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The murder of Thomas Bates occurred during an armed robbery in Birmingham, England, on 2 June 1962. Oswald Grey was convicted of the crime, and became the last person hanged at the city's Winson Green Prison. Grey maintained his innocence and doubt remains as to whether or not there was sufficient evidence against him.

Lee Bank was an inner city area of Birmingham, England. It was part of the Edgbaston and Ladywood wards, inside the Ring Road, which surrounds Central Birmingham.Lee Bank's neighbouring areas are Edgbaston, Ladywood, Highgate and Balsall Heath.Nearby is the former site of Matthew Boulton College before it moved to the Eastside, and a new development called Opal One consisting of student housing.

Park Central is a residential district situated in the south western area of Birmingham city centre (also known as Central Birmingham).The area is formally known as Lee Bank, on which Park Central is located, had become run down over time and required redevelopment. As a result, Crest Nicholson decided to develop the area with new mid and high rise properties.

St Asaph’s Church, Great Colmore Street was a Church of England parish church in Birmingham.