Rose Hill House, Handsworth

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Date:1880

Description:Rose Hill House, Handsworth. Situated at the corner of Soho Road and Villa Road, this was the home of William Creighton who worked at the Soho Manufactory. Creighton built an observatory on the roof of his house to to pursue his interest in astronomy.

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Donor ref:LSH WK H5 0361 (3/1046)

Source: Local Studies and History Department

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