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Residents of Olton are welcome to use this page to provide
information and express views on local issues.
Posted Monday, August 4, 2008
Does anyone remember when the section of Richmond Road fronting
Chapel Fields School was known as New Park Road? And the beautiful
Elizabethan Farm owned by Farmer Ball which was demolished in the 1950s. I
live in Montreal, Canada now but still look back fondly on the Olton of the
late 40s and 1950s. I believe Richmond Park was located next to Ball's farm
and a number of terraced homes adjoining the park became part of Richmond
Rd. If I remember correctly there used to be a small gatehouse and a large
gatepost (the other one was demolished when Richmond Rd. was put through)
visible into the 1960s.
Robert Mole
Posted Friday, July 11, 2008
Hello i am looking for
any information in regards to a goergr willam shirt lloyd, who lived in
lincon road north in or around 1896 to 1906,any bit f information would be
wonderful (George was my grandfather). thanks
Stu Gordon
Posted Tuesday, July 8, 2008
I lived in Olton between 1956 and 1960 when the Police station
was on Warwick Road. My father was the station sergeant at that time, our
surname was Southern. I would like to hear from anyone who knew the family
and also whether the police station is now a home for elderly people. If
so, does anyone have contact details as I should like to visit.
Tina Atkinson (nee Southern)
Posted Monday, June 16, 2008
Many years ago I acquired an embossing stamp that prints "DENMARK
HOUSE, OLTON WARWICKSHIRE". Does anyone know if this house still
exists, or are there any photos of it.
Bob Forshaw
Posted Monday, March 10, 2008
Hi Everyone, I'm trying to find any historic images taken around
the Richmond Road area.
I am particularly interested in the terraced houses
(Victorian Villas) - apparently they used to back onto a large park
'Richmond Park' in the the late 1800's. I would like to know more about
them if anyone can help?
Rob
Posted Monday, March 3, 2008
Hi I'm trying to find any info on castle lane in 1900 especially
the cottages by the canal if anybody has any pictures or names of people who
lived there, in the cottages that would be great please email me
Karen Cooper
Posted Monday, February 4, 2008
Quote "Posted Monday, June 6, 2005
Olton Mere Sailing Club Olton Mere is a beautiful place right in the centre
of Olton. Many people do not realise that it is very easy to gain access to
the Mere if you just wish to enjoy this natural habitat. The Sailing Club
offers access permits for those who just wish to walk round the Mere. To
find out more look at www.oltonmere.org
where there are full details. Jonathan Berg" Unquote.
Yes it is a beautiful place to walk but not at £38 per year and a fishing
permit is £127 per year - some of the best fishing lakes in the area are no
way near this permit price, Earlswood Lakes free to walk around and £3 per
day to fish, and yes it is about time the local council open it to the
general public , don't get me wrong i am prepared to pay to fish there but
not at these extortionate prices....
Terry
Posted Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Hello, I was born in Olton in 1962 and left to go to the
University of Lancaster in 1982. I never returned, living in Manchester for
some twenty years and now sunny Madrid! While I doubt I will ever swap my
somewhat exotic habitat for the suburban quiet of Olton, I do look back ohn
my childhood years with fondness; I also return about once ot twice a year
to take stock and to visit family.
It is a lovely place to be brought up, although on my last stop I did notice
that the place had developed a lot of the ´´metropolitan blues´´ -
overcrowding, materialism, urban problems, crime etc.
Simon Talbot
Posted Thursday, January 3, 2008
Hi i'm thinking about joining olton mere for the fishing. Could anyone
tell me what fish are in the mere and to what weights can be achieved? much
appreciated.
G Barton
Posted Thursday, January 3, 2008
What a wonderful website - does anyone remember the Gunn Nurseries? I
know my father, Stuart Gunn, grew up in Kineton Green Road, and believe
that his father [?John] ran the nurseries in the 1920/30s. I remember
staying with at his mother's [Beatrice] house in Kineton Green Rd, when I
was only 4 or 5 years old, by which time, we had moved out to Tanworth in
Arden. Any memories would be much appreciated.
