The Lamp Tavern, Handsworth Wood

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Date:4th of February 1937

Description:This stood at number 300 Church Hill on Hamstead Road. It was built about 1750 and stood opposite to St Mary's Church. It was used by Local Magistrates and the trustees of the Turnpike Road. It was also used as a meeting for the Lunar Society. The Tavern was eventually demolished in the 1960s.

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Handsworth Church Hill Road 1920 - 1938 (Early 20th Century)

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Image courtesy of: Local Studies and History Department

Donor ref:LSH/ Warks Photo Survey WK-H5-0728 (3/2146)

Source: Local Studies and History Department

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