Adam & Eve (Public House)
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The Adam & Eve is a public house
located on the corner of Bradford Street and Warner Street, in Deritend
, Birmingham
, England
. There has been a public house of this name in this location for at least 200 years.
The Adam & Eve is the only public house remaining on Bradford Street. At one time there were over twenty.
who incorporated Adam and Eve
in their crest.
Pubs in Deritend were also licenced by Bordesley
magistrates but their names were not recorded. Robinson appears in these records for 1787–1800 and so may also have been the landlord during this period.
The original building's layout is described in an 1837 rate book for Aston
. This lists a back-part, a washhouse, a stable and a house fronting Warner Street, as each part of the property was subjected to a separate rate.
who set about remodelling it. Large windows and fascia boards were added, making it similar to other pubs of the time. The internal floor space was restructured and an outdoor department was created. Toilets were also constructed in the rear yard.
Further modifications were made to the building in 1921 and 1928 when a smoke room and kitchen were added. An assembly room and dining room were also opened on the first floor. The new layout also incorporated indoor toilets, which made the pub rather up-market for the time.
The Adam & Eve was severely damaged during the Birmingham Blitz
and was never fully restored. Many of its neighbouring buildings were completely destroyed.
Public house
A public house, informally known as a pub, is a drinking establishment fundamental to the culture of Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. There are approximately 53,500 public houses in the United Kingdom. This number has been declining every year, so that nearly half of the smaller...
located on the corner of Bradford Street and Warner Street, in Deritend
Deritend
Deritend is an historic area of Birmingham, England, built around a crossing point of the River Rea. It is first mentioned in 1276. Today Deritend is usually considered to be part of Digbeth.-History:...
, Birmingham
Birmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. There has been a public house of this name in this location for at least 200 years.
The Adam & Eve is the only public house remaining on Bradford Street. At one time there were over twenty.
Name
The Adam & Eve is an uncommon pub name. However, it is connected to the drinks trade through the Worshipful Company of FruiterersWorshipful Company of Fruiterers
The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London originally and presently concerned with the fruit trade, and a notable charitable institution.-History:...
who incorporated Adam and Eve
Adam and Eve
Adam and Eve were, according to the Genesis creation narratives, the first human couple to inhabit Earth, created by YHWH, the God of the ancient Hebrews...
in their crest.
Original building
The future site of the Adam & Eve is marked on an estate plan drawn by Samuel Bradford in 1748. However its first recorded licensee, John Robinson, does not appear in the Warwick Licensing and Justices records until 1801.Pubs in Deritend were also licenced by Bordesley
Bordesley, West Midlands
Bordesley is an area of Birmingham, England and is part of the City's Nechells Ward.It is served by Bordesley railway station.It should not be confused with nearby Bordesley Green.-Notable residents :...
magistrates but their names were not recorded. Robinson appears in these records for 1787–1800 and so may also have been the landlord during this period.
The original building's layout is described in an 1837 rate book for Aston
Aston
Aston is an area of the City of Birmingham, in the West Midlands of England. Lying to the north-east of the Birmingham city centre, Aston constitutes an electoral ward within the council constituency of Ladywood.-History:...
. This lists a back-part, a washhouse, a stable and a house fronting Warner Street, as each part of the property was subjected to a separate rate.
Current premises
In 1889, the Adam & Eve was taken over by the Brewers Investment Corporation LtdBrewers Investment Corporation Ltd
The Brewers Investment Corporation Ltd was active in the Midlands during the late 19th century. Its registered offices were at Nos.3-4, County Chambers, Corporation Street, Birmingham....
who set about remodelling it. Large windows and fascia boards were added, making it similar to other pubs of the time. The internal floor space was restructured and an outdoor department was created. Toilets were also constructed in the rear yard.
Further modifications were made to the building in 1921 and 1928 when a smoke room and kitchen were added. An assembly room and dining room were also opened on the first floor. The new layout also incorporated indoor toilets, which made the pub rather up-market for the time.
The Adam & Eve was severely damaged during the Birmingham Blitz
Birmingham Blitz
The Birmingham Blitz was the heavy bombing by the Nazi German Luftwaffe of the city of Birmingham in the United Kingdom, beginning on 9 August 1940 and ending on 23 April 1943...
and was never fully restored. Many of its neighbouring buildings were completely destroyed.