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Photos of Stourbridge from the Bill Pardoe Collection

Following the huge success of the photos of Stourbridge and surrounding areas taken by the late Harry Cartwright in the 1950's and 60s, we are delighted to present a selction of photos from the Bill Pardoe collection. Bill was well known as a historian and campaigner in the Lye and Stourbridge areas, but he was also instrumental in highlighting the plight of the magnificent Witley Court, near Stourport. For years Witley Court was just a ruined shell, following a fire in 1937. But Bill's tireless efforts to prevent further vandalism and deterioration were finally recognised and this fantastic building is now under the control of English Heritage. Considerable amounts of money have since been spent on making the building safe, restoring the fountains and renovating the gardens and a visit is thoroughly recommended.

Witley Court
Witley Court, near Stourport - click for larger version
Bill was a very talented stained glass artist but was also a keen local historian and photographer. We are grateful to the late Bill's sons for permission to publish these images, see below, please note they are not arranged in any particular order, click for larger version.
High Street, Stourbridge
High Street, Close Up
High Street, Stourbridge
Bell Hotel, Market Street, Stourbridge
 Brettell Lane, Amblecote
 Accident in Oldswinford
Park Hill, Love Lane
North Worcestershire Garage
Hodges, High Street, Stourbridge
Hagley Road, Stourbridge
Hagley Road, Stourbridge
Heath Street, Old Quarter
Coach and Horses, High Street
High Street, Stourbridge
High Street, Stourbridge
High Street, Lye
Roberts Shoe shop
Stourbridge Public Library
Lower High Street, Stourbridge
Market Street, Stourbridge
Studley Court
Bridge over pool, Studley Court
Tennis Courts, Studley Court
Prestwood Hall
Red Hill cottages
 River Plate Fresh Meat Co
Cast of film made in 1919
Old White Horse pub, 1910
Worcester Street, 1910
Tram, Wollaston
Tram, Wollaston
High Street, Wordsley
Greenfield Gardens
Lye Bowling Club
W O Foster Ironworks
Iron Works, Brierley Hill
             
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