A lovely photo of the road. Looks about 1910/20 (?) The delivery boy on a bike has stopped to talk to a lady pushing a baby in a pram. Viv..
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Wake Green Road
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This 1908 view also shows a very picturesque road. Hoping some of this has survived. Viv.
Well viv
those two cracking pics of the wake green road ,havent really change much from that day to this day
the only thing thats changed is the volume of traffic i would say
and i know the second roads there is one or two that have the same look and feel
best wishes Alan ,,Astonian,,
those two cracking pics of the wake green road ,havent really change much from that day to this day
the only thing thats changed is the volume of traffic i would say
and i know the second roads there is one or two that have the same look and feel
best wishes Alan ,,Astonian,,
Thanks Alan. That's good to hear!
Two later views. The first must be post-1930s and the second looks about 1940/50. Someone may be able to date more accurately by the vehicles. Viv.
Two later views. The first must be post-1930s and the second looks about 1940/50. Someone may be able to date more accurately by the vehicles. Viv.
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Radiorails
master brummie
Wake Green Road is a long road running from near Sarehole Mill to Moseley Village; it was always a pleasure to cycle in the late 1940's, early 1950's. I doubt it is today due to excessive vehicle fumes.
ellbrown
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The no 1 bus route still goes up and down it (from College Road). While at the Sarehole end, the 5 turns off onto Springfield Road (so no bus route on Wake Green Road on the section near Moseley School). There are modern houses near Moseley Bog. While everything from Yardley Wood Road towards St Mary's Row is mostly traditional Victorian townhouses.
Radiorails
master brummie
Wake Green, it appears, is derived from an Anglo-Saxon name 'waca' being a village green where an annual festival was held. Northerners will be familiar with Wakefield, Wakes Weeks and more I guess.
Incidentally, Wake Green Road was the home of Mr. A.C.Baker, general Manager of Birmingham City Transport from 1928 until 1950. He took over the reigns from his father Alfred Baker: his brother worked for the other firm i.e. Midland Red.
Incidentally, Wake Green Road was the home of Mr. A.C.Baker, general Manager of Birmingham City Transport from 1928 until 1950. He took over the reigns from his father Alfred Baker: his brother worked for the other firm i.e. Midland Red.
A chimney sweep, a window cleaner ..... ? If so, imagine there was plenty of business to be had along Wake Green Road. Viv.
Radiorails
master brummie
The ladder seems short, unless it is extendible, in which case he might be the guy who replaces the mantles in the gas lights.
Yes. maybe a sweep but those houses would need some tall ladders for cleaning windows.
Now, what other ideas can others come up with?
Yes. maybe a sweep but those houses would need some tall ladders for cleaning windows.
Now, what other ideas can others come up with?
farmerdave
master brummie
In the mid-1960s many students from outside Birmingham and its environs, studying at Aston University, would be in residence at Gracie Hall, 38 Wake Green Road. Not sure whether it is still there or being used for other purposes. Dave.
superdad3
master brummie
Meteor Ford site now occupied by a very large Marks & Sparks branch due to be open in Oct 2017. Frontage on Wake Green Rd. fits in with shops - frontage on Oxford Rd. a modern eyesore. But thats just my opinion!
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Phil
Gone, but not forgotten.
A couple of images of the entrance to Pine Dell & Botanical Gardens that once stood on the corner of College Road and Wake Green Rd adjoining the college. I understand that there were also Hydropathic baths on this site that were fed by underground springs. Hence Spring Hill I suppose?
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pjmburns
master brummie
Article here https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/marks-spencer-moseley-45-seater-13204721
It is going to be a food outlet with a cafe. There will be parking on site.
superdad3
master brummie
Originally it was to be three story with Tesco on the ground floor, medical practice/centre above & sheltered housing on the top. Tesco pulled out followed by the medical practice My understanding is that there will still be sheltered housing. You're right; parking will be a nightmare with very limited space on site.
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Dennis Williams
Gone but not forgotten
Love this Road....unearthed this gem from along there, No 48, some time ago....still looks forlorn and abandoned...why???
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...istorians-left-decay-owner-went-bankrupt.html
48 Wake Green Rd
These eerie pictures show the demise of an abandoned Grade II listed home, once lovingly cared for by a local historian.
Situated in the leafy, affluent suburb of Moseley, Birmingham it was once a stunning example of a quintessentially English detached house.
