautiful treed area in the local built up area.
How can the University be dissuaded from this destruction or at least made to feel some embarrassment- any suggestions??
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Old Baggie
 
hello old baggie and welcome to the forum...i totally understand your feelings as will most of our members but alas over the years i have come to realise that if an historical building or indeed a piece of prime land is needed then there is not much that can be done to stop it...i have tried a couple of times to help save old buildings but sadly it just fell on deaf ears...i have never been in the sack of potatoes but as soon as i can i will go and take a look at the photograph you mentioned

lyn
 
I would imagine that this development will need planning permission, therefore you have an opportunity to voice your concerns there via the planning process. You of course need to be clear as to why you object and state the heritage value and historic significance of the site and also the resolution you are seeking.

Even if you cannot prevent the development, you maybe able to have something included into the design some form of recognition of the site past.
 
If you need supporting info, these threads may be of use. Viv.

Gosta green

I have read several threads recently about Gosta Green, the old college behind the Fire Station, and the TV studios. In 1959/60 I was a new probationer working from Steelhouse Lane Police Station. I visited the TV studio several times and saw the Percy Thrower programme being broadcast. I dont...
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The Sacks Of Potatoes, Gosta Green

The Sacks of Potatoes, Gosta Green (apologies for the error in the title).
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Delicia Cinema (now part of the EBRI at Aston University).

Thought I'd start a new thread for this former cinema, as all that remains is the frontage behind the EBRI (European Bioenergy Research Institute). Photos from 2011 (may have posted them before in another thread). This was before the EBRI was built behind it. With the Sack of Potatoes pub.
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