Rednal, The Old Rose And Crown c.1965
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Photo of Rednal, The Old Rose And Crown c.1965

More about this scene

The Old Rose and Crown is near the bottom of Rose Hill, a former Roman road which later formed part of the Birmingham-Bristol road; it became a toll road in 1726. In 1758 a regular stagecoach service was established between Birmingham and Worcester, with The Rose and Crown a popular stop en route. When a new road with easier gradients was opened through Rubery in 1831, the Rose Hill route was no longer used by coaches and The New Rose and Crown opened at Rubery. The Rose and Crown at Rednal became The Old Rose and Crown.

A Selection of Memories from Rednal

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Rednal

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We moved to Ryde Park Road in 1950, I was Margaret Thompson then, my brother was Roger, his best friends were Alan Rainbow (Ashill Road) and Loyd Canty (Ashill Road). I went to Colmers Infants until Rednal Hill was built, then at 11 went to Colmers Seniors. Left in 1963. I remember it safe to play outside at 6 years old!! I got lost at that age and ended up knocking on someone's front door in Cliff Rock Road, unheard of now
I was brought up in a big old house, 226 Leach Green Lane. I have fond memories exploring the Lickey Hills at the back of my garden and also going into the Oritry grounds to see the six unmarked graves. Then of going into the church to see the statue of Mary, it's such a shame it has changed.
I was born in Meadvale Road, Rednal. Just read Roy Bevington's note, he is my cousin. My mom's maiden name was Rowley, I believe your mom was Ethel, do you remember me too? I went to Rednal Hill infant and junior, then Colmers Farm and left in1967. Is there anyone who remembers me from school?
I remember the old Lickey Hill; climbing those wooden steps then coming down trying to stop the old fair ground swing boats etc... Tuppence if you remember the old 62 bus turned round by the amusement. The old Challet dance hall; me and my brothers spent many adays there...fun times. We all lived in Harpers Road, Northfield but that's all changed now...oh well, we had our fun days.