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Yardley is a very extensive parish, about 4 miles from Birmingham. The soil is fruitful, and the neighbourhood exceedingly pleasant, abounding with numerous gentlemen’s seats and villas. It is divided from Warwickshire by the river Cole, over which are several bridges. The parish contained according to the last census, 2753 inhabitants.

The CHURCH, dedicated to St. Edburgh, is a very fines structure, exhibiting various specimens of the English style of architecture. It has a square tower, and a massive and beautifully-proportioned spire. Rev. Henry Gwyther, Vicar; Mr. Henry Spry, Clerk. Service – 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
The CHAPEL at Hall Green is a large and commodious brick building. Rev. J. W. Harte, Incumbent; Mr. W. Knowles, Clerk. Service – 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
There is a DISTRICT CHURCH at Yardley Wood. Rev. Alfred Clifton, Incumbent; Mr. Shipton, Clerk. Service – 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
There is a CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL at Rushall Lane. No stated minister. Service – 11 a.m., 2 30 and 6 p.m.
There is an ENDOWED SCHOOL near the church, with a branch at Hall Green. Mr. James Chell, Master of the School at Yardley; Mr. Thomas Swinburn, Master at Hall Green.
There is a NATIONAL SCHOOL in the village. Sarah Wilde, Mistress. Average number of scholars, 30.
The COUNTY POLICE STATION is in the Coventry Road. John Hall, Officer.

Source: Billings Directory of Worcestershire 1855