Ashleigh Road was laid out for development in 1903 by a Birmingham butcher. Most of its 42 houses were built before the First World War and this book records their architects, describes their inhabitants, and notes the changes over the years, including the fall and rise in prices. One house has never been up for sale and several others have been occupied by the same families for over 50 years.

Born in 1934, Nigel Ian Cameron was educated at St Paul's School, London, and Pembroke College, Cambridge. Since his retirement as Midland Director of The Post Office, he has undertaken much genealogical and local history research.