The Gate House to The Manor, Griffin Close 1970. The Road has been re-named New House Farm Drive. The student flats built in the 1970's have been demolished and new housing has been built here. The cottage still remains but sadly no more romantic sunsets due it being dwarfed by newer buildings. (photo: Geoffrey Williams)
The Manor House property had belonged to the University of Birmingham since 1953, when it was bought from the Cadbury family. A farm house, part of the Manor of Northfield, belonging to the Jervoise family, was recorded as being on the site circa 1750. In 1809 the estate was purchased by Daniel Ledsam, a London merchant. It is believed that he made alterations to the house and was responsible for the current main building.George Cadbury bought the house in 1890 and the Cadburys moved there from Woodbrooke, in Selly Oak, Birmingham, in 1894. They lived there together until George's death at the house in 1922. Elizabeth continued to reside there until her own death in 1951, aged 93. During the Second World War she invited the Friends' Ambulance Unit to use the grounds as a training centre.
The Manor House property had belonged to the University of Birmingham since 1953, when it was bought from the Cadbury family. A farm house, part of the Manor of Northfield, belonging to the Jervoise family, was recorded as being on the site circa 1750. In 1809 the estate was purchased by Daniel Ledsam, a London merchant. It is believed that he made alterations to the house and was responsible for the current main building.George Cadbury bought the house in 1890 and the Cadburys moved there from Woodbrooke, in Selly Oak, Birmingham, in 1894. They lived there together until George's death at the house in 1922. Elizabeth continued to reside there until her own death in 1951, aged 93. During the Second World War she invited the Friends' Ambulance Unit to use the grounds as a training centre.
