BIRDS

HANDSWORTH HERALD                                        JULY 18^TH 1891

Chas. Barrett of 12, Upper Branson Street, was fined 5 shilling including costs for using a catapult – PC Hull was informed that two youths were in the Walsall Road shooting at chickens with a catapult, he followed the captured the prisoner who had in his possession some stones and a lark which was injured and died almost immediately.  Defendant pleaded that he and his companion were walking along when the bird which had been shot, feel to the ground.  His companion picked it up and gave it to him.

BIRDS HILL

The maids at Birds Hill presented a bread platter and knife as a wedding present to Miss Hossell and Mr. Cumberland.

BIRDS HILL

The Freehold of the Detached Residence

Situate and known as

“BIRDS HILL”

131, Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham

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Description from the Auction Sale Catalogue for the Perry Barr Estate, Birmingham

1921

An attractive property, substantially built of brick with slate roof, and containing the following accommodation: Seven bedrooms, two dressing rooms, two bathrooms, three reception rooms, kitchen, offices and garage.

Standing in a large garden of over

ONE ACRE

Leased for a term of 99 years from the 25^th March, 1871, at a ground rent of

£16. 3s. 0d per annum, consequently

THE PURCHASER WILL BE ENTITLED TO THE BACK RENT OR POSSESSION

As from the 25^th March 1970

(NOW CALLED PARK HOTEL)

BIRDS HILL

In 1881 – see Henry Hossils

BIRDS HILL

H Hossell

Frances White & Co’s Commercial & Trades Directory 1875. Vol II

BIRKENHEAD

1870: William Griffiths, aged 21, bachelor (Pork butcher) Birchfield, son of William Rowland (Gun maker) married Emily Birkenhead, aged 20, spinster, Birchfield, daughter of Richard (Builder)

BIRKENHEAD

GEORGE & CLARE

George and Clare (mason) had the following children bapt. At St Johns

Mary – 5^th Nov 1833

Elizabeth – 25 Nov 1835

George 12 Jun 1837

William 20 Nov 1839

BIRKENHEAD

WM

In 1881 was 27, the lodger at Esther Dabbs

BIRKETT

ALICE

In 1881 was 21, the daughter of Henry and Rebecca

BIRKETT

ALICE

In 1881 was 21, the daughter of Thomas and Caroline

BIRKETT

BEATRICE

In 1881 was 8, the daughter of HENRY and Rebecca

BIRKETT

CAROLINE

In 1881 was 56, the wife of Thomas

BIRKETT

CLARA

In 1881 was 15, the daughter of HENRY and Rebecca

BIRKETT

FRANK

In 1881 was 23 the son of Thomas and Caroline

BIRKETT

HENRY

BIRKETT Henry late Birchfield 6/10/1896 – Birmingham Daily Mail – In Memory

BIRKETT

Henry

In 1881 was 60, husband of Rebecca, living at 2 Hampton House, Hampton Road,

Family History Film 1341679 RG 11 2835/106, page 26

BIRKETT

KATE

In 1881 was 17, the daughter of HENRY and Rebecca

BIRKETT

LAURA

In 1881 was 10, the daughter of HENRY and Rebecca

BIRKETT

LEWIS

In 1881 was 12, the son of HENRY and Rebecca

BIRKETT

REBECCA

In 1881 was 51, the wife of HENRY

BIRKETT

ROSE

In 1881 was 19, the daughter of Thomas and Caroline

BIRKETT

THOMAS

In 1881 was 58, husband of Caroline, living at 3 Hampton House, Hampton Road,

Family History Film 1341679 RG11 2835/106 page 26

BIRMINGHAM CORPORATION

LAND FOR SALE

A VERY valuable Piece of Freehold Accommodation Land

Adjoining Christ Church and lying between Walsall and Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, in the City of Birmingham: it is only a few yards from the tram terminus, and extends to about One Acre.

It has a frontage of about 190’ to the Aldridge Road and about 205’ to the Walsall Road.  This lot is held by the Birmingham Corporation for the purpose of a tip on a half yearly tenancy at a rental of £17 per annum.

The purchaser shall erect a suitable fence on the northeast boundary dividing this lot from Lot 2.

Land for sale

BIRMINGHAM METAL AND MUNITIONS CO

See Ammunition Cottages

BIRTLES

PETER WILLIAM

Aston Chronicle 28^th December 1878

On the 18^th December 1878, at St. Johns, Peter William Birtles to Ann Amelia Goodwin, both of Aston.

BIRTLEY

JOHN

BURIED St. Johns, 8^th August 1849, aged 24 years, lived in Baggott Street.

BISHOP

ALBERT CROMWELL

BISHOP-WILSON 17 Sept 1885 -  Handsworth Parish Church, Albert Cromwell only so Henry of Aston to Mary Ann (Pollie) 2nd daughter of Joseph, Birchfield – Birmingham Daily Mail

BISHOP

JOSIAH

In 1881 aged 25, husband of Lucy L

No. No Franchise Street

Family History Film: 1341680 RG 11 2836/19 page 32

BISHOP

LUCY

BURIED St. Johns 4^th July 1894 aged 2, lived in Franchise Street

BISHOP

LUCY L

In 1881 aged 24, wife of Josiah

BISHOP

MARY ANN

BURIED St. Johns, 24^th Oct 1914, lived in Wellhead Lane

BISHTON

ELIZABETH

In 1881 was 1, born Perry Barr, the daughter of Frederick and Sarah A

BISHTON

FREDERICK

In 1881 was 2, the son of Sarah A and Frederick

BISHTON

FREDERICK

In 1881 was 32, the husband of Sarah A

15 Franchise Street

Family History Film: 1341680 RG 11  2836/11 page 16

BISHTON

FREDERICK

In 1881 was 2, the son of Sarah A and Frederick

BISHTON

FREDERICK

In 1881 was 32, the husband of Sarah A

15 Franchise Street

Family History Film: 1341680 RG 11  2836/11 page 16

BISHTON

SARAH A

In 1881 was 23, the wife of Frederick

BISSELL

EDNA

BISSELL

JAMES

Private Resident 1880

The Cedars, Hampstead 1883

BISSELL

JAMES

1871

BISSELL

JAMES BROAD

1880 – the Watlings – Private Resident

BLACK

ANN

In 1881 was 17 born in Perry Barr, domestic servant to William and Ann Long

BLACK

ANNIE

BURIED St. Johns 5^th July 1918, aged 25, lived in Park Lane

BLACK

JOHN THOMAS

BURIED St. Johns 3^rd Jan 1880, aged 1, Franchise Street

BLACKFORD

CHARLES

ARTHUR

BURIED St. Johns aged 9 months, 4^th September 1899, Wellhead Lane

BLACKFORD

ELIZA

BURIED St Johns, 15^th March 1868, from Erdington

BLACKFORD

ELIZABETH