Sonia Stevenson, Remission, The Well Concert, Symphony Hall 2002.
Remission started as a junior choir in the 1970's. They recorded their first album "A Change is Coming" in 1990. Sonia is a member of the original choir.
Spring Vale Hall
The Spring Vale shops and this hall were located on Lee Bank Middleway at the junction with Bristol Street. All of this area is part of the redevelopment plan for Lee Bank. The poster to the left reads: ...
St Paul's Trust Recycling Scheme
Here we see the converted milk float that was used to collect recycled material from schools and Local businesses in the Balsall Heath area. The project was set up by St Paul's Trust to improve the recycling ...
Statue of Joseph Sturge at Five Ways
The statue of Joseph Sturge stands in front of the Swallow Hotel at Five Ways. It was unveiled before a crowd of 12,000 on 4 June 1862. The sculptor was John Thomas who sadly died before the unveiling.
Joseph ...
Street art
This spray painting was on the hoardings next to the Attwood Green Community Centre. The painting was commisioned for an Open Day at the Centre by manager James Hobbs. Behind the hoardings the land was ...
Street Party on Shakespeare Road, Ladywood
Shakespeare Road, Ladywood, on the occasion of the street party held to mark the coronation of King George VI in 12 May 1937. A good time is clearly being had by all, everyone no doubt pleased to have ...
Streetwatch in Cheddar Road
Prostitution had been a blight on the area for decades and there had been many campaigns to deal with it. After this, the last of the prostitutes moved away from the area. The slogan on the board alludes ...
Summer School at Methodist Church on Coventry Road
Summer Schools were quite popular in the 1970's and 1980's as a means of supplementing the education of Black youngsters. At these schools emphasis was placed on history and culture and the three "r"'s....
Supplementary Education for Vietnamese Children
The children at Birmingham Vietnamese Community supplementary classes. The children have classes in subjects like English and Mathematics, and also are taught Vietnamese language and culture.
Supplementary Education for Vietnamese Children
MVCA organises supplementary education classes at the weekend and after school for Vietnamese children. Classes are held in subjects like English and Mathematics, and also on Vietnamese language and ...
Supplementary Education for Vietnamese Children
Supplementary school for Vietnamese children gives support in subjects like English and Mathematics, and also teaches Vietnamese language and culture.
Supplementary School, Handsworth
In the 1970's supplementary schools were set up. They took place on Saturday mornings with the aim of giving black children support with their lessons for example english and maths. They also educated ...
The Beach Street Gang
George Thorp (who owns the picture) says: There were gangs all over Ladywood but they shouldn't be confused with teenage gang violence which erupted throughout Britain in the late '50s. These gangs were ...
The Billiard Hall on Soho Road
The Birmingham Carnival 2003
Costumed leader of a troupe in the Birmingham Carnival procession, on Church Lane, Handsworth.
The Birmingham Carnival 2003
Masquerader in shades on a bright sunny day of the Birmingham Carnival, on Wellington Road, Handsworth.
The Birmingham Carnival 2003
Dancers following float in the Birmingham Carnival procession, as it passes through Wellington Road, Handsworth, on Sunday 3rd August 2003. The carnival began in 1984 as the Handsworth Carnival and this ...
The Birmingham Carnival 2003
Dancers in troupe getting down to the music in the Birmingham Carnival, on Church Lane, Handsworth.