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does any one have information about Hawthorn House a listed building now a library, any information or photographs wanted, if any one as any photographs or information about this area please contact me as soon as possible
Hawthorne House was once owned by Birmingham Social Services dept. and in the 1960's-70's it was used as a residential home for children 'in care' under the age of 5. There was also a building in the grounds which was used as accommodation for the Nursery Nurses. I used to work there in the early 1970's. Both buildings were wonderful examples of old buildings and it's great that the main house hasn't been demolished although I think the Nurses home went to make space for housing. Hey ho what memories! I hadn't thought about that part of my life for years! Good hunting, Di
The house would have originally been built as a private residence. The occupant in 1851 and 1861 was Edwin Bullock and in 1880 was Mrs Bullock, though I am not certain that Edwin built it. Edwin was an ironfounder of West Bromwich , He seemed to collect paintings , owning paintings by Constable , Turner and David Cox. mike
Hawthorne House for sale at auction tomorrow (21st July 2011). Guide price £350,000 to £400,000. Calalogue available at https://www.bigwood.uk.com/default.aspx?id=440851 but it will take sometime to download.
Hawthorne House was built in the early 1800s but changed & extended. The staircase & a stained glass window is Victorian. It will be interesting to see what happens to this building.
My mom worked there in the 60s and we used to go there as kids when we were off school. I remember the kitchens, warm milk for us all and a spectacular play room opening out to the front and the spectacular staircase. I remember mom being sad about some of the children that resided there. The caretaker was a Mr Hancox who I think lived in the nurses home, which has now been demolished. I think there was a small pond at the rear of the house.
Am interested in old pictures of the interior of the house, esp the stained glass window on the main staircase. If any one has any please drop me a line.
Not old pictures but three from the Birmingham Post following the sale of the house to a family who are restoring it. So glad they bought it for restoration. Beautiful Georgian place! Viv.
I was told by a family relative that my great Grandfather, John Peevor, was a founder of the Handsworth Flower Show. They lived in Finch Road in 1911 and before that in Friary Road in 1881 so I'm not sure when he was involved with the show and how true the family story is. Does anyone have any information to support/refute the story?