King's Heath
Kings Heath was originally part of Kings Norton,
Worcestershire, becoming a separate parish in 1863. When Birmingham extended
its boundaries in 1911 it took both parishes in as part of the Greater
Birmingham Scheme.
The Society
King's Heath Local History Society meets in the community centre
on Heathfield Road on the third Wednesday of each month (excluding July and
August), starting at 7.15pm and ending by 8.45pm.
Membership of the society is £15.00 per year. Visitors pay
£3.00 per meeting.
Light refreshments are available at meetings for a small charge.
Forthcoming Events
January 17th Mayhem and Murder: The Deeley Tragedy: Jan
Pick
February 21st Bournville; the early days: Bob
Blackham
March 20th Birmingham and the Gallipoli Campaign -
exploring the links to South Birmingham and King's Heath in particular: Ian
Binnie.
April 17th St Phillips Cathedral: Jane McArdle
New on the site
Some pictures of the old Silver Street tram depot in the process
of demolition have been added to the Pictures page.
You may have known it as "International Stock". Pictures by Bob Blackham.