Sutton Coldfield

[Ornette]

Apologies if not new. I'd not seen it before. I live nearby.

Taken 1928. The first match on the bowling green was 11/05/29, pavilion just visible, bottom left. I think the turf may have come from the grassed area, middle left.

Shows the train turntables on what is now the carpark.

Interesting building, now gone, in the middle of the trees just above the Railway Road road sign. Far fewer trees then and the current retaining wall had not been built.

The grassed area middle right is the Royal bowling green.

Edit, also visible bottom right is the gate up to the hotel from the station. This remained, along with an old fashioned lamppost, until the Sutton apartments were built.

Source: https://britainfromabove.org.uk

Not many SC pictures.

 

[Pedrocut]

Four Oaks Hall, Sutton Coldfield. 1890.
(Birmingham Archives and Collections)

 

[Ornette]

From the RSC Local History Stories on FB. I wonder where Coldfield Hill was?

 

[Lady Penelope]

I can only think that it refers to Hill, as we know it today. It's in the right area but I'm not sure. Names and area boundaries change over time and the PC is over 100 years old.

 

[brummy-lad]

On the 1911 census it is referred to as part of the parish of St. James' (Mere Green) but obviously covers a large area.
There is a Thomas Baker aged 17 at Four Oaks Common Road.

 

[mw0njm.]

BOATING FUN AT SUTTON PARK **

 

[Ornette]

Does anyone know if Sutton Coldfield Borough Council Planning Committee minutes are held in the Central Library? I'm interested in seeing the Gracechurch application, apparently approved in 1969.

 

[pjmburns]

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[Ornette]

Thanks.

 

[mikejee]

Earlier posts around #141 show and describe the stocks in the town. Here they are at another position to that pictured

 

[Pedrocut]

Looks like another picture taken at the same time and location as in Post 118.

 

[Pedrocut]

The November 1895 edition of The Builder gives two illustrations of a house in Sutton Coldfield designed by Ernest Newton with contractors Messrs Barnsley, but does not give the location.

 

[pjmburns]

Is this it?

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[pjmburns]

If it is then - listed building entry Lichfield Road
No 107 (The Leasowes) SP 19 NW 2/109



2. Circa 1890 by Ernest Newton. Unusual combination of materials: red brick, tile hanging, some timber framework with plaster infilling, some stone dressings. Tiled roof, mainly hipped but with pair of front gables on right, 1 back gable projecting. Tall red brick chimney stacks. Lattice casement windows, box dormers. 2 storeys and attics. Entrance front central castellated 2 storey projection forming porch, 1st floor multi-light stone mullioned window, dome with ball finial. See British Architect, 1894, vol 41, p417; Architectural Review, 1901, vol 9, pp185-7; Ernest Newton, A Book of Country Houses, 1903.

 

[pjmburns]

google earth view

 

[Pedrocut]

Thanks Janice it certainly looks like it, from the Coleshill Chronicle August 1909…

 

[pjmburns]

Googled Ernest Newton and he was London based so probably didn't design many Birmingham buildings.
It the came up with the listing for The Leasowes 107 Luchfield Road designed by Newton. I checked streetview and thought it matched.

 

[Lady Penelope]

Hello Pedro and Janet, I was very impressed with all the information you discovered about The Leasowes and wondered if you could find anything for a house called Bryn Teg please? I know it is/was at 35 Bracebridge Road and I imagine it was another large property. It appears on the 1911 & 1921 census.

Many thanks.

The family living there were:

Betty Gwyneth Scott Jones.
Daughter of Herbert and Amy Scott Jones.
Born in 1908
Died in 1923.

 

[pjmburns]

As a start it is marked on 1962 map and looks to be s substantial property

 

[Pedrocut]

It was in the Property section of the Birmingham Daily Post in Nov 1996 and a guide price of £675K. (Built 1904)

 

[pjmburns]

1962 map

 

[pjmburns]

It would seem that streetview is not available to see what is there now.

 

[pjmburns]

It was in the Property section of the Birmingham Daily Post in Nov 1996 and a guide price of £675K. (Built 1904)

I can't find a date for this but ....

Description​

Bryn Teg is an iconic property, nestled behind gates on the prestigious Four Oaks Private Estate. Arguably one of the most attractive and impressive properties in the area, it is a true gem, exuding immense character and charm and providing over 8,000 square feet of flexible accomodation. Set in grounds of around three quarters of an acre, this Grade II Listed residence perfectly blends classic elegance with modern comforts and stunning outside spaces.

More pics and info here

Bryn Teg 35 Bracebridge Road Four Oaks Sutton Coldfield B74 2QL - 946158 - Chosen Home

www.chosenhome.com

 

[Pedrocut]

 

[pjmburns]

grade 2 listing

Details​

1. 5104 BRACEBRIDGE ROAD (South Side)

No 35 (Byrn Teg) SP 19 NW 2/81 23.1.76

II

2. Late C19 or early C20 by C E Bateman. Red brick stone dressed, first floor stone slate hung. Tiled roof, 4 front gables oversailing at attic level. Flush casement windows with rectangular lattice glazing. 2 storeys and attics, projecting wing on left of 1 storey and attics.

 

[Pedrocut]

In April 1906 the occupants were Herbert Scott Jones and his wife.

 

[pjmburns]

There are 4 planning applications
June 2003 - applicant Mrs J Brady
April 2014 - applicant Mr R Freer
Sept 2018 - applicant Mrs C Freer
June 2020 - applicant Mrs Christine Freer

 

[Astoness]

as you say jan no st view but is it around here

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[Lady Penelope]

Thank you all for that information. As usual it exceeded any expectations. I was worried that it was a property which burned down some years ago but I don't think so as planning was applied for in 2020. I think it calls for a little trip out.

Thanks again,

Penny