Freddie McGregor, Jamaican Vocalist
"Freddie McGregor, once a member of legendary vocal group The Claredonians and one of Jamaica's most gifted reggae singers, he has collaborated with artists including, Judy Mowatt and Sugar Minott. Recording ...
Free South Africa graffiti on wall in Handsworth
"'Free South Africa' message on wall in Handsworth. This may have been written before or after the 1985 riots, but it was a sentiment echoed by much of the local community." Pogus Caesar, February 2003 ...
Graffiti, The top of Handsworth
"In 1986, there were a lot of slogans written all over Handsworth, in this instance the words say it all. After the 1985 disturbances there was increased media interest,the government were also promising ...
Graffitti, Handsworth
"Graffiti on a wall in Linwood Road, Handsworth....the words say it all." Pogus Caesar, February 2003
Handsworth Market
"Handsworth Market was usually bustling with stallholders and shoppers from varied cultural backgrounds. Selling everything from saris, sweet potatoes and reggae tapes, immediately after the disturbances ...
Handsworth Riots
"A man looks on during the Handsworth disturbances." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.
Handsworth Riots
"There were groups of people standing around in disbelief, trying to come to terms with what had happened in their community. Would things ever be the same again?" Pogus Caesar, February 2003.
Handsworth Riots Burnt out car
"Another burnt out car during the Handsworth disturbances. For the moment the silence was eerily quiet, the anguish was not knowing what would happen next." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.
Handsworth Riots, Amango, Poet/Activist
"During the Handsworth disturbances of 1985. Amango, a poet and activist talks to local people, he is attempting to calm the situation down as tempers were running very high." Pogus Caeser, February 2003....
Handsworth Riots, Archibald Road
"There were times of stillness and calm throughout the Handsworth disturbances of 1985, then without warning an eruption of bottles and bricks, the situation was extremely tense. It seemed as though the ...
Handsworth Riots, Archibald Road corner of Lozells Road
"On this occasion I was trapped between a group of youths, the road was strewn all kinds of debris and the guy in front of me was getting ready to throw a bottle. When you're in a situation with bricks ...
Handsworth Riots, Burnt out Telephone Box, 1985
"During the disturbances a lot of public property was vandalised and set ablaze. This phone box was just one of the casualties melted beyond repair." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.
Handsworth Riots, Damaged Shop on Lozells Road
"Boys inside burnt out shops. Major parts of Lozells Road were burnt and destroyed during the Handsworth disturbances. Even now when I visit Lozells Road the area is not the same as before." Pogus Caesar, ...
Handsworth Riots, Lozells Road
"Asian elders on Lozells Rd, the scene of the disturbances that have devastated the community, leaving 2 people dead, 2 unaccounted for and over 35 injured." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.
Handsworth Riots, Lozells Road
"During the Handsworth disturbances, members of the local community disperse as Police Officers look on." Pogus Caesar, February 2003
Handsworth Riots, Lozells Road
"The community was inflamed by what happened by the Villa Cross public house, police arrested a young black man after a minor traffic offence and devastating events events quickly escalated from there." ...
Handsworth Riots, Lozells Road
"Asian men reflecting on the disturbances." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.
Handsworth Riots, Lozells Road
"I felt utter despair for the elderly people of Handsworth. At the same time there were pockets of people regrouping, and riot police were sealing off many of the side streets." Pogus Caesar, February ...