Sunday, August 17, 2014

Sunday we went to Winterbourne House

It was built in 1903 by the Nettllefold family
If you are not from Birmingham you may not know of them
They were manufacturers of screws etc, and later ammunition for WW1
Obviously did well in their business, which is now known as GKN
Guest Keen & Nettlefold

The property has been restored in the origonal 'Arts & Crafts' stlyle
with a lot of influence of William Morriss
Although the building had become so dilapidated it was hard to determine the origonal decor
At one time it was used as student accomadation for girls at Birmingham Univerity

The greenhouse in the walled garden was a highlight
Pineapples, cacti and citrus fruit


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