I am trying to identify any historical material on Mill Lane. My ancesters lived at 1 and 5 Mill lane betwen about 1905 and 1915, having moved from the Cadbury Estate. They were employed as piano case/cabinet makers. The original houses do not appear to exist anymore, so I am unable to take photograps, which I do to add interest to my family tree material. Does anyone have any information on the history of Mill Lane?
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Mill Lane, Northfield
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horsencart
master brummie
Unfortunately the 1905 directory does not list any numbers for Mill Lane the only way to find them is with a Surname but then they may not be in the directory
I know Mill Lane well and I do not think it has changed much in my long lifetime.
I do not see either names at any number there in 1911.
I did find Henry in 1901 at 48, Beech Road, Kings Norton, Bournville, just around the corner from where I used to live. There were a few Anton's around but none in Worcestershire at that time.
Clarkie.
I do not see either names at any number there in 1911.
I did find Henry in 1901 at 48, Beech Road, Kings Norton, Bournville, just around the corner from where I used to live. There were a few Anton's around but none in Worcestershire at that time.
Clarkie.
horsencart
master brummie
These are the only ones
Cole Thomas Alfred Jun The Shanti Church Hill,
Cole John and son Blacksmiths, 159 Bristol Road
Cole Thomas Alfred Jun The Shanti Church Hill,
Cole John and son Blacksmiths, 159 Bristol Road
ladylinda
master brummie
Henry Herbert Cole's wife,Alice was listed with her mother,Emma Moseley, at 1 Mill Lane in 1911.
In 1901 Henry Herbert and Alice Cole are living at 48 Beech Rd with adopted daughter Ivy Moseley and Rowland (Alice's brother),Lizzie(his wife) and Jack(their son) Moseley were listed as visitors.
In 1901 Henry Herbert and Alice Cole are living at 48 Beech Rd with adopted daughter Ivy Moseley and Rowland (Alice's brother),Lizzie(his wife) and Jack(their son) Moseley were listed as visitors.
Finally:
Northfield Mill on the River Rea at Mill Lane, also known at different times as Digbeth Mill and Cotterills Mill, was still working as a corn mill in 1908 with Walter Morris as the tenant though the mill was certainly very much older. The buildings gradually fell into ruin during the 1930s and were later demolished. However, part of the waterwheel pit, walls and dry pool are still visible among bushes and trees alongside the Birmingham and Gloucester railway, which was completed by about 1840.
Clarkie
Northfield Mill on the River Rea at Mill Lane, also known at different times as Digbeth Mill and Cotterills Mill, was still working as a corn mill in 1908 with Walter Morris as the tenant though the mill was certainly very much older. The buildings gradually fell into ruin during the 1930s and were later demolished. However, part of the waterwheel pit, walls and dry pool are still visible among bushes and trees alongside the Birmingham and Gloucester railway, which was completed by about 1840.
Clarkie
thanks both. yes, Henry had emigrated to Canada and the rest followed soon after. Anton and Emma's marriage certificate in 1905 has them as living at 5 Mill Lane. My grandfather lived in Handsworth and used to visit Northfield as a child; his family said it was like the countryside to them.