Throwback to Birmingham

Throwback to Birmingham

The Rotunda in Birmingham being built in 1964. Brummies loathed it at first but rallied round when the council planned to demolish it in 1993.  It was saved by English Heritage and given Grade 11 listed status. Anyone remember the roads...
Sutton Fun Run with Nikki and Darren

Sutton Fun Run with Nikki and Darren

Hello, my name is Nikki and I work for Jaffray Care a charity that provides care and support to people with complex health needs. Darren has lived at his home with Jaffray for 15 years and I have had the pleasure of working with him for almost 4 years. We all know the...
Jaffray Hospital then and now…….

Jaffray Hospital then and now…….

Built in 1885 with help from John Jaffray, the hospital took chronic cases transferred from Birmingham General Hospital.  It latterly housed EMI patients, and was closed around 1991 and demolished in 1994. Jaffray Nursing Home opened its doors in 1991 and was built in...