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Newspapers : From Birmingham Post 150 years ago
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23.3.1865
The Alhambra circus closing. It opened (post 1869) just after Christmas 1863. Was never quite sure whether it was performed in a hall or outside. This advert's mention of interior implies it was in a hall.
The advert implies that bus proprietors are being harassed for obstruction while picking up passengers. This may be so, or it might , of course, be parking of buses for long periods while the drivers go off for a nap, a smoke or a pint.
The Alhambra circus closing. It opened (post 1869) just after Christmas 1863. Was never quite sure whether it was performed in a hall or outside. This advert's mention of interior implies it was in a hall.
The advert implies that bus proprietors are being harassed for obstruction while picking up passengers. This may be so, or it might , of course, be parking of buses for long periods while the drivers go off for a nap, a smoke or a pint.
Never heard of making any charges when tendering for projects (Kings Heath spire). Viv.
29..3.1865
Baths & Parks committee member of the council suggests pulling down Aston Hall as a cost efficient measure. Not every person then was as keen to retain good buildings as Bromsgrove were a week before.
Health and safety does not seem to have had much influence in this case. He doesn't seem to have cared much for his children either.
Baths & Parks committee member of the council suggests pulling down Aston Hall as a cost efficient measure. Not every person then was as keen to retain good buildings as Bromsgrove were a week before.
Health and safety does not seem to have had much influence in this case. He doesn't seem to have cared much for his children either.
Relieved to see that Aston Hall didn't suffer the same fate as Perry Hall. And how observant of the journalist to suggest that demolishing Aston Hall would be regretted by future historians. He wasn't wrong in his prediction. Would have liked to have seen the other 'expenses' - expect Aldermen's' expenses featured heavily in those.
Thought 'pooh, poohed' was a modern word, obviously not. Viv.
Thought 'pooh, poohed' was a modern word, obviously not. Viv.
paul stacey
master brummie
Dear me, I came across some dim wits in the Army, but that Redcar bloke takes the biscuit. Paul
30.3.1865
I had thought that the medieval practices of personal pews had disappeared by this time. but obviously not.
I would guess that expecting to pay for a commercial entertainment by a collection at the end would not have been very profitable.
Aston Hall refreshment rooms open.
I had thought that the medieval practices of personal pews had disappeared by this time. but obviously not.
I would guess that expecting to pay for a commercial entertainment by a collection at the end would not have been very profitable.
Aston Hall refreshment rooms open.
Are yes mike that refreshment was only open on certain Sundays and of summer days it then only seven soda pops and lemade or orange squash
And little cakes and tea or coffee and may be crisp old smiths crisps with the little blue bag in it
Right up until 1955. Period never open end again for a couple of years later when they started to open up Aston hall and it was with in the arch way between
The house at the rear and there old huge Victorian gardens they kept with wide steps with statues on a pillar at the top and half way down
A series of about five series of six steps that would bring you around and down that big hill over looking the villa ground
And you could see half the pitch and the crowd standing a cheering
And when the villa first put those first sets of floodlights they had the MEB from Chester street install them
And my oldest brother Ron was an apprentice with three older guys whom was senior people the main man of the gang was a guy called Ron
I have forgotten his surname but they was on the front page of the Birmingham event mail they had there photo taken right across the front page
Standing by those flood light they errected but getting to Aston hall we played cow boys and Indians regular at week ends all around that hall and in the snow we would go with the old man and sledge down to the bottom of that steep hill and almost through the fence luckily there was plenty of bushes in that day
Alan,,Astonian,,,
And little cakes and tea or coffee and may be crisp old smiths crisps with the little blue bag in it
Right up until 1955. Period never open end again for a couple of years later when they started to open up Aston hall and it was with in the arch way between
The house at the rear and there old huge Victorian gardens they kept with wide steps with statues on a pillar at the top and half way down
A series of about five series of six steps that would bring you around and down that big hill over looking the villa ground
And you could see half the pitch and the crowd standing a cheering
And when the villa first put those first sets of floodlights they had the MEB from Chester street install them
And my oldest brother Ron was an apprentice with three older guys whom was senior people the main man of the gang was a guy called Ron
I have forgotten his surname but they was on the front page of the Birmingham event mail they had there photo taken right across the front page
Standing by those flood light they errected but getting to Aston hall we played cow boys and Indians regular at week ends all around that hall and in the snow we would go with the old man and sledge down to the bottom of that steep hill and almost through the fence luckily there was plenty of bushes in that day
Alan,,Astonian,,,
On the appropriation of church seats, it seems that Roman Catholics and Dissenters were able to offer free and open seats whilst Church of England seats were still appropriated. A Bill was discussed in Parliament in April 1872 to make seats free and open. https://hansard.millbanksystems.com/lords/1872/apr/16/second-reading
Viv.
