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Posted Monday, May 5, 2008
I'm looking for any details or recollections of the RED WARRIOR CLUB (post
WW2 ?) in Earlswood ...... what it was, where it was and if it still remains
in any form. Photos would be great too ! Any help appreciated.
Paul
Posted Wednesday, April 9, 2008
I wonder if anyone knows the answer to this question. Most Sundays myself,
my husband and three daughters walk around all three lakes. How far in miles
is this? Many thanks
Angela
Tetstall
Posted Monday, April 7, 2008
Hi, I am seeking info on the plane that crashed in Hockley Heath village
about 1940- 45. I believe the local butcher Mr Davis pulled two bodies from
the plane. Any help gladly received
John Miller
Posted Monday, April 7, 2008
I just wanted to add a quick note to this forum to let everybody know about
the Earlswood Nurseries 9 Day Grand Opening Week from 3rd to 11th May 2008.
Full details can be found on our new website
http://www.earlswoodnurseries.co.uk We look forward to seeing you
here!
Brett Sheridan
Posted Monday, March 31, 2008
I am looking for relatives of survivors of the 1915 Lusitania sinking. There
were several passengers from the area. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely
Mike Poirier
Posted Monday, March 17, 2008
Hi, I teach & perform with a belly dance troupe in Redditch, and a couple of
years ago we attended the Earlswood church fete and performed several
dances, which we all enjoyed, & hope the crowd did too! Back then, I was
part of another troupe, but now teach belly dancing myself and have my own
troupe. therefore, I don't know how or who to contact to offer our troupe as
entertainment at up and coming events for charity, but if anyone is
interested, please contact me:
Emma,
Redditch
Posted Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Is there any history known of Earlswood Court. I know it was sold in the
late 60,s on the death of a Miss Warder but to who. Is the house lived in
now.
Barry
Badham
Posted Wednesday, January 9, 2008
The Log Cabin. Earlswood. Ref the query posted on 20th Dec 2007.
Have you visited the excellent website at
www.birminghamfed.co.uk/earlswood-log-cabin/index.html ? it provides
information and access to an on-line booking form. They should be able
to help even though the 'legendary' Pete will not be there to assist.
R. Douglas
Posted Thursday, December 20, 2007
I'm wanting to bring my Duke of Edinburgh group to camp at the scout site in
Earlswood. I have camped here before and I am aware that the 'infamous' Pete
has left. Can anybody tell me how i book the site for next year?
Lucy
Hourigan
Posted Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Tanworth-in-Arden Parish Council has allotments available on it's site by
the Reservoir Pub in Earlswood. For more details contact Parish Clerk on
01564 703200 --
office@tanworth-pc.org.uk
Posted Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Can anyone tell me if there are any campsites near to Earlswood Lakes?
Samantha
West
Posted Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Just stumbled across this site. As a youngster in the 1970s I, along with a
group of other boys from the Bloomfield Methodist Boys Club in Tipton used
to have a weeks camping every year in the grounds of Earlswood Methodist
Church. I think this yearly camp started in the 1950s or earlier. I have
great memories of these times and hope some local Earlswood people will
remember us. Those local people we met were always very kind. I particularly
remember a family called the Parkinsons who lived close to the church.
Andrew Maybury
Posted Monday, August 6, 2007
Just found this fascinating site and decided that my new book, The Last
Viking, might be of interest to many of you. It's about a gang of Brummie
Bad Lads who pulled of the world's greatest heist back in 1954. Earlswood (Wulford
Hall) was the home of the gang's leader and the raid was planned there and
on their return after the raid the haul was stashed there and some throats
were well and trully cut (Cut Throat Lane?). In the book it says
Birmingham's own 'Robbie Dyke' went on to own 'Wulford Hall'. Tho' I say it
myself, it's a great read, particularly for anyone who loves and knows the
Midlands (coupled with a knowledge of Guernsey it's even better!). More
details are on
www.thelastviking.co.uk and it's available on loan via the Birmingham
Library service.
Ron Dawson
Posted Monday, June 18, 2007
Cut throat Lane – Earlswood
Cut throat Lane is a lane running from Umberslade Road to Hockley Heath, the
first part is actually called Leafy Lane going from Umberslade road up to
the first cross roads. The old house with big iron gates is called Earlswood
Court.
I have often been asked about a murder in the lane, I have researched local
history and can not find any reference to this, I believe the following the
most likely origin of the name.
I believe the name originates from there being a slaughter house where
animals were killed by slitting their throats. Another clue to this is Dyers
Lane which goes off Cut throat Lane. The spelling indicates Dyeing of cloth
and animal products are used in dyeing, the two trades are often found
together.
However I have been told that it could be from “cut through lane” meaning a
short cut to somewhere. But this does not have the same mystique to it.
Regards
Roy Willmott
Chairman Earlswood Historical Society
Thanks Roy - Ed
Posted Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Hi there, I was just wondering what the rules of camping are for Earlswood,
for the field next to the log cabin. I have been twice with my school, (Hall
Green Secondary) and both times we have stopped doing practised survival
skills. I would like to take this further, as my teacher seems to have
stopped doing the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. The only thing is my age;
and everywhere I've looked, I couldn't find any campsites in or near to
Birmingham which would let 5 16-year pupils camp overnight. Of course, I
understand why this would be, what with other rampageant teenagers of my age
causing problems. Anyway, if you could be of any help on this matter, please
contact me on. Thank you very much.
Katy
Freestainton
Posted Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Why was cutthroat lane called cutthroat lane, it sounds spooky is it
to do with halloween, somone dieing from having there throat cut off? i
wan't to know the answer for school because no one seems to know the answer,
please help me and e~mail my grandad!
Georgina
As this question
seems to be asked a lot, perhaps someone can also email us at
info@solihull-online.net
and we can include
it in the website - Ed
Posted Thursday, May 24, 2007
Hi I Want To Know Bout Cutthroat Lane Ni Birmingham UK. I Heard A lot
Of Things Bout the place. Is It Haunted Does Anyone Live There And Why
The Name Changed To Cutthroat???? I Few People I Know Have Been There And
The Feed Back Is Freaky Please Send All Information Bout It To Me Please.
