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.

The Red House is still under threat but is hoped a new tenant will help preserve the building, more details can be found on the Friends of Red House Park site.

Information about Great Barr is continually being added -there is a backlog of historic information to be added, completely new pages will be shown as Recent Additions below. Some links need to be corrected and I will be working through each of the areas and themes to fill the gaps.

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.

Anthony Lewis, webmaster