The Hall Of Memory
On the 12th June 1923, The Prince of Wales laid the foundation stone. He said that the building would stand to "symbolise to generations to come that Birmingham stood for, during a period of great national crisis - work of every kind unflinchingly given, compassion to the sick and wounded, courage and resource in adversity, and, above all, self-sacrifice in the face of death."
The Hall of Memory was opened by H.R.H. Prince Arthur of Connaught on 4th July 1925. Built of Portland Stone, and constructed almost entirely by Birmingham craftsmen, it cost £60,000 raised solely through public donations.
Originally named the Aston Union workhouse, although it has
been renamed over the years to Erdington House 1912 following
the city boundary changes, Highcroft Hall Hospital (1942)
and was more commonly referred to in later years as just
Highcroft Hospital.
Over the years, the hospital has generally provided care for
the mentally ill. In 1994, the hospital became part of the
Northern Birmingham Mental Health NHS Trust. During the
following two years, the facilities were gradually rehoused
in more modern units nearby and in 1996, the building was
declared closed.
The site was derelict for the subsequent eight years,
before being refurbished by property developers in 2004-2006.
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Steelhouse lane, Loveday Street, St Marys Row, Whittal Street,
General Hospital.
Thursday 10th January
9:01pm
Opposite view 1932.
Thursday 10th January
10:12pm
Steelhouse Lane General Hospital 1897.
Thursday 10th January
9:23pm
Next to General Hospital, Loveday Street Birmingham
maternity hospital nurses hostel on the left c1953.
Thursday 10th January
9:17pm
St Mary's Row, viewed from its junction with Whittal Street
1963
Thursday 10th January
9:07pm
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Salford Junction (spaghetti junction)
Tuesday 4th September
10:25pm
1972 The men who built Spaghetti Junction.
Wednesday 5th September
9:53pm
1971 Spaghetti Junction. Work started in 1968 and took four years to complete.
Wednesday 5th September
9:49pm
1924 Salford Bridge looking towards Gravelly Hill. The present bridge was opened in 1926.
Wednesday 5th September
9:21pm
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Digbeth/Deritend
Tuesday 26th June
11:48pm
Another view from above.
High street Digbeth/deritend 1953.
Tuesday 4th September
8:26pm
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The Hall Of Memory
On the 12th June 1923, The Prince of Wales laid the foundation stone. He said that the building would stand to "symbolise to generations to come that Birmingham stood for, during a period of great national crisis - work of every kind unflinchingly given, compassion to the sick and wounded, courage and resource in adversity, and, above all, self-sacrifice in the face of death."
Tuesday 3rd July
2:25pm
The Hall of Memory was opened by H.R.H. Prince Arthur of Connaught on 4th July 1925. Built of Portland Stone, and constructed almost entirely by Birmingham craftsmen, it cost £60,000 raised solely through public donations.
Tuesday 3rd July
2:42pm
The Hall of Memory was opened by H.R.H. Prince Arthur of Connaught on 4th July 1925
Tuesday 3rd July
2:37pm
Another view from above c.1930
Tuesday 3rd July
2:32pm
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1928
Saturday 30th June
7:01pm
Victoria Square 1910
Saturday 30th June
6:56pm
August 1914 Victoria Square - Leaving for battlefront.
I wonder how many came home.
Saturday 30th June
6:51pm
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"Galloways corner" as it was locally known after the large
photographic shop junction of Colmore Row and New Street.
Thursday 28th June
10:07pm
1948- Galloways corner looking down New Street.
Saturday 30th June
6:27pm
August 1914 Victoria Square - Off to war
Friday 29th June
3:58pm
8th Feb 1952 Victoria Square - Proclamation of Elizabeth II
as the new Queen.
Thursday 28th June
10:57pm
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Originally named the Aston Union workhouse, although it has
been renamed over the years to Erdington House 1912 following
the city boundary changes, Highcroft Hall Hospital (1942)
and was more commonly referred to in later years as just
Highcroft Hospital.
Over the years, the hospital has generally provided care for
the mentally ill. In 1994, the hospital became part of the
Northern Birmingham Mental Health NHS Trust. During the
following two years, the facilities were gradually rehoused
in more modern units nearby and in 1996, the building was
declared closed.
The site was derelict for the subsequent eight years,
before being refurbished by property developers in 2004-2006.
Wednesday 27th June
12:08am
Cottage Homes trip to Rhyl. Notice bottom left speed 12 mph.
Thursday 28th June
8:25pm
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1921
Thursday 28th June
4:43pm
1885
Thursday 28th June
4:57pm
1961 to Rhyl
Thursday 28th June
4:48pm
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Somewhere in Birmingham any ideas?
Wednesday 27th June
12:29pm
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The Church of the Messiah built over canal Broad Street
amazing.
Wednesday 27th June
12:35am
1999
Wednesday 27th June
12:46am
1973
Wednesday 27th June
12:39am