Thank you
Sweetness
Posted Wednesday, May 23, 2007
I've just returned from a visit to Earlswood Lakes Craft Centre where I
discovered the most fabulous handmade chocolate shop. It has only recently
opened and it sells the most wonderful truffles and chocolates I've ever
tasted. The shop is called Elixir Chocolate and I just can't stop raving
about their chocolates!!! This is now a must for any chocaholics and
certainly makes the craft centre well worth a visit! I'll be back again
soon, that's for sure!
Margaret Hopwood
Posted Thursday, April 12, 2007
Can anyone tell me what's going on at Terry's Pool? I was devastated by the
destruction of land, presumably for building houses. There have been such
wonderful improvements recently I don't how this could have been allowed.
Jenny
Renowden
Posted Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Hi, fantastic Website. I am researching my step-daughter's family and her
grandmother was born in Earlswood. Her Mum was Evelyn Curbishley who was a
general help at Wood View Cottage in 1950. Does anyone have a photograph of
Wood View Cottage they would be willing to share? Best Regards
Robert
Stone
Posted Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Can anyone advise if there is a local history group in Earlswood?
Max Lopacki
Posted Monday, March 19, 2007
I was wondering if anyone had any early history regarding the Red Lion Pub,
I believe my great-grandparents were licencees probably about 1890 through
to 1910. His name was Dennis White. We visited the pub during 2005 and
were intrigued by the old photographs around the walls, Does anyone know
their origin????If anyone can help I would be very much appreciate it.
Kaye Heberle
Posted Thursday, February 22, 2007
Hi my name is janet blaine i lived in yardley wood during the 1950s where i
used to keep a horse.
does anyone remember bert pace the blacksmith at umberslade road in
earlswood. if so do you remember whether the forge was next to his
cottage (ashbury cottage) or was it further down the road towards the
resovoir. hoping someone can help as my memory seems to be failing me
Janet Reeve ( nee Blaine)
Posted Monday, January 29, 2007
Looking for information on Shutt Lane. My Uncle was born at 331 Shutt lane
in 1940. Does anyone know who lived there then or was the building something
other than a house. We would be very grateful for any information, thanks
Lynne
Morton
Posted Monday, December 4, 2006
My grandmother "Sally" ran the "Royal Oak" pub at Woodend just outside
Tanworth-in-Arden in the 30's 40's and 50's. She passed management of the
pub over to her daughter and son-in-law. Their names were Bess and Tom Monk.
The pub was renamed "The Shropshire Lad" at some point. When I was last in
the country several years ago, a photograph showing my grandmother standing
in the doorway of the pub still hung behind the bar. Just down the road was
Rose Cottage where they lived. The pub and the cottage were both owned by
Ansells I believe. The great hand pump still worked in the yard behind the
pub. If anyone has more info I would love to hear from you. There are
several names I remember from those years. David Monk; John Wheeler; Topsy;
Steve Mason (my father). My mother Kathleen worked at the "The Bell" in
Tanworth (or is it Tamworth?
Roger Mason
Posted Monday, November 20, 2006
RE Mark bryan I live in the cottage mentioned in Dennis Claytons comment
(around 1/2 way down this page) on the Heinkel bomber that crashed in our
field. we have a lovely picture of it that you would be welcome to look at
and even visit the crash site although there is little to see.
Beth Hay
Posted Monday, November 6, 2006
Anyone remember Christopher JET petrol staion 601 Tanworth lane? My
grandparents and mother ran it from 1963-1974 they have all passed on now
Roy and Doris my grandparents and Rita my mum i attended Salter street
school i would love to be in contact with anyone who knows us i:e Robin
Benton Julie or David Bleakman of lady lane
Susan
Colston
Posted Monday, October 24, 2006
My mom and dad and brothers lived in a wooden bungalow in malthouse lane in
what i believe is now the rec in the 50's and 60's.The lane was always known
as Bryants lane which ran to the bungalow. I would like to know if the land
has now been built on. Mom and Dad paid for the bungalow, but can't remember
if they only bought the lease. If anyone can help. My family name is Bryant
Sharon Bryant
Posted Monday, October 2, 2006
Hi, I'm interested in the Heinkel bomber that crashed in 1942, has anyone
got any more info, crash site, pictures, plane markings, etc. I live in Wood
Lane and my son Harry is keen to investigate the site.
Mark Bryan
Posted Monday, September 18, 2006
I have been contacted by a resident of Solihull regarding the pumping engine
at or near Earlswood. I have checked the website which has not revealed any
information whatsoever. My short conversation indicated that the engine or
possibly just the pump was missing. Can you please provide some background
information, such as where the engine house is and what if anything is
missing and what the restoration project may be. I appreciate these
questions may be simply and the answer a little more involved! Regards
Richard Armstrong
Posted Friday, August 18, 2006
Hi my name is Sarah and I am from Melbourne, Australia. I have recently come
across a poster that belonged to my grandfather, his name was Guy Ellis.
This poster is promoting Earlswood Scouts and Rovers, Dancing at Eight till
Midnight to the music of Guy Ellis and his famous band, at the Earlswood
Conservative Hall on Saturday February 4, the MC was a Mr. H. W. Wonson and
the tickets were 2/ each. I was wondering if anyone could help me in
ascertaining the year that this dance took place? It was either 1928, 1933
or 1939. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Sarah Parr
Posted Monday, August 7, 2006
Hello, My grandmother Nelly Baker Bott lived on Witch Pits Farm from 1890 to
1901, is this farm still in existence, she lived with Charles and Frances
Morrall. Thank You
Ken Poole
Posted Tuesday, July 25, 2006
In answer to the question on Cut throat Lane, it's probably a derivative
from "Cut threw it" - ie a short cut
Phil Smith
Posted Monday, June 12, 2006
Could you please let me know how cut throat lane in earlswood obtained its
name.
kind regards
Dorian
Flemming
Posted Tuesday, April 25, 2006
I used to live at the Maypole as a kid, but like loads of kids, me and my
mates regularly cycled to the Lakes, We loved it there. I remember once, we
got the biggest one among us to go to the store and buy 10 No 6,and we then
went into the woods to `smoke` them. When I got home, my dad gave me a right
old telling off saying he knew I`d been smoking, well I thought he`d
followed us and hidden behind trees watching, I didn't know then that your
clothes would smell of the cigarettes. I didn't do it again. I also remember
the Log Cabin, and the woods didn't half look scary in the dark! Great
times.
