King’s Norton Through Time
“King’s Norton Through Time” by Wendy Pearson, published by Amberley Publishing in 2013, offers a detailed exploration of the village of King’s Norton, tracing its evolution from the medieval period to the present day. This UK edition spans 96 pages and is presented in English. The book highlights the village’s historical landscape, including significant developments such as the creation of a cemetery at Longdales Road and evidence of Roman activity linked to ancient transportation routes.
Readers will find a rich narrative that delves into the historical transformations of King’s Norton, emphasizing its unique blend of heritage and modernity. The book discusses the impact of the Greater Birmingham Extension Act of 1911, which altered the village’s administrative boundaries, and reflects on the ongoing changes to its Greenfield land. With a focus on history and regional development, this work also touches on the role of canals in contemporary leisure and transportation, providing a comprehensive view of King’s Norton’s past and future.
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The village of King’s Norton began to evolve in the medieval period and is continuing to grow and change while retaining its earlier landscape of a village surrounding a green. The creation of a cemetery at Longdales Road, and a development at Parsons Hill, have produced evidence of Roman activity possibly in conjunction with the transportation of salt from Droitwich Spa to Metchley Fort along Icknield Street. The canals are now used for leisure and may become a substitute for road transport for a wider heritage trail. Much of King’s Norton was transferred from Worcestershire to Warwickshire in 1911 as part of the Greater Birmingham Extension Act. The inevitable encroachment onto Greenfield land was forecast by the visionary George Cadbury and a visit to King’s Norton still means a visit to the Worcestershire countryside, but for how much longer?
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