It has now been repossessed after its current owners were declared bankrupt, after they left it to decay for at least eight years.
The house tells the story of the changes in English society that have been felt particularly in the West Midlands.
The exterior of the house still looks much the same as when it was completed for Albert Gosling, a butcher, in 1916. It maintains features such as the cupola on top of the garage, which allowed exhaust fumes to escape.
Inside, many of the original wooden panels and stained glass windows remain. The kitchen has a distinct 1970s kitsch feel, whilst the living room has a picture of Mecca hanging.
Fiona Adams, 67, Secretary of the Moseley History Society said: 'It was the home of Fred and Olive Price - the Moseley Local History Group had many meetings there.
'We’ve been increasingly concerned about the state of this charming Arts and Crafts house that Fred lovingly maintained.'
Still in the house were used teacups, a large Sony television, photographs of Lady Diana, newspapers, made beds and family photographs showing Fred Price.
Javid Sattar, who was the last owner of the house, is believed to be the President of the World Council of Muslim Youth.
A business card stating Mr Sattar's job title and contact details was found in the home. There was also a photograph of Mecca, the Muslim holy site in Saudi Arabia, and a copy of a book issued during the Pakistan National Defence College's 2002 visit to the United Kingdom.
A letter from a law firm has been put up in the house notifying Mr Sattar that it is now in their possession. However, the building hasn’t been secured.
The house has slipped a long way from it’s former glory giving concern to neighbours who blame the decay for burglaries on their own properties, saying that it has enabled thieves to gain access through the abandoned house’s garden.
Sorry for the big pics, but the thumbnail option is not working for me..??
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...istorians-left-decay-owner-went-bankrupt.html
48 Wake Green Rd
These eerie pictures show the demise of an abandoned Grade II listed home, once lovingly cared for by a local historian.
Situated in the leafy, affluent suburb of Moseley, Birmingham it was once a stunning example of a quintessentially English detached house.
It has now been repossessed after its current owners were declared bankrupt, after they left it to decay for at least eight years.
The house tells the story of the changes in English society that have been felt particularly in the West Midlands.
The exterior of the house still looks much the same as when it was completed for Albert Gosling, a butcher, in 1916. It maintains features such as the cupola on top of the garage, which allowed exhaust fumes to escape.
Inside, many of the original wooden panels and stained glass windows remain. The kitchen has a distinct 1970s kitsch feel, whilst the living room has a picture of Mecca hanging.
Fiona Adams, 67, Secretary of the Moseley History Society said: 'It was the home of Fred and Olive Price - the Moseley Local History Group had many meetings there.
'We’ve been increasingly concerned about the state of this charming Arts and Crafts house that Fred lovingly maintained.'
Still in the house were used teacups, a large Sony television, photographs of Lady Diana, newspapers, made beds and family photographs showing Fred Price.
Javid Sattar, who was the last owner of the house, is believed to be the President of the World Council of Muslim Youth.
A business card stating Mr Sattar's job title and contact details was found in the home. There was also a photograph of Mecca, the Muslim holy site in Saudi Arabia, and a copy of a book issued during the Pakistan National Defence College's 2002 visit to the United Kingdom.
A letter from a law firm has been put up in the house notifying Mr Sattar that it is now in their possession. However, the building hasn’t been secured.
The house has slipped a long way from it’s former glory giving concern to neighbours who blame the decay for burglaries on their own properties, saying that it has enabled thieves to gain access through the abandoned house’s garden.
Sorry for the big pics, but the thumbnail option is not working for me..??
sospiri
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
It doesn't cost the Council anything to serve a dereliction notice. The lawyers would then have to repair at their cost or put it up for sale. Although from time to time I moan about Bournemouth Council, they were fairly smart on making sure buildings were not allowed to rot.
Maurice
Maurice
superdad3
master brummie
The church was holding an event to celebrate the "restoration" of the churchyard. They had received Lottery Heritage money for the project. It involved relaying the paths, & improving access. It also levelled the ground and reset many of the dangerously leaning monuments. Part of the project, which I helped with, was to record accurately the inscriptions on all the remaining gravestones. This info will be put on the internet in time & will be very helpful for family historians.
I always feel sad when visiting overground, neglected graveyards. This is a brilliant example of what can be done with lots of committment and volunteers. Well worth a visit.
