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A Rhubarb Hoax in Handsworth
A newspaper cutting from the "Handsworth News" June 30th 1888.
This cutting gives an account of a practical Joke played on a Mr Tomlin, who owned fields in Queens Head Lane.
Someone spread a story ...
A Runaway Horse
A newspaper cutting from the "Mercury" June 1906.This sketch is taken from the G.H. Osborne Newscuttings collection. A short article in the Handsworth Herald describes the incident as follows:
"On Monday ...
A Skeleton at Handsworth
A newspaper cutting from the "Handsworth Herald", 12th November 1892. A short article which gives an account of the discovery of a human skeleton in Douglas Road. A small boy had alerted Detective Deacey ...
A Survey of the Township of Handsworth, 1794
Extract from Vestry Minutes of St Mary's Church, Handsworth.
"At a Vestry Meeting held in Handsworth Church on the 22nd April 1794. It was resolved that Mr Bishton and Mr Fowler, the Commissioners appointed ...
A Tale of Starvation
A newspaper cutting from the Handsworth Herald, May 13th 1905. This is a report on the discovery of a semi-concious man being found lying in Rocky Lane.
It was later discovered by Police-constable Potts ...
A. Pountney Shoe Repairs
Arthur Pountney is listed in the Trade Directory of the time as a Boot Repairer. Number 226 is near to the junction with Wellington Road.
From 'Handsworth Church Calendar 1937' by B. A. Porter.
Aaron Mapp, Gilroy Brown
"Aaron Mapp & Gilroy Brown at West Midlands Ethnic Minority Arts Service office Holyhead School, Handsworth. Aaron Mapp was an actor with 'Dark Movers' theatre group. At the time of writing he is the ...
Abstract of indenture of mortgage of a messuage in Handsworth
Abstract of indenture of mortgage from William Hodgetts of Handsworth, yeoman, to William Newey of Handsworth, yeoman, of a messuage with appurtenances and lands in Handsworth.
Creation: 21 September ...
Abstract of indentute of mortgage of messuage in Handsworth
Abstract of indenture of mortgage from William Hodgetts of Handsworth, yeoman, to William Newey of Handsworth, yeoman, of a messuage with appurtenances and lands in Handsworth.
Creation: 21 September ...
'Accent on Youth'
Photograph by Ruth Handley, nd.
Ruth Handley(1899-1957)was renowned as a specialist in portrait photography. Mostly known for her photographs of actors and actresses who visited her Handsworth studio.
This ...
Acupuncture Statuette
Photographed in a show window on the Soho Road. The statue shows the acupuncture points all over the body! If you bought this statue or know where it is, why not tell the Digital Handsworth Project via ...
Admiral Jerry, Reggae DJ
"Admiral Jerry a Handsworth based DJ, talking to the media during the Handsworth disturbances. Jerry performed on the local reggae sound system circuit. In 1985 he was featured on the track 'Demonstrate' ...
Advert for William Bruckshaw - Butcher
William Bruckshaw traded at 139 Soho Road, which is located near to the junction with Waverhill Road.
The advert is from the Handsworth Church Bazaar of October 1893.
Advertisement for Military Ball
Military Ball advertisment for 1st Staffordshire Rifle Volunteers, Handsworth Companies held at the Town Hall, Birmingham on Friday 9th March 1883.
Advertisement for "Gowns by Gweneth"
This advertisment for a dressmaker is from 'Handsworth Church Calendar 1937' by B. A. Porter.
Advertisement for Adcock's Garage, Church Vale
Advertisment for Adcock's garage, Church Vale, from 'Handsworth Church Calendar 1937' by B. A. Porter.
Advertisement for Alfred J Page
Advertisment for Alfred J Page who supplied milk, butter and cream. From 'Handsworth Church Calendar 1937' by B. A. Porter.
Advertisement for Arthur Hand, Painter, Decorator and General Property Repairer
This advertisment for Arthur Hand who was a Painter, Decorator and General Property Repairer is from the 'Handsworth Church Calendar 1937' by B. A. Porter.