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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Staffordshire => Topic started by: George. on Friday 10 February 06 17:15 GMT (UK)

Title: 173 Oxford St, Bilston, Wolverhampton
Post by: George. on Friday 10 February 06 17:15 GMT (UK)
Can anyone tell me anything about the above building, around 1920? My mother was born at this house in 1920. She was illegitimate, but her mother lived in Leicester. I wonder if the house  coulld have been where girls in disgrace were sent to have their babies, away from home and neighbours. As far as I know, the family had no connection with anyone in Bilston. My mother's older sister was also illegitimate and both girls share a common middle name, Brittain.
Thanks.
George
Title: Re: 173 Oxford St, Bilston, Wolverhampton
Post by: japp on Sunday 10 January 10 15:39 GMT (UK)
Hello George,
I've only just joined RootsChat but in reply to 173 Oxford St., I am led to believe that it was probably a Lodging House in 1920.
It is no longer there as Bilston Oxford Street was redeveloped in the late 1960's
john
Title: Re: 173 Oxford St, Bilston, Wolverhampton
Post by: suzard on Sunday 10 January 10 16:13 GMT (UK)
Hello japp and welcome to RootsChat

Hi George,

I think japp is correct
In 1911 there were 30plus "visitors" living there - from all over the country-all types of occupations-some married with wives present- so it would seem to be some kind of lodging house.

Maybe it was more than one property - as next door seems to be no 179 and was a beerhouse
The neighbouring house on other side was no 171

Suz
Title: Re: 173 Oxford St, Bilston, Wolverhampton
Post by: japp on Sunday 10 January 10 16:37 GMT (UK)
Yes Suz, The Beerhouse was named The Barley Mow
japp
Title: Re: 173 Oxford St, Bilston, Wolverhampton
Post by: suzard on Sunday 10 January 10 16:55 GMT (UK)
Brilliant local knowledge, japp

Great to have you on board

Suz
Title: Re: 173 Oxford St, Bilston, Wolverhampton
Post by: japp on Sunday 10 January 10 17:10 GMT (UK)
I was born in Bilston and have done a research into all the Public Houses,Inns,Taverns & Beerhouses so if anyone has a query on these buildings & their occupants I will try to answer their questions accordingly

japp
Title: Re: 173 Oxford St, Bilston, Wolverhampton
Post by: George. on Monday 11 January 10 05:54 GMT (UK)
Hello Japp & Suz,

Thanks for the information. I will need to carry on digging and hope that I can find out why my grandmother was in Bilston giving birth. As far as I have established so far, her family had no connection with Bilston whatsoever.

Thanks again,

George.