Pelham, Birmingham facts for kids

There is also a place called Pelham in Birmingham, Alabama

Pelham is a small area in Birmingham, England. It's part of a larger place called Alum Rock. You can find it where two other areas, Saltley and Ward End, meet. This area has some local shops. It used to have a cinema called the Capitol Cinema, but it closed in 1996.

What is Pelham?

Pelham is not an official place name. You won't find it on maps. Instead, it's a name that local people use. They use it to describe the area around where a famous old pub, the Pelham Arms, used to be. The pub was taken down in 2007.

How Did Pelham Get Its Name?

The name "Pelham" comes from the old pub, the Pelham Arms. People started calling the area by the pub's name. This is a common way for places in Birmingham to get their local names. For example, "The Fox And Goose" is a local name in Ward End. "The Broadway" is another example in Bordesley Green. And "The Scott Arms" names an area in Great Barr. These names stick even if the original buildings are gone.