Claim To Fame
Bartley Reservoir is a reservoir for drinking water. It covers 46 hectares of countryside and it is well known as the place where Bill Oddie did a lot of his early birdwatching, and features in his books (notably Bill Oddie's Gone Birding) and television programmes. His first ever published article, for the West Midland Bird Club's annual report, was about the birds of the reservoir.
The reservoir is also used by Bartley Sailing Club and nearby schools and activity clubs frequently visit to take part in watersports activities such as sailing and canoeing.
Kelli Dayton (also known as Kelli Ali) is a female vocalist most recognized for being lead singer for the trip-hop group Sneaker Pimps, grew up in Bartley Green.
Jane Bunford, the tallest person ever to have lived in the United Kingdom, who reached a height of 7 feet 11 inches (2 m), lived in Bartley Green until her death at her home on 1 April 1922. Her hair also measured 8 feet 1 inch (2 m).
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