Description | File containing the particulars of sale of the property and estate known as 'Highfield, Selly Park Road, Selly Park, Birmingham'. The particulars consist of the auction guide and ground plan for the freehold residence, garden and grounds, 21 June 1928; the auction guide for six acres of freehold building sites comprising 'the remaining part of the Highfield Estate', 1 November 1928 and the illustrated particulars and plan of the freehold residence and grounds, 4 June 1929.There is also a further plan of the Highfield estate freehold building land showing the different lots for sale by auction. |
Administrative History | Highfield was the home of Professor Jordan-Lloyd, Professor of Surgery, University of Birmingham and his wife, Marian Jordan Lloyd. He died in 1913. The estate was put up for sale after the death of his wife. The later sale was at the direction of Mrs F.W. Cave-Browne-Cave. |
Custodial History | Former location: MSS 9/iv/5/13-16 |