Paul
Cresswell
Posted Thursday, March 23, 2006
Does anyone have anything on the Youngs? Arthur Young. I believe Brookhouse
Farm, Valley Road, Earlswood has some connection along with The Red Warrior
Club which I believe he ran. He owned dogs in the names of Red Warrior
Still Leads, Red Warrior Collar and Red Warrior Spitfire. He was my great
great grandad and I am very interested to find out more. Thank you
June
Posted Monday, February 20, 2006
I was wondering if anyone could give me some info on the rules of camping in
earlswood. I enjoy practicing survival skills and i'm looking for a
place i can set up a camp in the woods. Preferably next to a medium flowing
river or a lake that i can fish from. I will be practicing cooking
techniques and shelter building skills, nothing to crazy! hehe. As a
survivalist i understand all safety aspects that have to be considered with
camping outdoors (i also understand many do not). If anyone could help with
information i would be most grateful.
S. Hatfield
Posted Thursday, February 2, 2006
Does anyone know about
cutthroat lane and its history?
Katie Wrenn
Posted Tuesday, December 20, 2005
I found your web site by accident and started to read your comments page, it
did bring back a lot of memories of my time in Earlswood. Leaving school at
15 i went to work at a garage at the rear of the old post office in Acocks
green, it was an old Nissan hut owned by a Roger Youdan and his wife Cath.
About 1968 Roger bought the garage A.C.O.Motors in Shutt lane, later the
cottage and what was the bodywork shop to the side. Someone was needed to
serve petrol that's when we met Jack Brooks or Brook? He lived with his wife
in a house to the rear of the village stores in Umberslade road; he was a
short man, must have been in his sixties and loved Guinness. One day I will
never forget, after serving petrol Jack walked in to the workshop just as we
were about to push a car out, the car was over the pit at the time which was
covered over by four plywood sheets, unfortunately only one had been put
back down at the front, Roger steered, I pushed at the side and Jack wanting
to help went to the front of the car, one minute Jack was there next minute
he had vanished, Jack had walked off the end of the board and dropped about
6ft, after a month and about 50 bottles of Guinness he was back again
serving petrol. A few quick memories, Richard Singer used to work with me
for a short time where are you now? Steve Simpson, lived in Malthouse Lane
used to have a small dog, made the mistake of leaving it in his car while at
the car dealers, the dog probably out of boredom decided to eat the
interior, the lovely old couple who owned the post office in shutt lane the
bacon they sold was beautiful, at the garage having two decanters one of
sherry and one of whisky, they were put on the reception desk at Christmas
for customers to have a drink, try getting that at your local shell garage
now!
This is just a few things out of memories that could fill a book of my time
in Earlswood
I left Roger and Cath just after 1980 to start my own business. I was
only told recently and was saddened to here that Roger and Cath had passed
on, they was such a nice couple and will never forget them.
Roy Millward
Posted Monday, December 12, 2005
I am seeking information on Brook house in Earlswood. My mother came from
Earlswood and migrated to Australia in 1946 as a war bride. My husband and I
visited the village in 1990 and found my grandparents' graves in the church
yard. I would be grateful for any information
With thanks
Christine
Williams
Posted Monday, October 31, 2005
Seeing Pete Rimmell's name on your site brought back happy memories to me.
At the time (early 1970's) I was living on Druids Heath and we used to cycle
out to camp at the Log Cabin. I remember Rebel, do you think he is still
chasing squirells Pete? I also remember the Mynah bird taking a chunk out of
poor Rebels nose! What a lovely dog, he didn't complain one bit! It's nice
to hear you are still knocking around Pete - many
thanks Pete, from a "past resident"
Paul Heffernan
Posted Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Does anyone have any photos of the station or information, old timetables
etc? My husband's nan used to use the station as a child and I'd love to be
able to show her some items from before the war to bring back fond memories.
Vicky
Posted Tuesday, October 4, 2005
Nice to see mentions of The Log Cabin. Having been the honorary warden for
thirty-six years, literally thousands of youngsters have stayed here.
'Assistants' have been German Shepherd Dogs; Bruce, Rebel, Zac, Prince, Rex,
Misty, and currently Prince the 2nd.!! Greetings to any past residents!
Pete Rimell
Posted Sunday, September 18, 2005
My mom used to live at Rose Cottage (near Earlswood Lakes) in 1943 she
recently tried to find it but had no luck. Does any-body know if it is still
there and do they have the location.
Rachel Arch
Posted Monday, September 5, 2005
We have a few items which may be of interest to the Earlswood museum. If
you could let us have contact details we could arrange to bring them We
would also like details of the meetings of the Earlswood Society and any
ongoing projects.
Melvyn & Jackie Taylor
Posted Wednesday, August 10, 2005
I have recently been sorting through some of my late fathers collection of
family photographs finding some taken at the red warrior club Earlswood of
my father & mother enjoying themselves I know Earlswood but not this
establishment can anyone throw light onto what & where this club was or is
if the club still exists
William Cox
Posted Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Does anyone know if there is a local dancing school for children in
Earlswood?
Mrs Docker
Posted Thursday, July 21, 2005
As I am travelling to this part of the UK during August, from Australia, I
am interested in finding my aunties grave, buried at St. Patrick Salter St.,
She died as a child, approx 1915. Is there anyone that may be able to help
me find this gravesite, her name was Linda Jane Goff ( parents Tom & Daisy
Goff) hoping for a reply, many thanks
Kaye Heberle
Posted Monday, July 18, 2005
MONKSPATH ROTARY CLUB meets every Tuesday evening (19.30hrs) at The Forest
Hotel, Dorridge. Members come from all local areas including Hockley Heath,
Earlswood, Monkspath etc. If anyone is interested in coming to one of our
meetings (we also have a meal) contact Rtn. Peter Perkins on 01564 782997 &
have a chat
Posted Friday, April 15, 2005
My Father in Law Mr Fred Brooks asked me to seek any information about the
Earlswood Heinkel bomber that was shot down in May 1942. One officer
parachuted out from the plane (we believe) and three officers were killed.
