African Liberation Day 1979, Handsworth Park
Crowd at African Liberation Day. This is one of Vanley's most famous images. Many people from the community were present that day, and many claim to be able to see themselves in the picture.
African Liberation Day 1981
This photograph was taken on African Liberation Day in 1981 at Holyhead School. African Liberation Day was an annual event which included a demonstration, political speeches and cultural events at Holyhead ...
African Liberation Day 1981, Drumming Display
It was quite common for people from the Caribbean to be introduced to African culture and traditions, this was sometimes demonstrated by the pouring of libation or master drummers performing the opening ...
African Liberation Day, 1977
African Liberation Day demonstration 1977
Air Rifles at The Carnival
Air rifle shooting gallery from 1978. Hard to imagine this taking place today but it was very popular!
Al Sharpton, Political Activist
"Controversial black political activist and preacher. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Sharpton began preaching at the age of 4 and was ordained a minister at 10. He was greatly inspired by the teachings of ...
Alfred Knight VC - the road naming in his honour
The padre says a few words before the unveiling of Alfred Knight Way by his family. Standing to the right is Alfred's grand-daughter Anne Walsh.
Anderton Street celebrates
The residents are gathered to celebrate the coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The boy on the right in the white peaked cap is Ernie Pearce. Leslie Checkley, who donated the photograph, recalled ...
Anderton Street Coronation celebrations
Street party celebrating the coronation of George VI on May 12th 1937 at Westminster Abbey. This photograph was taken in the yard of 2 back Anderton Street.
Annual General Meeting
Placing votes for the Management Committee and Officers of the MVCA.
Annual General Meeting
Placing the votes for the Management Committee of the MVCA
Annual General Meeting
Counting the votes after the election.
Annual General Meeting
After the election there is entertainment.
Annual General Meeting
The newly elected management committee.
Annual General Meeting
The organisers count the ballot papers and write the results on the board. candidates votes for the MVCA Management Committee.
Annual General Meeting
Placing a vote for the Management Committee of the MVCA.
Annual General Meeting
Mr Su Van Nguyen makes a speech about the election of the Management Committee.
Annual General Meeting
Putting up the Band Roll before the Election.