Vickie Goodman [nee Gunn]
Posted
Monday, October 22, 2007
I have just discovered this website and it brought back so many happy
memories. I lived in St. Bernard's Road from 1951-1960 when our garden ran
all the way down to the reservoir. My parents kept poultry and grew lots of
veg and fruit which were always in great demand. I went to St. Margaret's
and remember well Miss Gopsill, Mrs. Phillips and Mr. Bates. Some of the
classes were held in the Congregational Church Hall, some down in Olton
Hollow and others in the school itself.
Such memories,
Gillian Hamilton (Macey)
Posted
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
I have just come across this site for the first time and found it
absolutely fascinating. My grandparents lived in Ulverley Green Road and my
parents and I lived on Warwick road for a time over the library (now
plumbase). My grandfather built the house and shops/flats himself, if
anyone remembers G H Jordan or has any old pictures I would love to hear
from you. My family moved to Olton from Earlswood in 1922 when my
grandfather bought some land and built a house in Ulverley Green Road and
some shops on the Warwick Road, one of the shop units became Olton Library.
We lived above the library until the early 1950's when we moved to Buryfield
Road, Solihull. My grand parents were called Jordan, we used to walk across
Ulverley Green Road to get the train into Birmingham and we bought our
comics from a newsagent's shop under the bridge there. I remember the shops
up by the station, Wrensons, the chemist, a hair salon and Midland Bank. I
also remember going to the cinema in the hollow. Later on I went to Olton
Court Convent, this is a very evocative site ! I have spent hours reading the
letters - I love it.
Wendy Haggitt (nee cooke)
Posted
Monday, June 18, 2007
I recently bought an old photo of Olton Station, dated 1934. I'm
a little perplexed as there seems to be a sports pavilion and playing fields
where the Braemar road housing now is. Can anyone shed any light on this?
Does it have anything to do with St Margaret's school?
Andrew Harvey
Posted
Monday, January 29, 2007
I am looking for photographs of St. Margaret's church int or ext.
and of St Margarets School the old one i was a pupil in the early to mid
fifties
Caroiline
Smoogen
Posted
Monday, January 1, 2007
Could anyone suggest a link where i may be able to obtain some
photographs of Edith Holden in her later years, I need this for research,
thank you.
Jennifer
Posted Monday, December 18, 2006
My mother lived in Olton from1926 to the early 50's and my grandparents
were there until 1970. My grandfather was a partner in the firm of Thomas
Pritchard -haulage contractors on Warwick road near Ulverley Terrace which
has probably vanished now. My mother knew Olton in the 20's.-and saw it
change. For more information
email.
I also did a study of Olton in 1967.My mother's name was Vera Lloyd of 181 Ulverley Green road.
Anne
Hitchcox
Posted Monday, November 20, 2006
Hi dudes, I just discovered this web site as well. I've been living in
Olton Solihull for 15 years. Olton is pretty cool. NB: did you know that the
name Solihull comes from, 'SOILEY HILL', as there was a church on a hill and
when it was wet, you would get soil and mud on yourself, hence 'soiley hill'
or Solihull. Solihull has some serious history!
Az
Posted Monday, October 9, 2006
Hello, I've recently moved to Solihull and was wondering if there was a
social event for gay professional women ?
Yasmin
Posted Monday, September 18, 2006
Hello Olton - I have just discovered this Web-site. I am intested
because I lived in Olton from 1936 to 1939 when my father worked in BSA,
Small Heath. We lived in Brookvale Road and I went to St Margaret's School
in Richmond Road and was in the choir of the church. I remember Miss
Gopsill and Miss Taylor very well and the head for part of the time anyway
was a Mr Daniels. I also remember Mr Burrows. I think the Vicar was Rev
Scurry-jone but that mat not be correct. I have 2 photos of the pupils of
the School at that time. I love to hear from any one who might be
contemporary!
John Goddard
Posted Wednesday, September 6, 2006
I lived in Kineton Green Rd from 1966 - 1982 I now live in Cape Town S
Africa. Looking through the website has bought back many memories for me,
how things have changed !
Bernard
Harton
Posted Thursday, August 10, 2006
I am moving to the Solihull area soon, and was thinking of buying in
Olton. Whats it like? My main criteria are nice pubs and a high street!
Ben Somner
Posted Monday, July 24, 2006
Dear Olton, I grew up in Olton when most of it was fields. Building was
stopped in 1938/9 because of the 2nd.W. War. This left half of Oban Road and
the bottom half of Braemar Road to be built in the late '40's. St.
