I once saw an old map that had the boundary of Aston extending as far as Small Heath
The Domesday Book of 1086 records... The population comprised 30 villeins, 12 bordars and one serf.
Quote from: dave.woodhall on December 10, 2010, 05:04:48 PMThe Domesday Book of 1086 records... The population comprised 30 villeins, 12 bordars and one serf. So even back then we were the biggest team, 30 Villans, 12 Baggies and a Bluenose?
Anywhere north of Worcester and south of Stafford is in Birmingham as far as I'm concerned.
Quote from: Mark Kelly on December 11, 2010, 12:16:32 AMQuote from: dave.woodhall on December 10, 2010, 05:04:48 PMThe Domesday Book of 1086 records... The population comprised 30 villeins, 12 bordars and one serf. So even back then we were the biggest team, 30 Villans, 12 Baggies and a Bluenose? Quality!
Quote from: charlie659 on December 11, 2010, 08:56:31 AMQuote from: Mark Kelly on December 11, 2010, 12:16:32 AMQuote from: dave.woodhall on December 10, 2010, 05:04:48 PMThe Domesday Book of 1086 records... The population comprised 30 villeins, 12 bordars and one serf. So even back then we were the biggest team, 30 Villans, 12 Baggies and a Bluenose? Quality!Absolutely !!
Anyone got a link for the real size..I am too focussed on landmarks in town..funny how Brummies from suburbs still refer a trip to the centre as 'gooing into town' as opposed to the the shops in Kings Heath, Moseley, Alum Rock or whereever.If we knew the boundaries maybe we could get as far as the Forest of Arden and include the Bard as a Villein? Certainly there are enough from round there these days. I don't doubt Will would have been a fan...he did his bit in making reference to the game. Of course he'd be a Villa fan; who else is there!'Love all, trust a few and do harm to no one'. That's tennis, I think, but I'll find a footie quote from him somewhere.