 The Grand unveiling of the monument in memory of the miners who worked and died in Hamstead Colliery took place on Friday 13th June 2008 at the corner of Hamstead Road and the Old Walsall Road. Dr. Carl Chinn performed the unveiling. Please check www.hamsteadminers.co.uk for more information on the Hamstead Miners Memorial Trust.
 The Friends of Red House park continue to work on improving the park and to save the Red House for community use. The fun day is this Sunday, 29th June 2008 so please visit www.redhousepark.org.uk for the latest information.
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Great Barr Past and Present |
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This web site is dedicated to presenting past, and present, information on Great Barr. The area is quite loosely defined around the 'B43' post code area but includes Hamstead, Gorse Farm, Newton, Grove Vale, Pear Tree, Scott Arms, Queslett and Pheasey. There are a number of significant historic areas, including the Great Barr Hall estate, Red House Park, Bishop Asburys House and Hamstead Colliery. The site is organised by geographic area and various themes, follow the navigation links on the left for more information on the area.
  
While 2007 saw roadworks dominate the area with the Red Route along the A51 and work on replacing gas mains across the area this is continuing into 2008 with road changes at Scott Arms. 2008 sees the 100th anniversary of the Hamstead mining disaster with a number of events running. The Red House is available to let for offices and it is hoped a new tenant will help preserve the building.
This site will continue to note the changes that happen as well as providing more information on the past. If you ahve anything to add to this site please send the details to me.
  
This site is very grateful to the residents, past and present, of Great Barr who have provided pictures and information about the area. If anyone can make a contribution to the sites content please let me know at the email address at the bottom of the page. |
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