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Meadowside

Meadowside Close was built in the mid 1960's on the site of a large property called Meadowside. This property is shown on a 1901 map of the are

1901 Map Newton Road

This picture of Meadowside was provided by Philip Watkins whose family lived here from the 1950's

Meadowside, Newton Road

This section of the site covers key buildings, not covered elsewhere. Existing listed buildings can be found on the Listed Buildings page.

Many houses, especially along the Newton Road, were named on maps. Some do not exist apart from memories and photographs.

Many of the properties had influential residents and these are identified with their properties.

Situated on the corner of Pages Lane and the Birmingham Road the site is now two shops and housing.

Home of the Garman family, further details to follow.

1896 William Chancelor Garman, surgeon

1912 Frederick Scarfe (Kellys directory)