Margaret's C of E School was in Richmond Road at the top of Braemar Road.
Does anybody have a 'photo of the school?I would love to have one. Do
you remember the Nativity plays and Miss Gopsill?
Aileen (Black), I remember your brother John very well. We went to the two
youth clubs - The Good Companions and Jack and Jill. We had a lovely life
then. I remember the two stone and I agree with W.Savin, I always
thought that they were meteors. Where did they go?
I don't think that you can be correct it the position of those shops. Olton
Station faces the Warwick Road and Richmond Road goes down the one side and
Ulverly Green Road goes down the other. Ulverly Green Road goes down the
hill, level out, does a right angled bend to the left up Castle lane Hill. I
think that you are correct that they are by the railway station. The
Air-raid siren, a chemist, a hairdressers, Wrensons and a couple of other
shops were there.
Mary
Davis (Née Dyche)
Posted Thursday, February 2, 2006
I am looking for any information on 'Marston Hall' (believed to be
knocked down and replaced with racing track!!!!!!!!) and the Thornley
family. Henry Thornley 1814-1886 and son Hugh Richards Thornley 1877, who
emigrated to NZ/Aust 1893. I am his great granddaughter. The family was
related to Samuel Kerr Thornley of Thornley and Knight Paint manufacturers.
Linda
Posted Wednesday, December 7, 2005
I would like to point out the old Morgam News is actually an art shop
selling art stationary! I'm not sure this should be classed as an "adult
shop", however I more keen than ever now to pay a visit!!!
D Tomlins
Posted Monday, December 5, 2005
Dear Solihull Online, I was distraught to see that the old Morgans news
in Olton (next to the library) had been turned into an adult shop, I was
wondering if any other Oltonites were as enraged as I to discover this blot
on Olton's reputation being allowed through the net. I was also wondering
if anyone knew a good place to get cast iron curtain frames in the olton/solihull
locale.
Colin
Tuesberry
Posted Friday, August 19, 2005
Hi I'm doing a geography
essay and i have to include some facts about Dovehouse Parade and its
history.
I would be grateful if anyone could email me some pictures (pref.
modern ones) and any information.
Sophie
Posted Friday, August 19, 2005
I am trying to trace any links with the Lascelles family who
lived at 9 Richmond Road, Olton during the period of the First World War.
Arthur Moore Lascelles was awarded the Victoria Cross and the Military Cross
for gallantry on the Western Front. He was married to Sophia (nee Hardiman)
and they had one son. I am also trying to locate a photograph of the house
in Richmond Road. Any links would be very much appreciated
W
Alister Williams
Posted Monday, August 8, 2005
Does anyone have any information on the history/photographs of
the row of houses (including No 66) situated in Lincoln Road North, Olton.
Any information would be most welcome.
M Gregory
Posted Monday, June 6, 2005
Olton Mere Sailing Club Olton Mere is a beautiful
place right in the centre of Olton. Many people do not realise that it is
very easy to gain access to the Mere if you just wish to enjoy this natural
habitat. The Sailing Club offers access permits for those who just wish to
walk round the Mere. To find out more look at
www.oltonmere.org where there are
full details.
Jonathan Berg
Posted Wednesday, August 4, 2004
Is there a problem with antisocial behaviour around Dovehouse
Parade? I am planning to buy a new home in this area but am not sure whether
to be put off by a front page report in The Solihull Times of 30 July 2004.
This says that Solihull's antisocial behaviour problem is of particular
concern in Olton, that the Olton Residents' Association has had complaints
relating to incidents around Dovehouse Parade, and that police action on a
long term basis has been judged necessary. What's going on??
Martin
Posted Tuesday, June 8, 2004
Hi Olton, I lived in Barrington Road near the canal from 1945 to
1965 when we moved to Sheringham in Norfolk, when my parents William and
Gwen Black retired. I had a brother called John. Does anyone remember me? I
can remember John Wilson who lived nearby, he used to come round to play
records with me in the early 60s. Are you there, John? Does anyone remember
the ladies hairdressers in Castle Lane? What was it called? I remember Linda
Cherrington, don't know her married name, and a friend of mine called Carol
who worked at the hairdressers in 1959. Are you out there, as I would love
to hear from you. Finally, does anyone recall the little wooded area that
led to the bottom end of Jubilee Park? Is it still there? We had some
wonderful times there as kids, and also in later times. I love to hear from
anyone who can remember those days. Best wishes.
