Red House Park at www.RedHousePark.org.uk

Red House Park consists of a Victorian house with
playing fields, woods, parkland and lakes in the
Great Barr area of Sandwell. The park is an important
amenity for the local residents and much work is
currently being undertaken to improve many aspects of
the park and the Red House itself. This is being
co-ordinated by the Friends of Red House park. This
web site will support their activities and provide a
focal point for documenting the history of the area.
Meetings
The next meeting of the Friends of
Red House Park will be on
Monday 18th August 2008 6.45 p.m.,
at Council Training Office at rear of Hill Lane
Clinic.
Please note the full
schedule of meetings and previous minutes are
available on the Meetings page.
Band Concert
A Band Concert is scheduled for 17th August 2.30p.m. to 5 p.m.
Party in the Park 2008
This years two day event on 28th/29th June was very successful
Details on the Fun Day 2008 page
Save The Red House
The campaign to save the Red House for Community use continues. Further details can be found on the Save The House page.
Obelisk Appeal
The Friends would like to restore the Obelisk in the park which is believed to be in memory of Princess Charlotte. The Obelis originally had a tablet affixed with a long Latin inscription, but during a period in which the house was used as a sanatorium for Birmingham children the tablet became damaged and no longer there. The Friends of Red House Park are seeking information on what the original inscription said so it a new plaque can be re-created - contact us if you know the wording.
Following an appeal in the Black Country Bugle there has been a reponse from a Joseph Aston of Townsville, Queensland, Australia who lived in Great Barr in the 1930's. His recollection was that there was a stone plaque in the recess at the bottom of the obelisk and at least part of the inscription was in English and was in memory of Princess Charlotte, possibly with a date in Roman numerals. Any further details would be welcomed.
Repairs to the monument are urgently needed and the council are looking into finding the necessary £15,000
Other News
The Red House is currently on offer for rental as offices. Agent Burley Browne is handling the property.
The "Black Country Pride" roses were planted on 15th December.
Sponsor a Tree
An scheme to allow you to sponsor a tree is being put in place. As part of the maintenance of the park a number of trees need to be felled. Sponsorship and donations are needed to provide replacements. You can also sponsor benches. More details here...
Quick Links
- Click here to
- Please send me photographs and historical information on Red House Park
- This site supports the work of the Friends of Red House Park and is a micro-site within www.B43.co.uk - Great Barr Past and Present