He was in the police and was responsible for removing the dead burnt
officers, Speck, Muhn and Rhule I believe from the scene. He has a photo of
the burnt plane. He believes they were originally buried in Robin Hood
Cemetery Solihull. If any one wants a copy of the photograph taken at the
time I think he would be only too pleased to allow it to be copied for use
in the museum etc.
Graham
Collin
Posted Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Fancy finding Earlswood on the web. I lived on Malthouse lane until I was
19, and have many happy memories of the place. My parents built their own
house, but unfortunately we had to move. I remember the little shop about
halfway down Malthouse, as well as works to the Stars. I used to work in the
kitchens of the Red Lion as well. Lovely to see the photos, brings back many
memories!
Juliette Dowling
Posted Tuesday, April 5, 2005
Two new benches have been installed by the Earlswood Lakes Partnership. Both
overlooking Windmill pool. One bench was donated by Mrs Elliott "In memory
of her late husband RICK". The other was purchased by the Partnership and
dedicated in memory of District Councillor Mrs Shirley Brown.
Evelyn, Brenda, & Catherine from the partnership were the first to try out
one of the new benches after installation.
For more information contact Roy Willmott
Roy Willmott
Posted Monday, March 21, 2005
I was fascinated by your site on Earlswood. My Grandparents were Sidney and
Elsie Nash who lived by the station in Malthouse Lane until the 1960's when
they came to live in Bournemouth to be near my mother Iris Spearing (nee
Nash). I have fond moemories of holidays in Earlswood and would be pleased
to hear from any one who remembers my family. Incidentally my mother is 81
and is still living in Bournemouth.
Jill
Silverton
Posted Tuesday, March 15, 2005
My Grandma, who died a few years ago, used to love the bluebells in
Earlswood - they were such a pretty site! I'd be interested in donating a
bench in her name for the woods, so that people can sit and admire them in
spring - does anyone know who to get in touch with to discuss this?
Iain Gray
Posted Friday, March 4, 2005
Could someone give me some info on Earlswood Court. I drive past it every
day on my way into/from work and wondered if anyone knew it's history and
also what it's present condition/future is; as it always appears to be empty
Dave
Andrew
Posted Wednesday, March 2, 2005
I am trying to gather information for my mom, Barbara Bourne, she lived at
Rose Cottage, Terrys Green, Earlswood. She believes she lived there from
when she was born in August 1943, but had moved on by August 1945 when her
sister was born. We think my grandmother, Annie Bourne (poss known as Nance)
and poss my great grandfather William Henry Shaw lived there whilst my
grandfather Alfred Robert Bourne was away serving with the fleet air arm. I
know this is over sixty years ago, but any information would be appreciated.
Claire
Chambers
Posted Monday, February 28, 2005
My grandfather was brought up in the Engine House in the 1890's. My
Gt. Grandfather was Joshua Edgington and he worked on the canals for a long
time. He was a lockkeeper as well as an Engine House Driver. Would anyone
have anymore information about the Engine House, or as my family called it,
the pump house?
Margaret
Dickinson
Posted Monday, February 7, 2005
Did anyone have any information for Monica Vann in 2001 regarding Claybank
Farm. Was it a pub in years gone by? I would love to know the history
Tony Cook
Posted Monday, December 6, 2004
Apache Junction Arizona is a long way from Earlswood but I have fond
Memories of earlswood as a child growing up in the 40s & 50s I myself was
not born in Earlswood but we were only a bike ride away. I was born in Hall
Green Priory Road, We used to cycle to Earlswood and pick Bluebells from
Earlswood. And if it was a hot summers day we would have a dip in the
lake, The bluebells were a little droopy by the time we got home but putting
them in a jam jar full of water they soon perked up. I used to visit Fulford
Hall on occasions to visit with Robin Pryke, I also had A school friend who
lived in the Railway cottages Roland Moss I think his dad used to work on
the railway, I have always wondered what has happened to Robin Pryke And
Roland Moss, Such happy carefree days, I will visit this site I'm sure
again. Thanks for the trivia on Earlswood.
Philip Palmer
Apache Junction Arizona
Posted Monday, December 6, 2004
'Amy' (Friday 11th June'04). Glad you enjoyed your stay at the Log Cabin.
'Prince' say's "Hullo"! Message for Rachel (March 31.'04). Your School
Residential at Windmill House in the late seventies would have been when the
house was owned by the B'ham Assoc. Youth Clubs. In those days quite a few
of the groups would visit the Log Cabin at Earlswood to use the swimming
pool. A regular school group was Bishop Challoner from Kings Heath. Present
day owners of Windmill House Weatheroak Hill is a Christian Organisation -
Betel of Britain. They have a web site under that name. Tel.No. 01564 822
356.
Pete. R
Posted Friday, November 12, 2004
I live on Malthouse Lane in Earlswood,I live with Stanley Brooke, and his
wife Doreen, I am engaged to their Grandson Paul Meredith, Dorren has told
me of stories, of Earlswood, of when the play area by the lakes, used to be
a corn field. And when their used to be a little shop down Malthouse lane,
owned by a lovely women who if you didn't have enough money for a full pack
of fags, would open a new pack and give you what you could afford. Stanley
used to live in the House next to the car park of the one stop shop, his
house used to be the stables for Earlswood Court, and when he was younger he
used to clean the chandeliers for the Lady of Earlswood Court. I would like
to know if any one knows why/how cut thtroat lane got its name? I ve been
told its because a 2yr old girl from hockley heath had her throat cut? I
would also like more information on Earlswood Courts History, so I can pass
on to Stanley. Please email me, I would love to hear from you out there with
the memories.
Kimberley Ashington
Posted Wednesday, October 20, 2004
hi i currently own land in earlswood and woundered if any one would know
value at this time love the web site!
s.brown
Posted Friday, October 15, 2004
Paul Walters is right to think that Singleton Cottage is (was) in Earlswod
near Solihull. Sadly gone now even though the locals fought the
demolition of one of the oldest cottages in the village. Replaced
about 12 months ago by a new estate type house that you could find
absolutely anywhere. It did stand on the corner opposite the Reservoir pub.
