
Around Hockley Through Time
Amberley Publishing
Published on 15. October 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-84868-136-1 (ISBN)
Description
When Hockley was in the old Manor of Birmingham it was the largest district with clearly defined boundaries. Today the boundaries around this inner city district, part of the massive conurbation Birmingham became, are indistinct to many who lived or live within. The world renowned Jewellery Quarter and St Pauls Church have long been established in Hockley and still provide a major contribution to the workforce and the district's history. The Joseph Lucas company once employed thousands of workers from several buildings located within Hockley as did W. Canning & Co. and the Birmingham Mint. They, along with other industries have disappeared. Although Hockley is today a mix of the old and new her main through road has been elevated and the ageless Hockley Brook still flows through forming the Handsworth-Hockley boundary.
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Edition
UK ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Chalford
United Kingdom
Illustrations
180 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 165 mm
Weight
314 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84868-136-1 (9781848681361)
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Ted Rudge | John Houghton
Around Hockley Through Time
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10/2010
1st Edition
Amberley Publishing
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Persons
Ted Rudge is a well-known local figure in the area. He has recently completed a dissertation at Birmingham University under another well-known man - Carl Chinn. He has a deep interest in the area, and devotes much of his time to studying and writing about local history. He lives in Shirley with his wife, and runs a Winson Green website. John is a local history author who lives in Walsall, West Midlands.