Heathfield Hall, Handsworth
Heathfield Hall, Handsworth.
Formerly the residence of James Watt, Heathfield was occupied by George Tangye at the time of this photograph.
Heathfield Hall, Handsworth
Heathfield Hall, Handsworth.
Formerly the residence of James Watt, it was occupied by George Tangye at the time the photograph was taken.
Heathfield Hall, Handsworth
Heathfield Hall, Handsworth.
Formerley the residence of James Watt, at the time of this photograph, the residence of George Tangye.
Heathfield Hall, Handsworth
Heathfield Hall, Handsworth
Formerley the residence of James Watt, occupied at the time of this photograph, by George Tangye.
Invitation to the Consecration of St Mary's Church
An invitation for John Benjamin Stone to attend the consecration of the restored church by the Bishop of Lichfield. Stone and his family had many connections in the area; his brother James and family ...
J.E. Caswell - Groceries and Provisions
Joseph Caswell was a grocer. Number 75 is three doors from the Villa and Hall Road junctions.
From 'Handsworth Church Calendar 1937' by B. A. Porter.
James Vose Soloman - Surgeon
A Biography of James Vose Soloman from the Handsworth Magazine.
The late Mr James Vose Solomon, F.R.C.S., of whom our frontispiece is a speaking likeness, resided for many years at Villa-franca, Hamstead ...
James Watt burial at Handsworth Parish Church
The burial place of James Watt. Watt died on August 19th 1819 at his home, Heathfield House. He was laid to rest next to his old friend and colleague Matthew Boulton in Saint Mary's Churchyard.
John Satchell - Deacon and Politician
This is an abridged version of his biography from the Handsworth Magazine. The full version is available as a download. The house where he died was owned by his son Ernest Percy Satchell (a surgeon)and ...
Lilian - Lingerie and gown specialist
Lilian's under the ownership of I.L. Peevor trade at number 35 Hamstead Road. This was located between the junctions of Terrace Road and Norwood Grove.
From 'Handsworth Church Calendar 1937' by B. ...
Lych Gate of Saint Mary's Church
As credited on the image, the church is often familiarly known as Handsworth Old Church.
Mademoiselle Monte - Fortune Teller
An advert for one of the attractions held at the Saint Mary's Church Bazaar in favour of raising funds for the National Schools in Handsworth. Held over the period 14th-19th October 1893.
As neither ...
Men at work, Handsworth
"Men at work in Lozells, Hamstead Road area of Handsworth." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.
Oxhill Road
Herbert William and Kate Emma Tonks lived at 159 Oxhill Road in the early part of the twentieth century. Herbert's business was as a Brass Founder. Despite being the proud owner of a works van, Mr Tonks ...
Park Hill House
Park Hill House was built in 1831 and was situated between Hamstead Hill and Hamstead Hall Road. The most famous occupant was Charles Palmer, a brewer, who lived there in 1898. Palmer achieved some fame ...
Plan of Soho
A nineteenth century plan of Matthew Boulton's Soho by then in the ownership of his son, Matthew Robinson Boulton. The Mint is clearly visible to the right of the factory. By 1788 Boulton had six presses ...
Rev Prebendary R. Hodgson (Rector Of Handsworth)
This is an abridged version of the biography from the Handsworth Magazine Volume 1 January 1895. The full biography is available as a download.
We have much pleasure in now presenting our readers with ...
Saint Mary's Church, Handsworth
Saint Mary's Church, Handsworth