The Silver Screen, 1990
"We did the history of cinema – the silver screen - as a float. The paintings were done by Mark Reilly. He did all our backdrops. He used to be a scout leader too. " Pat Johnson
The Sir Charles Napier Public House, Gooch Street
This pub is on the corner of Bissell Street. General Sir Charles James Napier,(August, 10, 1782 – August 29, 1853), was a general of the British Empire and the British Army's Commander-in-Chief in India, ...
The sound of drums
When the drums led the parade in the new century, you could hear it coming.
The statue in place at the new church centre
Designed and carved by Des Berry the sculptor and installed at the Church Centre on the corner of Edward Road and Mary Road in 1980
The Tram Depot on Moseley Road
The last steam trams ran at New Year, 1906, so the depot on the Moseley Road which opened in 1907 was used only for electric trams. The building itself, with its magnificent appearance was specially designed ...
The Victoria Public House on Runcorn Road
This has now closed down. It is still there in situ at the Moseley Road end of Runcorn Road.
Tindal St School
Opened in 1880 to accomodate 813 children who paid fees ranging between 1d and 3d. Tindal Schools (boys, girls and infants) were regarded as shining examples of excellence and achieved consistently higher ...
Tindal Street Junior and Infant School
Tindal Street Junior and Infant School opened in 1880 to accommodate 813 children who paid fees ranging between Id and 3d. Originally the Boys, Girls and Infants were all treated as separate schools, ...
Training Children 1978
A ride for children named "Tingha and Tucker Railway". "Tingha and Tucker" were popular children's TV characters from the 60s.
Tram Depot workforce
These workman are gathered just outside the main entrance to the tram depot on Moseley Road. Although undated it is probably from the early years of the depot, pre First World War. The gentleman to the ...
Travel Agents etched glass window
The increasing Asian population of the area saw a steady rise in the number of travel agents specialising in flights to India, Pakistan and the arab states amongst other locations. There are many in the ...
Trip to Cannon Hill Park
The Whitehouse family (from Balsall Heath Road) enjoy a day out at Cannon Hill Park. Fred and Muriel with children L-R, Pamela, Diana - holding the youngest Paul, with Keith next to mom.
Uncle's Home Store on Ladypool Road
Ladypool Road has been a major shopping thoroughfare for over a hundred years. Although the names have changed it still serves the local community today as it always has done. The tops of the shops reveal ...
Up The 'Pool (A day trip to Blackpool)
The Whitehouse family from Balsall Heath Road enjoying a day trip to Blackpool.
Fred and Muriel Whitehouse with three of their kids, Brian (top), Keith (centre) and the youngest Paul. Paul holds the ...
Varna Road
Bomb damage on Varna Road, Balsall Heath during World War Two, 1941 (the area was one of the first to be redeveloped in the 1960's and the road was completely demolished and no longer exists)
Vegetables display
There are many grocers in Balsall Heath who provide a great deal of vegetables for sale. Here we see a display including onions and garlic on sale on Ladypool Road. Picture taken by pupils from Anderton ...
View from St Paul's Church
In the 1970s most of Balsall Heath between Moseley Rd and Pershore Road was demolished to make way for new developments. The top of Moseley Road Library can be seen in the front of the picture and Mount ...
Wedding at St John's in George Street
Christie (Chris)Bartley the second eldest Bartley child gets married. Here the wedding party are outside the church of St John in George Street. Chris is just right of centre in the dark suit, his bride ...