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Many thanks Phil....
By chance I came across some notes (not even looking for them!!) I found it was Unit 14 The Flatted Factory.
Anyone remember the Surname GILLATT or OWEN ??... back in the 60's
Georgie
Phil
Gone, but not forgotten.
A little while back in September I posted a photo of a Railway carriage in Bullock St that had been converted into a bungalow, that was post #671.
I think at the time I stated that there was a Romany encampment at the rear of the bungalow. This photo is of that encampment I think it is dated about 1905, but I can't be sure as I wasn't around.
Phil
I think at the time I stated that there was a Romany encampment at the rear of the bungalow. This photo is of that encampment I think it is dated about 1905, but I can't be sure as I wasn't around.
Phil
This is an excerpt I read that may be of interest –
It would be wrong to assume that lower-working class tastes altered during the 18th and early 19th centuries. A contemporary remarked that although a few spent their hours in sober repose, or in cultivation of their little allotment gardens, the bulk are wasted in indolence, sloth or pernicious activity.
Hutton’s History in 1835 noted pugilism (bare knuckle fighting ) cock battles, dog fights, duck hunting, bear, and badger or bull baiting.
The taverns were frequented and there were no fewer than 291 publicans in the town in 1770. The public houses did, however, provide the headquarters for the various working – class clubs to which most Birmingham workmen belonged in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These ranged from friendly societies and sick clubs to clothes and breeches clubs, gift, funeral and clock and watch clubs. Though their membership was sometimes associated with feasting and
[FONT="]imprudent drinking, yet the clubs were a boon in times of stress. [/FONT]
It would be wrong to assume that lower-working class tastes altered during the 18th and early 19th centuries. A contemporary remarked that although a few spent their hours in sober repose, or in cultivation of their little allotment gardens, the bulk are wasted in indolence, sloth or pernicious activity.
Hutton’s History in 1835 noted pugilism (bare knuckle fighting ) cock battles, dog fights, duck hunting, bear, and badger or bull baiting.
The taverns were frequented and there were no fewer than 291 publicans in the town in 1770. The public houses did, however, provide the headquarters for the various working – class clubs to which most Birmingham workmen belonged in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These ranged from friendly societies and sick clubs to clothes and breeches clubs, gift, funeral and clock and watch clubs. Though their membership was sometimes associated with feasting and
[FONT="]imprudent drinking, yet the clubs were a boon in times of stress. [/FONT]
Phil
Gone, but not forgotten.
Ernie
Did you know that Hutton, before he moved to High Street in the town lived in Bennetts Hill that used to be in Saltley. He liked it there so much that he built a house across the road in 1810 for his son. His daughter Catherine also a well known author lived there as well.
Both houses were attacked during the church and king riots with Huttons being burnt out. He must have liked it a lot because he had it rebuilt, and he nursed his ailing wife there during the final years of her life.
Phil
Did you know that Hutton, before he moved to High Street in the town lived in Bennetts Hill that used to be in Saltley. He liked it there so much that he built a house across the road in 1810 for his son. His daughter Catherine also a well known author lived there as well.
Both houses were attacked during the church and king riots with Huttons being burnt out. He must have liked it a lot because he had it rebuilt, and he nursed his ailing wife there during the final years of her life.
Phil
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Wendy
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Its posted elsewhere on an old thread but here is a picture of the house.
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Phil
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Wendy
I also posted a photo of Hutton's house on this thread. It's a bit difficult to locate Bennetts Hill on todays maps as I think it is now part of Washwood Heath Rd. I have tried to locate the two houses on this map. No 1 is Hutton's House and No 2 is the house that he had built for his son and where his daughter also lived until her death.
Please forgive me if I am not exactly on the button, as it is only an approximation.
Phil
I also posted a photo of Hutton's house on this thread. It's a bit difficult to locate Bennetts Hill on todays maps as I think it is now part of Washwood Heath Rd. I have tried to locate the two houses on this map. No 1 is Hutton's House and No 2 is the house that he had built for his son and where his daughter also lived until her death.
Please forgive me if I am not exactly on the button, as it is only an approximation.
Phil
brumgum
Proud to be a Brummie!
Thanks so much for this picture of Aston Rd, seen it before but not this clear. My Mom used to live in that row of houses next to the Delicia on Aston Rd, she passed away 22 october aged 78.
Phil
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Ernie, are you awake.
