james.stevens
Brummie babby
In 1861, 123 Lichfield St is occupied by "John Simmons" age 24 and describes himself as "Tea Dealer Emp 4 Men"
125 Lichfield St is occupied by Robert Owen, age 60 - Carriage Builder - which fits with the photo of "The Old Farriers' Arms", which has a Carriage Builder next door.
So seems to me 123 was not turned into a pub until after 1861 - or may be closed as a pub, but then re-opened again as a pub later.
The writing in the wall (saying M.A.STEVENS) seems to have been there some time and is fading - of course, it could just be that the smog ate into the paint much quicker in those days??
125 Lichfield St is occupied by Robert Owen, age 60 - Carriage Builder - which fits with the photo of "The Old Farriers' Arms", which has a Carriage Builder next door.
So seems to me 123 was not turned into a pub until after 1861 - or may be closed as a pub, but then re-opened again as a pub later.
The writing in the wall (saying M.A.STEVENS) seems to have been there some time and is fading - of course, it could just be that the smog ate into the paint much quicker in those days??