Billesley Common
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Billesley Common is a recreational area of public open space in South Birmingham, England. It is situated along the Yardley Wood Road, between the suburbs of Moseley and Yardley Wood.
Birmingham's rugby football team, Moseley Rugby Football Club are leasing part of the common from Birmingham City Council for their pitches and clubhouse.
Billesley Common was first mentioned in 1774 as being 'common wasteland'.
[edit] References
- Victor Skipp (1987). The History of Greater Birmingham - down to 1830. V. H. T. Skipp. ISBN 0-9506998-0-2.
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