EPW022593 ENGLAND (1928). The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, 1928

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Title [EPW022593] The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, 1928
Reference EPW022593
Date 7-August-1928
Link
Place name EDGBASTON
Parish
District
Country ENGLAND
Easting / Northing 404816, 283535
Longitude / Latitude -1.9291290136977, 52.44938020334
National Grid Reference SP048835

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Physics Building

Peter Moss
Wednesday 11th of February 2015 02:12:28 PM

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University of Birmingham, Edgbaston 1928



Library services at Home (Birmingham’s Home Library Service) got together with some of their visually impaired members to discuss their memories and recollections triggered by the photos from the Britain from Above project. We have also added a few facts and dates for the project.



Looking at the centre of the photo you will see the Clock Tower which is the world’s tallest free standing clock tower and is named after the Right Honourable Joseph Chamberlain. The clock tower was given the affectionate nick name of Old Joe by locals and students who attend the university.



To the left of the clock you will see the Chancellor’s Court which can be recognised by the four large roof domes. The great hall, though not visible externally, is centrally situated inside the Chancellors building.



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Mavis from Bartley Green recalls the clock tower as a very distinctive land mark due to its scale.



Below is an audio description of the image. The narrator is Stan Hubbard.





Helen
Wednesday 27th of August 2014 12:38:13 PM
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston 1928



Library services at Home (Birmingham’s Home Library Service) got together with some of their visually impaired members to discuss their memories and recollections triggered by the photos from the Britain from Above project. We have also added a few facts and dates for the project.



Looking at the centre of the photo you will see the Clock Tower which is the world’s tallest free standing clock tower and is named after the Right Honourable Joseph Chamberlain. The clock tower was given the affectionate nick name of Old Joe by locals and students who attend the university.



To the left of the clock you will see the Chancellor’s Court which can be recognised by the four large roof domes. The great hall, though not visible externally, is centrally situated inside the Chancellors building.



Comments



Mavis from Bartley Green recalls the clock tower as a very distinctive land mark due to its scale.



Below is an audio description of the image. The narrator is Stan Hubbard.





Helen
Wednesday 27th of August 2014 12:35:15 PM
I'm at the University of Birmingham, attending the Enhancing Impact, Inspiring Excellence conference to learn about collaborative work between communities, archives and universities. The University looks a bit different now, surrounded by suburbia and with new campus buildings from a range of dates.

Katy Whitaker
Wednesday 4th of September 2013 11:55:42 AM