Aileen Black
Posted Monday, April 12, 2004
I live in Olton and it is very cool
Madison Parkey
Posted Saturday, February 21, 2004
I recently moved to
Olton from Texas and was wondering if there are any other Americans living
in the area. If so, I'd love to hear from you.
Sherri
Posted Tuesday, January 20, 2004
Does anybody know where I can obtain the 2004 calendar for the Olton &
Warwickshire ladies hockey club?
Jim
Posted Friday, September 26, 2003
About two years ago there was talk of opening up Olton Mere Reservoir
for greater public access for their enjoyment instead of re-renting it on a
long term lease to the existing sailing club for a select few. Solihull
council has so far not provided any form of consultation with the local
residents for their views.
I urge that more people write to the council to open up this beauty spot for
the public.
Roger
Posted Friday, September 5, 2003
I came across this site while doing a little nostalgic wandering through
the internet. I would like to know if the row of shops pictured is the
Dovehouse Parade or somewhere else in Olton. I lived on Reservoir Rd. as a
child between 1946 and 1958 and a bit beyond part time as I went to
University in 58. The rd looks different or wider if it is the parade. I
remember shopping for cream cakes and "sticky buns" at Wimbushes and going
to Mr Mosely's (The Chemists.) I have lived in Canada since 1967. Does
anyone out there remember these stores.. and ice lollies from Hassells??!!!!
Mike Bullock
KELOWNA B.C. (where there have been forest wildfires touching the city,
though, thankfully not right where we live so far.
The shops shown are further up the Warwick Road
towards Acocks Green Mike, in fact just by Castle Lane and Olton Railway
Station.
Posted Wednesday, September 3, 2003
Hello! Can anyone tell me if the birthplace of Edith Holden is still
standing? Known as Gowan Bank.
Also is there anything related to Edith Holden known in Olton today?
Adrian
Posted Sunday, August 31, 2003
I am doing a project about the Dovehouse Parade and its history. I would
be grateful if anyone could tell me any facts or memories about the parade.
Thank you
Rachel Jones
Posted Friday, August 29, 2003
Hi all. Where is the "centre" of Olton. Where are the shops located in
the main photo? We are looking to move to Solihull and are at the stage of
looking round all the various areas.
Jill Wilson
Posted Tuesday, February 4, 2003
Hi just found this page, If any one has any photo's on the Olton area,
we would appreciate them, our son is doing a history project on the area,
and seeing as we all come from the area, it would be nice. Especially
Richmond road park and surrounding area, We live near there, and it would be
great if he had photo's of it.
I remember the park when it was a tip, so any input would be great for us
all.
Kaz
Posted Monday, February 3, 2003
Lyndon Road Shops
My brother and I have been racking our brains about the shops in Lyndon Road
in the fifties. I can remember Garners, Greengrocers. Greens (one on each
side of the road I believe - one an ironmonger of sort and the other selling
wools etc;. Jones, sweets; two pinfold shops, grocers; Lucketts - I remember
taking the old wireless battery-thing to be re-charged; Roberts, grocers;
Matthias, sweet shop and next to her Goodwins, grocers and on the end
Stallabrass. There are eight shops on each side so what were the others?
Kathy Armstrong
Posted Monday, January 13, 2003
I have been advised by a friend that there is an auction rooms in Olton
that have furniture sales.
Can anyone furnish me with any details please?
Jane Woodward
jwoodward68@hotmail.com
Posted Friday, December 13, 2002
Hey!! I agree with Cheryl the trees here in Olton are beautiful
especially in autumn when the leaves are a lovely red!!!!!
Doris Wood
Posted Wednesday, November 20, 2002
We do have wonderful trees here in Olton, I love them dearly. We also
have a handy Morgam News which is incredibly useful, thank you Morgams.
Cherryl Whyat
Posted Sunday, November 17, 2002
Hi I live in Olton Texas and I am 16 yrs old. I looked at your picture there
and your town looks really nice.
