House by House: 35 Kingsley Road

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1911
The first census recording the houses was taken in 1911, so these were probably the first tenants of the house.

  • Robert Will Turner, head, 37, iron turner at motor works, born Openshaw in Lancashire.
  • Mary Eliz. Turner, wife, 38, housewife, born Birmingham.
  • Max Turner, son, 3, ---, born Birmingham.
  • Iris Turner, dau, 1, ---, born Yardley.


By 1916 it seems that the Turner's had moved out because:
1916-1919
Between October 1916 to March 1919 Kate Bailey was residing at 35 Kingsley Road, who was a British Red Cross volunteer working at Highbury Hospital in Moseley during World War I. Her role was described as: 'Supply of comforts for Stirchley - Occasional housemaids duty at Highbury'.

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