John Bayley Lees JP
This is an abridged version of his biography from the Handsworth Magazine. The full biography is available as a download.
Mr Bayley Lees is a native of Hill Top and received his early education at ...
Lea Bridge House
Lea Bridge House was located on Church Lane. It stood on the Handsworth Park side of the road just inside the grounds.
Looking for Directions
Old signpost still standing at the island at Church Lane and College Road.
Oak Hill Farm in Handsworth Wood
Oak Hill Farm probably stood near to Oak Hill House which lay between Church Lane and Handsworth Wood Road.
Old Cottages on Church Lane
The old cottages stood opposite Lea Bridge House on Church Lane. The Lane was originally a bridle path leading to St Mary's Church and used to be known as Field Lane.
Old Cottages, Church Lane
Old Cottages in Church Lane looking towards the direction of the junction of Wellington and Hamstead Roads. These cottages are referred to as 'old cottages' even at the end of the 1890s, the earliest ...
Old cottages, Church Lane by E.N. Madeley
These cottages were built in 1699 by the Smallwood family. Members of the Smallwood family occupied at least one of these cottages for several generations.
One of the last occupants was a Miss Katie ...
Old Cottages, Church Lane by G. Willis Pryce
These cottages were built in 1699 by the Smallwood family. Members of the Smallwood family occupied at least one of these cottages for several generations.
One of the last occupants was a Miss Katie ...
Picturesque Handsworth
Some scenic views from Handsworth at the turn of the century. The views are of the Lych Gate of Saint Mary's Church, Camp Lane, Sandwell Road, Church Lane and the Cemetery Gates of Handsworth Cemetery. ...
Steam Trams
The first trams started in 1873 going from Colmore Row in Birmingham to Handsworth. They were horse drawn but subsequently replaced on 25th November 1884 by steam trams, such as the one pictured here. ...
Wellington Road, Handsworth Wood
View from Wellington Road looking up Church Lane. Church Lane was originally the bridle path running to the parish church of Saint Mary's. Wellington Road was originally the bridle path from Perry Barr ...