Posted Monday, October 11, 2004
I have a bookplate belonging to "John L. Marks 'Chippendale' of Earlswood."
Does anyone know any history about John Marks?
Heather Dean
Posted Monday, October 4, 2004
I have a postcard of Singleton Cottage, Earlswood, published by Mrs. Sears
of the same cottage. Does anyone know if this is the Earlswood near
Solihull? I understand that there are 3 Earlswoods.
Paul Walters
Posted Thursday, September 9, 2004
I am currently compiling the 2004 yearbook for Earlswood Cricket Club would
be grateful for any help on the following matters:-
1) Although the club was founded in 1876 it has not always played on the
current Watery Lane ground, does anybody know where the club was previously
located?
2) Apparently the ground was used as a GI base in WWII, can anybody
corroborate this and are there any photographs in existence?
3) Any team photos, scorebooks or stories from yesteryear regarding the
cricket club - notably an incident in the early 80's when the Saturday team
was bowled out for a grand total of 2 a feat that warranted report on
Midlands Today and was rumoured to be a World Record low.
Many Thanks
Steve
Smith
Posted Thursday, August 26, 2004
Earlswood is a beautiful place but lacking in fine culture, it does not seem
to embrace outsiders easily. On this note I feel it would add to the local
culture if Earlswood had a good quality Indian restaurant for all to enjoy.
At the very least I would like to see a kebab shop if only to give the
Reservoir some competition.
Kind regards.
Jeff Tamooey
Posted Friday, August 6, 2004
Re the comments on the Heinkel crash. The event took place not on 21st May
but at 0045 hours on Sunday 11th May 1941. There is a book available from
the Local History section of Solihull Libraries entitled "Solihull Air Raids
WW2 - Heinkel 111 H-5/H-8 Crash at Earlswood 11.5.1941". It is short on
substance but may be of some interest.
Steve
Richards
Posted Saturday, July 24, 2004
Earlswood Lakes update - A new bench has been installed overlooking Terry’s
Pool. This bench was donated by Mrs Shirley Dudeney & her brother The bench
is "IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE MOUSER FAMILY OF CLOWESWOOD FARM AND WOOD LANE".
Roy Willmott
Posted Thursday, July 15, 2004
I am starting work in Earlswood in august and I'm looking for some where to
lodge/rent, i would love to live within or very near to the village. If any
body can help please email me!!
Luci Ross
Posted Monday, July 5, 2004
Stewart Bissell
I must apologise for not e-mailing before, computer trouble. Regarding your
uncle, Mr F Mincher, I am afraid I can not remember him at all, it is
possible that he enlisted into the home guard after I joined the R A F in
aug 1942, I joined the home guard at the age of just under 17 yrs, then it
was known as the L D V, the head quarters then was at the back car park of
the red lion hotel, the guards sleeping quarters was the police station next
door in lady lane, then we moved to the reservoir hotel dance hall, the
officer in charge was Mr Seccombe I think he was a captain.
Dennis Clayton
Posted Monday, June 21, 2004
Earlswood is a good place to go camping or a place to live in, earlswood is
also a very friendly and happy area me and my family to a party there and we
are deciding to live there so why dont you go and look how it is like and
you will find out its only half an hour from handsworth to earlswood with
traffic.
Jasmeet
Posted Friday, June 11, 2004
Earls
wood is also one of the best places to camp at the lob cabin so if you want
to go campin then why not earlswood
Amy
Posted Wednesday, June 9, 2004
My mum lived in Earlswood during the war, having been
taken by her parents from Tyseley onto the first train which came into the
station. They were put up temporarily in the Village (it might have been
the Church, I'll have to check) Hall but then were told they could no longer
stay and would have to find somewhere else to live. They found digs
eventually and eventually a house - this house was later condemned, but
rather than being pulled down was 'done up' and is now a lovely place. She
remembers many things about the village as it was then, and can remember
many people too. This includes there being a chip shop by the Church and
many others. Her mother used to clean for many many people, and Mum used to
work in the Reservoir Pub for a while. I have printed the details from the
website so she can read (she can't use a computer, and her eyes are bad
these days which is so sad) what everyone has said. Hopefully I'll be able
to post something on her behalf soon! She has many photographs, including
one of the Red Warrior club, and is going to go along to one of the evenings
recently publicised where people were asking for information on it. She
really loved her time in Earlswood, and it saddens her so to see how the M42
has devastated the woods. They are now a mere shadow of their former
selves. I can remember being taken there and feeling frightened of getting
lost because they seemed so big! One time was quite funny because we had a
picnic on the golf links and were subsequently evicted! We didn't think
they were being used, and it was such a nice piece of grass!
Anyway, the reason I was really writing was to find out when the next bat
watching evenings were being held by the Lakes? I love bats, and want to
come along. Thanks in anticipation,
Sue Edwards
Posted Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Is there a record of a German bomber being shot down or
crashing near Earlswood in 1942 - exact date not known but would help me in
my research if you could find the date, if recorded. Many thanks.
Barry Pullen
Posted Wednesday, March 31, 2004
I attended a
school residential holiday in the late seventies/early eighties at a place
called Windmill House and had a wonderful time - does anybody know what this
building is now called as I can't find reference to it anywhere
Rachel
Posted Tuesday, March 2, 2004
Did Roger Moore
used to live near Earlswood please let me know thank you
Nikki
Posted Sunday, January 18, 2004
Does anyone know who the grave stone belongs to at the side of
the road in Fulford Hall Road?
It has the initials JJ on it. Many thanks.
Derek Bayliss
Reply Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2004
To Derek Bayliss, My family have lived on Fulford Hall farm for many years
and what I have been told, is that the grave belongs to a horse rider who
was thrown off his horse into the ditch on the side of the farm.
Consequently the gravestone was placed there in memory of him/her. hope I
have helped.
Anon
Reply Posted Tuesday, February 3, 2004
To Dereck Bayliss reference your inquiry about Fullford Hall memorial stone.
