Yes, it's me Cilla - interview by Gillian Thomas
(Interviewd for The Planet while filming at Five Ways for "Work Is A Four Letter Word" in 1967).
"Please explain to your readers that I don't normally dress quite like this. I feel a bit like a balloon ...
YMCA Hostel on Bristol Street
The Hostel was opened in 1919 to cater for the large number of demobilised men in need of assistance with accommodation. In 1936 alone it was reported that 228 free beds had been provided and 1,027 free ...
Young Men in Handsworth Park
There was so little to do for young people in Handsworth that it was common for youths to hang around in the play park.
Youth of Handsworth
A group of youths take a break from football at the Laurel Road Sports Centre.
Zeppelin fighters in Birmingham - including Victoria Cross awardee William Leefe Robinson
The picture looks as though it was taken next to St Philip's Cathedral in Birmingham City Centre, possibly on Colmore Row as they are walking towards the Council House.
Sowrey is difficult to establish ...
Zeppelins!!
The threat and actuality of bombing raids by Zeppelins on Britain during the First World War prompted adverts such as these from insurance companies. The reality of raids such as that on the Midlands ...
Zigzag Bridge on a snowy day
The Zigzag bridge stands alongside the Aldridge Road. The "zigzags" enabled pedestrians to stand to one side as carts came along the road.
Zig-Zag Bridge, Perry Barr
The Zig-Zag Bridge, Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, in December 1930, showing the signal controlling traffic across the narrow bridge before it was restricted to pedestrian use after the new Aldridge Road ...