BMB

Prior to the First World War, the hamlet of Brandwood End existed in a rural area, 1 mile to the south of
Kings Heath, and 4 miles to the south of Birmingham's centre. The only features of the area were the
Brandwood Tunnel on the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal and Brandwood End Cemetery. The cemetery
was opened in 1899, and was administered by Kings Norton District Council until Kings Norton and
Northfield amalgamated with Birmingham in 1911.

Housing developments gradually crept south from Kings Heath, along Alcester Road South. Some
development was by the City Council under the South Birmingham Scheme of 1925, whilst the
Brandwood Park Estate was laid out on the former Brandwood Golf Course. Following the
establishment of this new housing, the Bank opened a branch on Alcester Road South - the formal
opening was performed on May 20th 1933, by the Lord Mayor (Councillor H E Goody).

Managers:
1963 - B R Endall
1965 - C Russ
1966 to 1967 - G Copsey
1969 to 1970 - N Slater
1972 - T J Lafford

The newly constructed branch: 1933

The crowd assembled to witness
the official opening ceremony:
May 20th 1933

The Lord Mayor about to
open the branch

The Lord Mayor leaving after
the opening ceremony

Interior of Brandwood branch: 1933