In Vivian Birds book. 'Birds Eye View' it says the stone is in Memory of
General James Johnstone of Fullford Hall. He is buried at Budbrook
Churchyard and the stone inscribed J J 13 June 1896 It marks the spot where
he fell from his horse and was killed. Hope this helps.
John Nicholls
Posted Thursday, December 11, 2003
Discovering this site has made me all nostalgic. Born and raised
in the farming community...the Osbornes, Manor Farm & Rumbush Farm. My
sister Heather has contributed to this website. I well remember local
"characters" like Win Lewis who lived at Engine House Cottage, Bill Dolphin,
Mr Martin the coalman in Wood Lane, Mrs Paveley (sweetshop in Wood Lane).
Does anyone have any stories about my grandfather Tom Osborne (Manor Farm in
the 20s-50s)?
Terry Osborne
t.v.osborne@freeuk.com
Posted Sunday, November 9, 2003
What was the commotion on Halloween night?
There were a group of police cars park near the entrance to the wood off
wood lane at about 2am.Any Ideas?
Nigel
Posted Tuesday, October 21, 2003
Has anyone any memories of Watery Lane in the 1930's.
My grand father Arthur Hughes lived at DOMUS until the end of World War 2.
John Murden
Posted Tuesday, October 21, 2003
In connection with the golf 'academy' that caused so much up
roar, I would like to think of the positive side of it. Earlswood only at
the moment offers peaceful walks and fishing. I think a 'golf academy' would
offer so much to a little community. It would create jobs and business for
surrounding shops and pubs and would make Earlswood more attractive to
outsiders who only pass it off as another countryside place that is not
quite on the same level as Henley in Arden or Kenilworth. Your views on this
would be much appreciated but I thought it unfair just to hear all the
negative points to this. Maybe people could do a little more research before
protesting.
Anon
Posted Monday, 13 October, 2003
I regularly cycle around Earlswood at the weekends and also spotted the
large somewhat run down looking house called Earlswood court situated just
near the start of cut throat lane this weekend.
Is there any info on its history and current status?
Chris H
Posted Thursday, 21 August, 2003
Six seats, donated by the Friends of the Earlswood Lakes
Partnership, have been installed around the lakes. Cast Iron posts, each
with a picture and verse have been installed, and a leaflet is available
from Marsh Farm or local shops. Well worth a day out now that the
footpaths around the lakes have been improved. If anyone wishes to
donate a bench in memory of a loved one please contact Councillor Roy
Wilmott on 01564 702567.
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Posted Monday, August 4, 2003
Just found this wonderful site. I lived at Rumbush Farm from 1948
until I married in 1969. I have a brother - Terry who (with his wife)
recently left Manor Farm Wood Lane because of health reasons. Our parents
were Vi & Gordon Osborne. Mother's maiden name was Harris and she was the
daughter of the local village policeman (Albert Harris) Our Aunt - Kath
Bailey and husband Bill ran the Red Lion Pub for many years and another
Great Aunt Jane Hartwright (nee Osborne) ran the Reservoir pub many moons
ago. I was told that during the war, injured soldiers were put up in the
large ballroom behind the pub in Lady Lane.
Grandparents Tom & Ethel Osborne farmed at the Manor in Wood Lane and my
grandad bred horses and I suspect was far more interested in these than the
arable and dairy farm - as it was then.
I have lots of lovely memories of Earlswood but thought I would 'get the
ball rolling' with this bit of info!
Bye for now. Heather Bosworth (previously Hiley) nee Osborne
Heather Bosworth
Posted Sunday, May 18, 2003
Earlswood Museum is home to all that remains of a Heinkel bomber that crashed near
the village on May 21st 1941. We are seeking individuals who either saw it
happen, visited the site after the crash or even just remember hearing about
the event.
Earlswood museum is located in the village hall on Shutt lane and is open
from 2.30 pm until 4.30pm on the first Saturday in every month until
September.
It contains local memorabilia ,selected parish registers and local census
from the 19th century. Admission is free.
The village curator is Val Tonks who can be contacted on 01564 703911.
Julie Roy
Reply Posted Sunday, June 29, 2003
Re Heinkel bomber, Earlswood web page, I am sorry I'm late in replying, yes
I remember it to well, I was in the Home Guard at the time, I lived half a
mile away ( as the crow flies ) in Mason lane, Saturday night Sunday
morning,( I did not hear a thing ), at about 8am on the Sunday morning my
friend came round to tell me to get my Home Guard uniform on, on inquiring
what was it all about, he said a plane had been shot down and we were to go
to the plane and to stand guard to stop anyone getting by or near the plane,
we were told not touch any part of the plane, ( what was left of it, not
much ) as it had to be inspected by the authorities, the crash happened in
Rumbush lane, between Fulford Hall lane and Norton land, opposite to a
cottage, I was on guard from 9.00am till 12.00 mid-day
Dennis Clayton
Posted Sunday, June 8, 2003
Do you know if there’s any truth in the rumour that there is a witches grave
in Earlswood?
I have seen a grave stone on the side of the road on the way
to Earlswood Train Station and someone had told me it was a witches grave.
If so what is the history behind it? Look forward to hearing from you!
David Sanders
Posted Monday, October 13, 2003
Hi David
Witches grave in Earlswood, you said it was on the road side on the way to
Earlswood railway station, now, if you are coming from Foreshaw Heath to the
railway station, no, it is not a witches grave, but a dogs grave.
I lived in Earlswood for 36-37 years, left in 1968, the grave was there
before my time.
Dennis Clayton
Posted Sunday 1 June 2003
Rodgers / Rogers
 
James E Rodgers WW1 recruit age 16 years
- Burton's Farm, Malthouse Lane, Earlswood
Does anyone have info regarding the Rogers, who farmed in this area/ Morton
Bagot/Wooton Wawen. Francis Rogers married Ann Penn/Dunn in 1800 @ Wooton
Wawen. Their oldest son William Rogers born 1803.
His son James Rogers (born 1833 @ Preston Bagot, married Harriett Bradshaw,
of Tanworth in Arden.
