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

March 18^th. Women of Moseley. A talk reflecting on the lives of Moseley women over the centuries by Gill Binnie .

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.