King's Heath Local History Society

 

King's Heath

King’s Heath was originally part of King’s 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

April 15^th. Birmingham's Erratic Boulders: born by Fire delivered by Ice. A talk by Julie and John Schroder. Glacial erratic boulders once littered the countryside around Birmingham. From their deep time volcanic origins, through their Ice Age journey from Wales, to the hands of local people in their ultimate fate, this talk will explore their extraordinary story and the questions which still remain from the time when Birmingham lay within an icy desert..

Bob Blackham

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bob Blackham who was a founding member of the King's Heath Local History Society and a long-standing member of the committee.

Bob's contribution to the society was invaluable, and his research and work on the history of King's Heath added greatly to our knowledge of the area. He collaborated with Andy Bishop on a history of the High Street and gave many talks on aspects of the suburb which were always greatly enjoyed. Even when he was unable to attend meetings, he maintained his interest and commitment to the Society, and he will be greatly missed.