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 opening of Grove Lane Public Baths
Grove Lane Baths were opened on Monday 28th January 1907 by Councillor John White of the Baths and Parks Committee. The design was by J P Osborne (F.R.I.B.A.)
The opening of Moonlit Park
Children from Woodview Primary School parading into Moonlit Park during the opening ceremony. They are all decorated with stars and streamers, including the cunningly disguised shopping trolley at the ...
The opening of the Birmingham Show 1958
Birmingham Show 4th September 1958.
Eight year olds Compton Edwards and John Oakes waiting for the opening of the Birmingham Show in Handsworth Park.
The Palais De Danse - Sensation of the Midlands
This article was originally published in the "Brew 'Us Bugle" about the Palais De Danse in Ladywood.
On 20th December 1923 the Palais De Danse issued a souvenir of the third anniversary of the building. ...
The Shell Pool, Park Avenue
This was one of the landscaped pools laid out by Matthew Boulton in the grounds of Soho House.
In the 1880s when the Soho estate was being broken up it became part of the Shell Pool Grounds which was ...
The Sons of Rest, Handsworth. 22nd November 1949
The Sons of Rest movement was founded in Handsworth in 1927. A group of retired men met regularly in the bowling pavilion in the park, moving into a purpose built pavilion in 1930.
This photograph ...
The Swan Pool, Victoria Park, Handsworth
The Swan Pool, Victoria Park, Handsworth. A drawing by Hallsworth Waite
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Tony Daley , Footballer
"Born and raised in Newtown, Birmingham. Footballer Tony 'Boy Wonder' Daley is best remembered for his spell with Aston Villa Football Club from 1985 to 1994. Known for his electrifying speed and goal ...
Tony's Ballroom
Cover of a promotional brochure for Tony's Ballroom. The Ballroom was located next door to the Birmingham Hippodrome on Hurst Street and was a popular local dance venue.
Tower Ballroom
Advertising poster for the Tower Ballroom venue which was located at Edgbaston Reservoir. The Tower was a major local attraction, famous for its dances but also played host for rock concerts in later ...
Tower Ballroom official opening
Pamphlet for the official opening of the famous Tower Ballroom. This was conducted by the Mayor of Blackpool Alderman Thomas Fenton on the occasion of the fourth annual Valentine Ball of the Birmingham ...
Tower Ballroom wrestling
Another wrestling poster from the Tower Ballroom. the "bending" on the left is from the spine of the book it has been bound in. The event was promoted by Jack Callaghan Jnr sometime in the 30s probably. ...
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.
Trip to Weston-Super-Mare
The "Crusaders" residents trip about to set off for Weston-Super-Mare. These trips were organised by James Hobbes - centre manager fro the Community Centre in Gaywood Croft off Cregoe Street.
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 ...
Victoria Park
View down towards the fountain and lake.
Victoria Park Extension Medal (obverse)
This medal was issued to commemorate the opening of the extension to Victoria Park on Wednesday 30 March 1898. The Earl of Dartmouth opened the new gates on Hamstead Road with a silver key and declared ...