Manor Farm, opposite the
old Oscott College, now
known as Maryvale

The Perry Barr past and present mission is to provide information and descriptions that will bring to life the history of this important area situated on the edge of Birmingham, Staffordshire, in the heart of the bustling Midlands of England.

For those interested in the unique Perry Barr contribution to the Staffordshire culture, Perry Barr past and present are proud to offer a series of books detailing the primary families of the region, the farming community and its contribution to the economic welfare of the area, and the public houses which are traditionally important social and communication centres.

The first six books in the series are informative, containing many entertaining anecdotes detailing life over the last few centuries, and are illustrated with carefully chosen photographs to give a flavour of times past and present in Perry Barr.