Viv.
well i never knew that my gt grandparents were at frankfort st in the late 1800s...thanks mike
lyn
I think much of the failure was probably down to financing Attwood's political activities. And according to archived material it's alleged Attwood made massive withdrawals from the bank up until it's failure. His philanthropic and political causes would have been costly. Poor people in need even turned up at his home at the Grange in Harborne for assistance. And his wife's own money supported the family living expenses, not Attwood's. Viv.
oldMohawk
gone but not forgotten
I learn new words from these old articles, and wonder whether readers of the Birmingham Post had to reach for their dictionaries like I've had to click on Google who of course knows about everything.
'Brisreus' - 'one of three 100-armed, 50-headed sons of the deities'
'Stithies' - 'a forge or anvil'
oldmohawk (still learning) ...:smug:
'Brisreus' - 'one of three 100-armed, 50-headed sons of the deities'
'Stithies' - 'a forge or anvil'
oldmohawk (still learning) ...:smug:
6.4.1865
Bitter electoral fight in Aston officially by those who believe that the public should be allowed to observe the Guardians discussions against the "old guard", though the "old guard" say it is those who wish to spend money for the benefit of the area against those who do not wish to spend money (Does that sound familiar?).
Public official accused of extortion.
The Hop Pole Inn in Bromsgrove, for which opposition to its demolition was described 2 weeks ago in post 1977, looks as if it will be rebuilt . Presumably the rebuilt pub is the same as is still on the Birmingham Road today.
Bitter electoral fight in Aston officially by those who believe that the public should be allowed to observe the Guardians discussions against the "old guard", though the "old guard" say it is those who wish to spend money for the benefit of the area against those who do not wish to spend money (Does that sound familiar?).
Public official accused of extortion.
The Hop Pole Inn in Bromsgrove, for which opposition to its demolition was described 2 weeks ago in post 1977, looks as if it will be rebuilt . Presumably the rebuilt pub is the same as is still on the Birmingham Road today.
Very interested in the visit of Brazil princess (post #2000) particularly in the merchant firm of F J Smith. I think it might be Frederick Joseph Smith, and they were probably connected to the Worcester family of Tustin Smith. If anyone has any further info about the firm or the royal visit, I'd be glad to hear about it. Please IM me. Many thanks. Viv.
oldMohawk
gone but not forgotten
I notice there were no women guardians or council people, but I suppose that was normal in those days.
paul stacey
master brummie
I think that up until post WW2, females were positively discouraged from accessing this bastion of male dominance.paul
devonjim
master brummie
Lady Astor was first female MP in 1919. There was an Irish female MP elected before this but did not take up her seat.
By the way can't attach files from computer this morning except via URL
paul stacey
master brummie
yes there was one or two, but even in local government it was difficult to find a woman until the late fifty's. Paul
brummie nick
master brummie
Going back to the story of the 107 year old Ann Hinton, I have found this one on the 1851 census still doesn't make her 107 though.
Ann HINTON Head W 73 F Pauper ----Scotland
Ann HINTON Daur U 39 F --- Canterbury-Kent
John HINTON GSon U 19 M Scale Maker Apprentice Birmingham-Warwickshire
George OVERFIELD Lodg U 25 M Leather Dresser Journeyman N K-SHR
Address: Sherlock St Ct 5, Birmingham
Census Place: Birmingham Birmingham, Warwickshire
PRO Reference: HO/107/2053 Folio: 128 Page: 10 FHL Film: 0087311
Ann HINTON Head W 73 F Pauper ----Scotland
Ann HINTON Daur U 39 F --- Canterbury-Kent
John HINTON GSon U 19 M Scale Maker Apprentice Birmingham-Warwickshire
George OVERFIELD Lodg U 25 M Leather Dresser Journeyman N K-SHR
Address: Sherlock St Ct 5, Birmingham
Census Place: Birmingham Birmingham, Warwickshire
PRO Reference: HO/107/2053 Folio: 128 Page: 10 FHL Film: 0087311
7.4.1865
Troops stationed in Birmingham to be withdrawn. From the sound of it the inhabitants say good riddance.
Smallpox Vaccination not being carried out very well in Birmingham.
Latest fashion thing, silver crinoline supports. Must have quite a lot of silver in them -talk about conspicuous consumption.
Troops stationed in Birmingham to be withdrawn. From the sound of it the inhabitants say good riddance.
Smallpox Vaccination not being carried out very well in Birmingham.
Latest fashion thing, silver crinoline supports. Must have quite a lot of silver in them -talk about conspicuous consumption.
