Around Hockley Through Time - Softcover

Rudge, Ted; Houghton, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1848681364 ISBN 13: 9781848681361

Publisher: Amberley Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Authors

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848681364
• ISBN 13: 9781848681361
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96