The hall at the Attwood Green Community Centre
The Community Centre was on Gaywood Croft off Cregoe Street and was formerly used by the Midland Adult School Union. This was the main hall used for many activities including talks, conferences, discos, ...
The Horsefair in the fifties
This view of the Horsefair shows three buildings, all long since demolished as part of the road widening scheme. From left to right there is: The National Provincial Bank, The Red Cow Public House and ...
The Jewish Cemetery on Islington Row
The cemetery stood on the other side of what is now Lee Bank Middleway opposite Five Ways Railway Station and next to the railway line. It served the Jewish community for many years before falling into ...
The Jewish Cemetery, Five Ways
Memorial stone inside the former Cemetery at Five Ways. The inscription reads: "This burial ground (Betholom)is preserved by the Birmingham Hebrew Congregation in memory of the Jews of Birmingham buried ...
The Jewish Community
This gallery showcases some of the images connected with the Jewish community which are featured on this website. The community today is far smaller than in the past but it does still remain active. This ...
The Kennedy Memorial, St Chad's Circus, Birmingham
Although the memorial itself cannot be seen this photograph was taken at the unveiling of the Kennedy Memorial at St Chad's Circus, Birmingham, on 8 July 1968. The memorial, a colourful mosaic with a ...
The last tram in Ladywood
The last tram in Ladywood ran on 30 August 1947, and everyone hangs out of the windows to be photographed on this historic occasion. The tram was on the 33 route which ran from its Navigation Street terminus ...
The Long Jump
Although disused, Lee Bank Playing Fields was still there as of Summer 2004 when this picture was taken. It is the remains of the Long Jump which must have seen many budding Carl Lewises over the years. ...
The number 8
The number 8 making its way towards Five Ways. In this view some of the park trees are still saplings. In the background you can see the Burman's Factory awaiting demolition and to the right of that are ...
The Prince of Wales in Florence Street
In October 1932 the then Prince of Wales (later briefly Edward VIII) visited Birmingham and is here seen in Florence Street in a picture entitled 'Prince welcomed in the slums'. He is seen wearing a hat ...
The Queen Mother arriving at Nash House
View from Nash House as the Queen Mother arrives. She is leading the way in with the then Lord Mayor Ernest Apps. In the following group behind are some of the other dignitaries who accompanied her.
The Queen Mother at Nash House
The Queen Mother talking to local dignitaries during her visit to Nash House in 1957. The Mayor talking to her to the right is Ernest William Apps.
The Queen Mother at Nash House
The Queen Mother and the Lord Mayor greeting the crowds during her official visit to open the Bath Row Development. Nash House along with Avon and Lansdown make up the Y Blocks within the Great Colmore, ...
The Queen Mother leaving Nash House
The Queen Mother leaving Nash House after visiting some of the residents. Escorted by Mayor Apps she is heading back to the City Centre for the remainder of her day in Birmingham.
The Queen Mother was at the door
Evening Mail article about the Queen Mother's visit to Nash House. Mentioned in the article are local residents Sarah Badham, Dorothy Blackford, David Blackford and Raymond Quiney. To view the article ...
The remains of Haddon Tower
The day after Haddon Tower was demolished this was all that remained of it. A pile of rubble, perhaps two storeys high, being cleared away by the bulldozers. To see the demolition itself, have a quick ...
The schedule for the Queen Mother at Nash House
The Queen Mother visited Nash House in 1957. This is the schedule for when she arrived at Nash House from the Council House.
The Sentinels
View of Cleveland (left) and Clydesdale (right) Towers taken in 1971 which was the year of their completion. It is difficult now to imagine Birmingham without these on the skyline.