HALES OWENROOTS
The following photographs are taken from a portfolio given to Halesowenroots.com by Mr. Ken Williams of Halesowen.
There are 74 photos in total, taken in 1972, and they will be added to these web pages in batches .
This first selection concentrates on the area around the Townsend
The Police Station in New Road
In his book Halesowen in Photographs, A Second Selection, David Eades calls the demolition of
the Police Station and Magistrates Court in 1973, an act of sheer wanton vandalism. I can only agree
Old Lock Up( Gaol House), rear of Cottages in Church Street
Old Lock Up( Gaol House), rear of Cottages in Church Street
Old Lock up showing location in relation to the Church
The Old Lock up was in Church Street (now High Street) on the site of Midland House
Another photo showing location of the Old Lock-up in relation to the Church
The George Public House
The Townsend
Looking Towards the Conservative Club from Church Street
Halesowen Conservative Club- Stourbridge Road