Pickford Street

[questy]

My great grandad John Dance lived in Pickford Street in 1881 the census gives the address as 5ct 3h I gather the area is now industrial does anyone have a old photo or know where I may find one please Thanks TD

 

[maggieuk]

not too sure on this but think it maybe PITSFORD STREET Hockley

 

[dib44]

No, there is a Pickford Street (off Fazely Street) in Bordesley/Deritend,

Put Pickford Street, Birmingham into Google maps and you will see the street.

 

[maggieuk]

Thanks Dib never heard of it before

 

[mikejee]

In 1890 it was off lower fazeley sy at https://www.british-history.ac.uk/mapsheet.aspx?compid=55193&sheetid=10098&ox=3581&oy=1540&zm=1&czm=1&x=127&y=384

Mike

 

[sylviasayers]

In my old Wakelin's Guide it says Pickford Street, 88 Bordesley Street to Fazeley Street, B5.