Links
This page contains links to other web sites with information covering this area, as well as links to this sites Glossary of Terms and Site Map.
Where there are links relevant to information on specific pages they are included in those pages where possible.
General Local History
Birmingham Places and Placenames - From Acocks Green to the Yenton, from Ashstead to Gyrdleahe, from Hasfurlong to Yorks Wood, here is the story of Birmingham's places and placenames from A to Y. William Dargue tells the fascinating story of Birmingham's placenames. Many districts still bear the name given by the Anglo-Saxons a thousand years ago - and some are older still. The author explains the origin and meaning of Birmingham's placenames and delves into the history of each locality. A glossary explains unfamiliar terms and gives local examples and there is an extensive annotated list of weblinks.
Digital Handsworth , contains information about the Handsworth area.
Express and Star Midlands Memories
Beaufort FC , short history of Hamstead
Sandwell Museums Bishop Asburys Cottage
About Bishop Asbury Information about Bishop Asbury
Alton Douglas - Books about Birmingham and the Black Country
Current Great Barr
Great Barr Hall Action Commitee , History of Great Barr Hall and action to prevent site being built on
Sandwell Valley , RSPB and nature centre
Gorse Farm Wood nature reserve
Hamstead Mine
Hamstead Colliery Memorial Commitee
Photographs and other information
St Margarets Hospital - www.institutions.org.uk/Robert Deloyde - Great Barr School Rules
Robert Deloyde - St Margaret's Church, Great Barr Warder's Log 1781 - 1856
Keith Berry - Wonderful local photographs