Austin Road United Church of God, Handsworth,

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Date:1970 - 1979 (c.)

Description:Men from Austin Road Church symbolically wash each other's feet. This commemorates Christ's washing of his disciples' feet at the Last Supper. This photograph was the inspiration for a painting of the same title by the Birmingham artist Barbara Walker, shown in 2002 in her exhibition Private Face,at the Midlands Art Centre. The man who is having his feet washed, Pastor Johnson was the first Pastor of Austin Road United Church of God.

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Religious and Cultural Celebrations Photography Immigration Handsworth Christianity Burke, Vanley Austin Road Church African & African Caribbean 1976 - 1999 (Late 20th Century)

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Creators: Mr Vanley Burke - Creator

Image courtesy of: Birmingham Central Library

Donor ref:Birmingham City Archives (5/2313)

Source: Birmingham Central Library

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