Kingshurst Estate

[Mark Anthony LINNELL]

I lived in Acacia Avenue in the early 50's to the late 60's, I would like to know what year the Estate was built? Thanks, Mark

 

[Vivienne14]

It was being built in March 1953, but don’t know when exactly the estate was completed. Birmingham City Council paid for building but it came within Meriden Rural District Council. Viv.

 

[Mark Anthony LINNELL]

Thank you Viv, I lived there with my parents we were there for the Coronation of our Queen at 3 years old. While I have some attention, does anyone have some pics of the Acacia Avenue Coronation street party? Left the Estate when I joined the Royal Marines in September 1966, then my family moved back to Canada in 1967. I stayed in the Marines for 14 years and then went to Canada and completed 31 years in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. What a journey from Kingshurst. lol

 

[Vivienne14]

This Guide Board was put up in 1955. Can understand the need for maps like these. I remember going to Castle Vale and it was a pain to find your way around a new estate. Viv.

 

[Alberta]

I lived in Kingshurst, Overgreen drive, in 1967 and although the property was owned by Birmingham council I remember our dustbins collected by Meriden council in maroon coloured dust wagons.
To tax our car we had to go to Warwick.