Byrne, Michael: Acocks Green. Tempus Publishing, 1997. 0752410393
Over 200 photos of old Acocks Green, with informative captions
Available from bookshops, and from local libraries
Kelly's Directories. The complete run of directories up to 1973/4 can be used for
reference in the Local Studies and History section of the Central library. These are
useful for tracing business activity as well as for private addresses, although people
renting accommodation were not normally listed.
Maps: copies of the
six inch and 1:10,000 maps and the 25 inch maps for Acocks Green can be found at Acocks
Green library as well as Local Studies and History.
Marks, John: Acocks Green on old picture postcards. Reflections of a Bygone Age, 1995.
0946245630
A selection of postcards, with captions
Available from bookshops and from local libraries
Skipp, Victor: Medieval Yardley. Phillimore & Co. Ltd.,1970.
0900592079
Photographs: the Local Studies and History section of the Central library has a huge
collection of photographs for reference. A smaller collection, also for reference, is
available at Acocks Green library. Library photographs may not be photocopied, but
photographic or digital copies may be purchased in some cases. Most of the photographs
cover the period from 1890 to 1970.
Wilmot, Frances:
Around 4 o'clock: memories of Sparkhill and Acocks Green. Brewin Books Limited, 1993
1858580250
Historical information on Acocks Green in general, and their café in particular.
Illustrated
Available from bookshops and from local libraries