Our town is very small and is at the top of Texas. Well I would love
to get to know someone from Olton in England and hope to hear from
someone soon
Priscilla Saldivar
Hi! I live in Olton, Texas, which sure does not
look anything like YOUR Olton, but it's a nice friendly little town in the Texas
Panhandle. We have lots of farming and cattle here, but no big beautiful trees like
you're showing there. I'd love to hear from somebody there, how about it?
Wanda Martin
Local Organisations...
Olton Residents Association
The association can be contacted on: 0121 706 3409
Olton Neighbourhood Watch
For all residing in this area wishing for a safer home. Bringing the
community spirit back through our
efforts to deter crime and be there for each other. Email
buddhistgirl1495@aol.com
Hobs Moat W.I.
Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month 7.00pm WRVS Hall in Faulkner Road.
and can be contacted on 0121 705 5838
Olton W.I.
Meetings held 2nd Thursday of each month 7.45pm at Masons Court. Tel: 0121 745 9671
Olton Baptist Church
Meets each Sunday morning, 10.30am, at Langley School, Kineton Green Road. Sunday Club for
children from creche to 11 years, youth groups from 11+. Toddlers held at Olton United
Reformed Church, Monday mornings.
Email: revhcj@xalt.co.uk
Dovehouse Theatre
A new theatre situated on the Langley Arts and Sports Complex, Kineton Green Road,
Solihull. Offering a variety of superb professional productions for all the family to
enjoy.
Bar and refreshment facilities plus CCTV Car Parking. Box Office 0121 706 7139.
www.langley-sec.solihull.sch.uk
The Moat Players Theatre Company
Based at St Mary's Church Hall, Hobs Moat. Performing since 1959. The group meets on
Sunday & Thursday at 7.30pm to rehearse and usually puts on 3 productions a year.
www.moatplayers.co.uk
Olton Tavern Bowling Club
The sport of crown green bowling has been practised at the rear of the Olton Tavern public
house,
for almost 50 years
Hobs Moat Amateur Boxing Club - 0121 742 1286
Olton Ravens Football team - Under 8's
Olton Ravens were formed in 1978 and are members of the Central Warwickshire League,
England. The Club has teams from varying age groups but this site is dedicated to the
Under 8's team and follows their fortunes during the 2000-2001 season
Solihull Ice Rink
Hobs Moat Road, Solihull. Telephone 0121 742 5561
International-size ice rink. Regular public skating sessions with tuition if required.
Solihull Recreational Ice Dance Club
Meet every Thursday at Solihull Ice Rink.
Hobs Moat Yoga Classes - 0121 706 3789
Thanks to Sue Hall for emailing this picture of Warwick and Lincoln Road junction
c1902.
The two figures stand at what is now a busy roundabout.
You Said...
Any Information regarding the builders or former family owners of the
early Victorian/Edwardian houses in Ulverley Green Road would be very
gratefully received.
M Davis
Olton, Warwick Road 1920's. Any information regarding covenants on this
area, or knowledge of Edwardian style houses would be appreciated.
Tracy Eldred
14 September 2002
Does anybody know anything about two massive stones that used to stand just inside the
entrance to Olton 'Jubilee' Park? My family and I remember them and were wondering what
they were and indeed where they'd gone to. If my family didn't remember them I'd think I
was imagining them! Any info appreciated.
Dorn Turner
03 July 2001
Posted Friday, December 19, 2003
Re- Stones in Jubilee Park
I have lived in Olton for most of my life, I do remember one stone in
Jubilee Park sited on a marble pedestal, as far as I can remember it was a
large piece of quartz about 4ft circumference and 2.5ft high the other I
think was on the ground. I have a feeling that the one of them may have been
a meteorite that fell in Warwick Road Olton around the 1920s/30s, I heard
about the meteor many years ago that caused quite a bit of damage, anymore I
cannot tell you, there may be some reference to these in the local history
section at Solihull Library, in any event it gives you something to follow
up.
W. Savin
Hobs Moat
Hobs Moat or 'Oddingsell Moat' is believed to date from the 12th century. Once the home
of William Odingsells, who established a moated residence in 1242 when the
area was known as Ulverlei. What remains now provides fun and games for local children. Photographs |
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