I had to pass through the old end today, so I took time to pause and have a quick look at some of the old sights. I took this photo of the Dog and Partridge as it is the only place apart from St Mathews that we could remember as being part of our childhood.
Looking at this photo got me to wondering just what is the postal address of this fine looking old pub now.
Is it Nechells Parkway, Windsor St South or Ashted Row. Its a bit of a puzzler.
Phil
I had to pass through the old end today, so I took time to pause and have a quick look at some of the old sights. I took this photo of the Dog and Partridge as it is the only place apart from St Mathews that we could remember as being part of our childhood.
Looking at this photo got me to wondering just what is the postal address of this fine looking old pub now.
Is it Nechells Parkway, Windsor St South or Ashted Row. Its a bit of a puzzler.
Phil
Phil. Not what you asked for ( please forgive me ) This is from Kelly's 1904.
West Side Windsor Street
here is Forster st....
... here is Great Brook st
124 Dog & Partridge P.H.
George Green
here is Ashted row
156 Brassier Mrs. Alice, baker
Holbrook's Lim. baking
powder manufacturers
Waight William, marine
store dealer
here is Heneage
West Side Windsor Street
here is Forster st....
... here is Great Brook st
124 Dog & Partridge P.H.
George Green
here is Ashted row
156 Brassier Mrs. Alice, baker
Holbrook's Lim. baking
powder manufacturers
Waight William, marine
store dealer
here is Heneage
Phil. Looking at your photograph, I guess as funny as it seems the main frontage of the pub seems to be in Windsor Street and not Ashted Row as one would imagine. I also notice that it appears to have bricked up top floor windows dating back to mid 1800's. Another fascinating fact is Baking Powder Manufacturers in Holbrooks ? in my last post.
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Mossy
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Phil it is definitely Windsor St used to be one of my locals Tommy is the gaffer and he keeps a good pint
Mossy
Mossy
Phil
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Mossy
It was a little off my beaten track in those days, and it certainly is now. As much as I would love to call in for a pint. I don't think I will be doing so any time in the near future.
Whilst we are on the subject of pubs, does anybody know what this is going to be. Its the structure they are putting up in the place of the Ashted Hamlet in Revsby Walk.
It looks like a mini prison from the outside.
It was a little off my beaten track in those days, and it certainly is now. As much as I would love to call in for a pint. I don't think I will be doing so any time in the near future.
Whilst we are on the subject of pubs, does anybody know what this is going to be. Its the structure they are putting up in the place of the Ashted Hamlet in Revsby Walk.
It looks like a mini prison from the outside.
M
Mossy
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Phil i used to live over the road from the Hamlet in Hindlow Close...and now i believe the building is something to do with the ethnic minority you could'nt make it up
Phil
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Mossy
I walked around it today. Its all bars at the windows. What are they going to do with the etnic minorities there lock them up? I noticed there was a Somali help and advice centre closed down in one of the shops in Revsby Walk, woukd it be to replace that. Or would it be to replace the delapidated porta cabin Council offices that occupy the top of the Walk?
Mossy did you know Joe Higgins from the flats behind the Hamlet?
Phil
I walked around it today. Its all bars at the windows. What are they going to do with the etnic minorities there lock them up? I noticed there was a Somali help and advice centre closed down in one of the shops in Revsby Walk, woukd it be to replace that. Or would it be to replace the delapidated porta cabin Council offices that occupy the top of the Walk?
Mossy did you know Joe Higgins from the flats behind the Hamlet?
Phil
Phil
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BobS
This is what I am saying, the pub as far as I know has always been listed on Ashted Row. But now Nechells Parkway runs where Ashted Row used to be. Whilst the Ashted Row Street name plate remains on the pub. On the railings outside it says Windsor St South.
Now I haven't got an up to date A to Z but I think Kandor said somewhere on this site there is no listing for Ashted Row.
But whatever, it seems the only bit of Ashted Row left is the frontage of the Dog & Partridge.
Phil
This is what I am saying, the pub as far as I know has always been listed on Ashted Row. But now Nechells Parkway runs where Ashted Row used to be. Whilst the Ashted Row Street name plate remains on the pub. On the railings outside it says Windsor St South.
Now I haven't got an up to date A to Z but I think Kandor said somewhere on this site there is no listing for Ashted Row.
But whatever, it seems the only bit of Ashted Row left is the frontage of the Dog & Partridge.
Phil
