Hello this is my first post on this forum so I hope it's in the correct place.
Whilst researching something entirely different I came across the Sydenham Hotel situate on the corner of Pershore Street.
In 1858 it was called Sydenham Palace Inn and the licenced Victuallers were James Nutt and John Painter who's partnership became "difficult" leading to a court hearing Nutt vs Painter and injunctions being required.
In 1859 they dissolved their partnership by mutual agreement with John Painter continuing alone at Sydenham Palace Inn.
Unfortunately I have no further information but hope this helps
Scipio
A listing for Edgbaston Street from the 1962 Edition of Kelly of Kelly's Trade Directory.
EDGBASTON STREET (5),
21 Spiceal street to 1 Pershore street. MAP G 5.
NORTH SIDE.
here is Pershore st
SOUTH SIDE.
43 Sydenham Hotel
44 Tay J. H. "butcher
48 Oscott Paper Converters Ltd
49 Phillips J. C. & Co. newsagts
49 & 50 Taylor H. B. & Co. Ltd. who. newsagts
51/S3 S. & U. Stores Ltd. departmental store
51/53 Sartorial Shops Ltd.men's outfitters
... here is Gloucester st ...
59, 63 to 71 Pryke R. Ltd. produce mers
60 Fatstock Marketing Corporation Ltd. (poultry dept)
62 Hollings Caf6 Ltd. dining rms
63 Pryke R. Ltd. produce mers
here is St. Martin's Market
65/71 Pryke R. Ltd. produce mers
I'm also posting an earlier photo of the Sydenham Hotel on the corner of Pershore Street.