Perrott's Folly By Dr. Carl Chinn-birmingham Mail 9/2/13

[jennyann]

I liked this article today: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/carl-chinn-did-perrott-build-a-monument-1302114

 

[mikejee]

And a few days earlier from the guardian

https://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2013/jan/29/tower-inspired-tolkien-bought?INTCMP=SRCH

 

[Vivienne14]

It looks like the folly is almost in the back yard of some of those houses. How incredible to have that on your doorstep. It couldn't fail to inspire a young mind! Viv,

 

[Pedrocut]

A detailed look at the Folly by the Birmingham and Warwickshire Archaeological Society in their Transactions 1945/46 Page 127 available on Birmingham Archives and Collections.

 

[Stokkie]

Mother who lived in Reservoir Terrace always called the tower 'The Observatory.' I have walked past many times over the years, but never been inside. I hope it opens to the public again while I'm still able to manage the stairs!

I see it's still on the At Risk register due to damage to the ornate plaster ceiling by water damage. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/heritage-at-risk/search-register/list-entry/49043