He died 1909 at Concert Farm, Well Lane, Tanworth in Arden.) I believe 2
sons & a daughter emigrated to Australia ? A younger son my Great
Grandfather Francis Rogers married Rachel Bragg in 1897. Their son was James
E Rodgers 1898-1961. Francis was widowed and married Ann P Emes in 1901, he
lived at Burtons Farm, Malthouse Lane, Earlswood 1903 - 1922. I would
welcome any information anyone could provide.
Paul Rodgers
Posted Thursday, April 17, 2003
Has any one any information regarding the old mansion on the corner of
Cut Throat Lane not far from Earlswood stores, I've always wondered who
lives there, or any history about the building.
Phil Mitchell
Earlswood Lakes Craft Centre was established in 1981 as Manor Farm Craft
Centre. There are at present twenty three businesses working from the centre
most of these open six days a week. Manor Farm was one of the first in the
area to diversify the use of its land and buildings.
www.earlswoodlakescraftcentre.co.uk
Posted Monday, April 7, 2003
Does anybody have any information regarding my great great grandfather
Richard Whitlock who used to be the policeman whose beat involved
Earlswood Lake/ Knowle area around the 1880's. Apparently he died in his
30's after injuries inflicted by poachers in the woods during his 'beat'.
Any information will be gratefully received!
Lisa Wakeman
Posted Monday, March 31, 2003
Could anyone tell me about a large house and associated outbuildings in
the Earlswood area. The house obviously had substantial grounds at some
point but has gone past its glory days. It stands alone near a road with an
overgrown entrance to the house and used one to the outbuildings - it seems
occupied?
I found it by pure chance driving by and cannot find it again! I would love
to know the history.
Gill
Posted Wednesday, March 19, 2003
House Cleaning
Reliable & honest person wanted for cleaning and ironing.
Please respond to this ad if you are interested. Tel 01564 703013
Posted Friday, March 14, 2003
What a delightful website, I have many fond memories of Earlswood, from
camping at the Methodist Church every July from 1957-1969. A major influence
on my life and engraved on my heart. Anyone remember us?
Dennis Artess
Posted Tuesday, March 11, 2003
Does anyone happen to know where speed bumps exist on Crossroads
anywhere in the borough. No didn't think so, although the council are
thinking of doing just that. I'm not convinced that is the safest think to
do, especially on Norton Lane Earlswood, or in Tidbury Green. Speed bumps
are for urban areas, they are not the solution in the rural-urban fringe.
Just reduce the speed limits, might be cheaper as well. Well the council
will do what it likes it usually does....
Anon, Earlswood
Posted Thursday, February 27, 2003
I would just like to say what a lovely lot of people live in Earlswood. We
moved to Malthouse Lane 7 months ago coming from Shirley. We cannot believe
how lovely it is here, it is so nice to drive out of Shirley, over the lakes
and home. We still feel as though we are on holiday! Our neighbours have
lived here for years and years, so it must have been a worry when a largish
family moves in next door. Luckily we have been welcomed with open arms and
feel as though we belong already. Great Place to live.
Julie Dunnion
Posted 01 October 2002
I am doing a project at school on Earlswood and The Lakes, have you please
got any more information for me? I would be very grateful for your help.
Katie - Age 10
Hi Katie
All the information on Earlswood we have can be found on the following pages
http://www.solihull-online.com/earlswood.htm
http://www.solihull-online.com/earls-pics.htm
http://www.solihull-online.com/salter-st.htm
http://www.solihull-online.com/fo-earlswood.htm
The item on The ' Pleasure Gardens' at the Mount may be of use.
http://www.solihull-online.com/mountfarm.htm
I hope you can make use of the information on these pages. Good luck with
the project
Posted
5th June 2002
I am at the moment studying with the Open University for a degree in Technology and one of
my projects in the not so distant future is to build a web site. I have decided, I
suppose much like you but on a smaller scale to build a community web site for
Earlswood, one link I would very much like to use is the link to Earlswood
Historical society. My site is by no means finished and is at the moment only a day old.
It is not advertised and I am at the moment in the bright ideas stage, however it works and
on my example I have used you as a link please see http://earlswood.topcities.com
Posted
14 April 2002
I wonder could you help me with some information on the ancient tree-bound moat which is
off the path leading from Wood Lane towards a corn field that descends to Cloweswood we
have tried to find out what was there but have only come up with an explanation of the
moat house which still exists. If you can shed any light or provide any links I would be
very grateful thank you.
Brett Barratt
Reply Posted Saturday, June 21, 2003
Hi Bret, I now of only one Wood lane in Earlswood, I lived in Mason lane
(off Wood lane )for 33 years, as man and boy, I knew all the foot paths that
lead off Wood lane, there were three, coming from Norton lane towards
Rumbush lane, all the paths were on the left hand side, the first foot path
goes down Mason lane, the second one is in front of the small house with a
pond in front and the side of the land, that foot path went at the side of
the field into the woods by a log cabin, third one was on the bend of the
lane were the woods come to the side of the lane, those woods were my play
ground, ( happy days )as I knew the farmers and their sons I could go into
all the fields, so I knew all the area bounded by Wood lane, top road,
Malthouse lane up to the Halt railway station, down the lane at the side of
the railway, known as Cabbage lane (but I understand it is some other name
now, it was changed to suit the more to do people) then up to Earlswood
railway station and to Rumbush Lane then Wood Lane, inside that area I
roamed, Bret, I am very intrigued about this tree bound moat.
Dennis Clayton
Posted
8 April 2002
A friend & I are trying to find out if there are any stories of a church under
Earlswood Lakes??
Dot
This seems to be an urban myth. The land beneath the lakes was pasture land.
Reply Posted Thursday, June 19, 2003
Hi Dot, Regarding the story about a church under one of the lakes at
Earlswood, I am afraid it is just a myth, I lived in Earlswood for 36-37
years, left in 1969, I knew a lot of the elder villagers, all said it was
just pasture land, in those days we were a rural district and not a urban
district, sorry Dot no church
Dennin .Clayton
Posted
24 March 2002
Amazing! Peaceful Earlswood on the Internet-Wonderful!
