Aeronaut and Entertainer: The exploits of Lempriere
Lieutenant George Philip Lempriere of Handsworth was famous throughout Great Britain and Europe for his balloon ascents and parachute descents. He is recognisable as a Jules Verne "Phileas Fogg" personality ...
Alderman Dr Louis Glass, Lord Mayor of Birmingham
Louis Glass, who was born in 1903 in Burton-on-Trent, qualified as a doctor and then, in 1929, was elected onto Birmingham City Council for the Ladywood ward. The committees on which he served reflect ...
Alderman Glass
Louis Glass, who was born in 1903 in Burton-on-Trent, qualified as a doctor and then, in 1929, was elected onto Birmingham City Council for the Ladywood ward. The committees on which he served reflect ...
Alston Street
Coley's Privision Shop at the junction with Johnstone Street. Both streets have since been demolished but this crossroads lies near to Rodney Close.
Alton Ellis, Jamaican Vocalist
"Alton Ellis, originally a dancer, started singing in the 1950s, his unique vocal style was influenced by the black churches. Over the past 25 years he performed many times at the Santa Rosa / Rialto ...
'And Most Divinely Fair'
Photograph by Ruth Handley, nd. Process: plastika.
Ruth Handley(1899-1957)was renowned as a specialist in portrait photography. Mostly known for her photographs of actors and actresses who visited ...
Anderton Street
Norman Bartlam writes that: This picture and others like it filled the pages of the local press as a prelude to a visit to the area by Housing Minister Richard Crossman. After the ministerial visit, which ...
Anderton Street
Josephine Codling lived at 115 Anderton Street. She is seen here holding her son Ricky and (on the right) her friend's son David Bannister.
Anderton Street Recreation Ground
Taken circa 1955. The two little boys are Ray and Graham Usher.
'Anita in Black'
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 ...
Arthur Heard and Dennis Perks with giant Delphiniums
Taken in Handsworth Park.
At bay in Mary Street
Andy’s camera encapsulated his younger brother’s early life being brought up in Balsall Heath.
It is 1949, Shay is 7 years old and is dressed for Holy Communion. This picture was taken outside the Bartley’s ...
At play in Kensington Avenue, Roshven Road
These children are gathered for the camera at the end of the 1940's or maybe 1950. This is from the collection of Diane Stead.
(Back row left to right)Robert Moore, Lesley Dean,Raymond Taylor.
(Front ...
Atlas Works, Oozells Street
Hardwoood enamelled autocot made by Atlas Works on Oozells Street. From the "Book of Beds" which was their Trade Catalogue.
Atlas Works, Oozells Street
Atlas Works were located on Oozells Street and produced many items for the bedroom including full suites and nursery items. As can be seen here they also produced other more varied items such as the bedrest ...
Atlas Works, Oozells Street, Ladywood
This page is from the "Book of Beds" which was Atlas Works' Trade Catalogue for their products. This image is of "The Klito" - the inexpensive solid oak bedstead. Carriage is paid if you ordered four ...
Atlas Works, Oozells Street, Ladywood
The plycene mattress "triumphantly tested with half a ton on for 24 hours" from the "Book of Beds" trade catalogue from Atlas Works.
Atlas Works, Oozells Street, Ladywood
From Atlas comes the "Cabinetta shut-up bed". A combination of different woods and with the draw of an "untearable white duck platform".