Sykes's Timber and Saw Mill, Sheepcote Street

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Date:1862 - 1880 (c.)

Description:John Sykes established the business in 1862 trading from premises rented at one shilling a yard.Timber was imported and unloaded at the nearby railway wharf. The business kept going until 1966 when it was finally sold. The current site of the yard would be in the National Indoor Arena car park.

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Sheepcote Street Ladywood Construction 1837 - 1900 (Victorian Period)

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Creators: Mr Norman Bartlam - Creator

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Donor ref:Norman Bartlam (65/9014)

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