Highbury Park 'Angry' Wall

Video showing the recently re-discovered 'Angry' Wall in Highbury Park. Built about 1900 by Joseph Chamberlain as a way of annoying his pacifist next-door-neighbour, the Cadbury family

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[grubbished]

It's interesting to hear that the clay cylinders are bombshell castings. I had heard they were simply wire moulds from a Chamberlain factory. It would be nice to know where you got your information - since it would be good material for brochures and the like.

Thanks again. Looking forward to seeing more. (End!)

[mullaney3]

I'm be honest, my information is based on hearsay. The advantage of producing videos like this, is that you find people who already have done research into Joseph Chamberlain or simple type walls will comment on here.

[grubbished]

The spite wall has been the focus of walking tours for some years, so opening it up is an encouragement for further activities. It's worth noting that bird nests are visible in the ivy, and that work proceeds with due regard to wildlife. The idea of making the area a wilderness walk is a bit self-contradictory, but if you are saying that some areas will be left wild, and that management techniques such as informal 'hedges' of old branches are laid down, then that seems a good compromise. (3)

[mullaney3]

The idea is to manage the wildlife parts that presently exist. If you don't manage them, then invasive species take over and you end up with a monoculutre.

Emmerson has already created piles of bricks next to this wall - not shown in the video - as a habitat area for slow worms

[redos12]

How about having ten park staff like there used to be with a massive park hut for staff and a bowling green, tennis courts, toilets, football pitches with goal posts etc like there used to be. Instead your babbling on about rocks which isnt going to stop kids being anti social. I see you dont mention the cruising that goes on in the park which could be dangerous for kids i.e condoms etc. Oh forgot your a Liberal so probably all for that lol.

[littlegreymen]

brilliant video. Joseph Chamberlain is my all time favourite British politician.

[friendofhighburypark]

Can Highbury Park have more rangers? Iv'e paid my council tax for 20 years and this is the first time I have seem someone with drive and vison in a hands on role. I expect this is a skilled job so fiding other motivated staff member could be a issue. I want my money spent on another ranger!!

[friendofhighburypark]

Can Highbury Park have more rangers? Iv'e paid my council tax for 20 years and this is the first time I have seem someone with drive and vison in a hands on role. I expect this is a skilled job so fiding other motivated staff could be a issue. wan my money spnt on another ranger!!

[friendofhighburypark]

I was in Highbury Park today it looks loads better!! I walked around the pond next to the walled garden. What a difference this has made to the park, the ranger was hard at work lifting logs and trimming the shrubs . This is a good example of the community taking back local resources that have been abused neglected and mismanaged in the past.

[yahqurban]

Brilliant get Birmingham on the map. 10/10

[blackrideruk]

I,m a local resident who walks the park about twice a week (for the past six years), I have never seen this wall. But I do see the ranger regularly going about his work. He has made such a difference in a short time. I would like to see more information about the history of the park on display and more seats in the park.

Keep up the good work!

[monkeyp0wer]

Probation Service have they come from Kittsgreen ?