Hi Owen. The only information on the Earl Grey that I have is from my dad who's mother Alice worked there around 1920 onwards. It was a busy place and there was a parrot in the bar that used to amuse the customer's with his colourful language!! I think the publicans sir name was Morris. My dad, Fred Gwilliam married Nellie Morris around 1930, she could have been related to him. The pub was still going strong in the 1970s when I used to pass it on the bus, I only wish I'd have paid a visit to the Earl Grey as I'm currently trying to trace my family tree. Any information or picture's would be great if anyone can help.Nice pub , early years
Hi again Owen & to add to pmc1947 description
Very early years of this Public House would have been very nice,
a Very affluent & socially accepted area, Pershore Road close proximity
to Warwickshire Cricket at Edgbaston (County) ground,
Probably "Earl Grey" tea & scones scenario on Family Sunday strolls,
but as the City developed many areas changed social makeup,
inner areas once much vaunted sadly declined,,
as pmc1947 rightly depicted,, the Earl Grey was in 1960,s-1990,s
unfortunately slap bang in centre of "troublesome" area, Red light &
druggie stuff,, Police closed it down on regular basis,
Not sure if its still there?,, Cheers John Y
Cheers
Lynn
