Perry Barr today
Perry Barr in the past
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At the highest point halfway along Rocky Lane we would have found what was known locally the "Old Manor House" There is no evidence that this ever was a manorial home or that there ever existed a manor house in time past. The sign post shows directions towards West Bromwich the right. and pointing to the left directions of 3 miles to Birmingham and also pointing towards Perry Barr Village. The above image was taken around 1909
Rocky Lane
Halfway along Rocky Lane up a winding hill we come to a traffic island where a small group of local shops can be found. The island sees exits to Dorrington Road, and Tower hill, another will see us continue along Rocky Lane from this summit towards Hamstead Village
Rocky Lane