Funeral Car, Handsworth

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Date:1980 - 1989 (c.)

Description:This is the funeral of Vanley's Great Uncle, his Grandmother's Brother. The car is important in as much as the only time black people were ever seen in Rolls Royces were at weddings and funerals and more often funerals. Hudson's Funeral Directors were based where the Asian Funeral Directors are now in Holyhead Road.

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Religious and Cultural Celebrations Photography Migration & Immigration Immigration Handsworth Community Activities Burke, Vanley African & African Caribbean 1946 - 1975 (Mid 20th Century)

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Creators: Mr Vanley Burke - Creator

Image courtesy of: Birmingham Central Library

Donor ref:Birmingham City Archives (5/3251)

Source: Birmingham Central Library

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