Thank you so much for enabling us to keep in touch with a community that we lived in for 8
years 1972-80, prior to emigrating to Canada. So many beautiful memories. As a family, we
will watch for News from home and you are number one 'BOOKMARK'
Maureen, Ray, Dion & Hannah Kedian Burlington, Ontario
Posted
19 October 2001
I would be interested in any tales you may have about The Boat House, Earlswood Lakes. In
particular my Grandfather Bill Dolphin "Old Bill-the water baliff",
many-a-young-lad had a tellin-off!!!
He was bailiff from'59-74 when he died. Before that he lived at "Wyndham"
Earlswood Common. He was originally from Tardibigge, Worcershire.
Dilly
Dilly has provided Solihull Online with a collection of photographs
showing Earlswood in the 50's 60's and 70's
Posted
17 October 2001
Our family has lived in Earlswood for the past seven years. I cannot believe what a
quiet wonderful unspoilt place it is. We often walk around the beautiful lakes and feel a
million miles away. I remember walking around the lakes on the 1.01.01 and it was
truly magical, what a way to spend a wonderful New Year.
Liz Evans
Posted
31 August 2001
Claybank Farm?
I am trying to find info on Claybank Farm, Umberslade Road, Earlswood.
Can you help? Used to be a pub.
Monica Vann
Posted
23 August 2001
Earlswood Village Museum
Earlswood Museum will open on some Saturdays from next March. Heritage weekend the Museum
will open 8th/9th Sept in the afternoons. A new book on the history of Earlswood by
Valerie Tonks M.A. will be on sale that weekend. The new opening times for next year will
be announced before next March.
Valerie Tonks
My grandparents lived in Rose Cottage (on the photo at the top of this page) from
1942-1971.
I spent a lot of time in Earlswood as a child in the 1940s and early 50s. Lots of memories
including going to Miss Warder's at a big house up Shutt Lane? Grandad helped in her
garden - he was a pensioner then. He had a well in the front garden, which was the water
supply - we thought it was great winding the bucket up and down - lovely water too!
Rosemary Knutsen (née Kite)
Reply to Rosemary Knutsen ( nee Kite )- Monday, June 16, 2003
I would like to correct you on a small point, I was reading your letter
on the EARLSWOOD web page, regarding Miss Warder, she lived at Earlswood
Court in Umberslade road, and not in Shut lane, she was a very nice lady,
but Mr warder ( Miss Warders brother ) lived in Shut lane at Earlsmere Court
opposite the village hall, I also knew the people who lived next door to
your Grandparents, named Thompson, I went to school with their daughter
Barbara, I also played badminton with the family at the village hall, I
lived in Earlswood from 1933 to 1969, also I lived in Shut lane for 3-4
years and the rest at Mason Lane
Dennin, H, CLAYTON
Posted
16 August 2001
PROTEST OVER PLANS FOR GOLF ACADEMY IN EARLSWOOD
A large group of residents from Cheswick Green attended the meeting of Hockley Heath
parish councils planning committee on Wednesday 15 August to protest against plans for a 5
hole golf course, Floodlit Driving Range, Shop and car parking for 36 cars on farmland
alongside St Patrick's Church in Salter Street.
Great concern was voiced over the placing of an access road close to a dangerous blind
spot on the Salter Street and Vicarage Road Junction. Light pollution affecting local
residents and the re-siting of an ancient right of way. Residents were informed that
developments of this type were exempt from restrictions governing greenbelt land.
The Application No 2001/1672 reads
Proposal GOLF ACADEMY CONSISTING OF A ONE STOREY ILLUMINATED DRIVING RANGE AND ANCILLARY
FACILITIES, 5 PRACTICE HOLES, 36 SPACE CAR PARK WITH ACCESS ROAD, RE-ROUTING OF PUBLIC
FOOTPATH SL 77 AND EXTENSIVE LANDSCAPING.
Decision Level Sub Committee Recorded 26/07/01 deadline 20/09/01.
The group of 35 residents were angry at the timing of such an application when many people
who would object were away on holiday.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Engine Pool - August 2003
I am 17 and have lived in Earlswood my whole life. Although I sometimes moan that it is
boring, I wouldn't live anywhere else for the world. My dads family have always lived here
as well, so it wouldn't really be fair of me to break the trend. I am just old enough to
remember the little shop that sold sweets on Malthouse lane. My Grandad is the man that
locks the gates at the park on Malthouse Lane, Stanley Brooke. He has lived here his whole
life as well, and his garden is a sight for sore eyes as he has built his own miniature
village in his spare time in his garden at his house on Malthouse Lane, though he would
never boast about it. I think every male member of my family must have been fishing on the
lakes at least once, and we have seen a million managers go through the Reservoir Pub,
each one given the noble task of looking after the regulars, who are the nicest people in
the world, as long as they get a free ham cob occasionally for being so loyal to the Rez.
Terry J. Brooke
Reply to Terry, J, Brooke. Posted Monday, June 16, 2003
Just found your letter on the web page of Earlswood, if you are who I
think you are, I knew your Grandfather and his two brothers and one sister,
we were at Salter street school together, your Grandfathers brothers names
were Raymond, Joey and sisters name was Elsie, your Great Grandfathers name
was Jack and his wife's name was Elsie, He ran an Electrical business from
home, My Father Harry and Jack were great pals and boozing partners, I was
always at your Great Grandfathers house after school playing with Ray and
Stan
(at that time Joey had only been born) and Elsie, incidentally I am only
just one day older than Elsie, Your letter brought back very happy memories
I spent with your family, happy days, I think I had better introduce myself.
Dennis Clayton
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Between November 1999 and March 2000 Engine Pool was stocked
with five tons of carp averaging eight to 10 ounces each.
At about the same time a new car park, new footpaths and 80
large timber platforms were constructed. All the platforms are
fitted with bankstick and umbrella holders.
As you can see from the picture these carp are now a fair size.
You can find out more about fishing Earlswood Lakes at:
www.fisheries.co.uk/earlswood |
Books on Earlswood click each for
further information
A History of Earlswood and the Surrounding Area
by Valerie Tonks
A Miscellany of Earlswood by Valerie Tonks
From the Geoffrey Dean collection of Old Postcards
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