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Handsworth Riots,Sardul Marwa, Birmingham County Council

"Pictured on the left is Sardul Marwa, Birmingham County Council and Chairman of the local police liason committee, on the streets during the Handsworth disturbances of 1985. Many representatives from ...

Handsworth Riots.

"A tractor clears rubble from a burnt out building. Press reports claimed that up to 45 shops were either set on fire or looted during the disturbances of 85'." Pogus Caeser, February 2003.

Handsworth Riots.

"An elderly woman witnesses the extreme tension in her neighbourhood during the Handsworth disturbances." Pogus Caesar, February 2003

Handsworth Riots.

"An Asian man stands by a burnt out car.It was devastating to see vehicle after vehicle overturned and burnt to a crisp." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.

Handsworth Riots: Boy with bottle

"I saw this young man in one of the side streets of Handsworth during the disturbances. He said I could take the photograph as long as I did not identify him." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.

Handsworth Riots: Burnt out cars on Finch Road

"I would turn a corner and see another burnt out car, the heat was intense, the fumes choking..as a car's flames were extinguished another one would be set alight. All centred around the Lozells Road ...

Handsworth Riots: Burnt out garage

"A burnt out Transit van surrounded by twisted metal inside a garage. Scenes like this were very common during the Handsworth disturbances." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.

Handsworth Riots: Lozells Road

"On Lozells Road, there was a lot of confusion as the police blocked off the side streets. People were running back and forward, and in and out of alleyways, not knowing what would happen next." Pogus ...

Handsworth Riots: Petition to local police

"Journalist interviewing resident regarding submission of petition to police at Thornhill Road Police Station." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.

Handsworth Riots: Petition to Thornhill Rd Police Station

"During the Handsworth disturbances, members of the local community walk in peaceful protest to Thornhill Road Police Station, where they deliver a peaceful petition. Issues raised included police brutality, ...

Handsworth Riots: Petitioner talking to Police Officer

"People from the community were petitioning about false imprisonment and brutality and other concerns.. A man talks to a police officer after handing in a petition at Thornhill Road Police Station." Pogus ...

Handsworth Riots: Police talk with the community

"At the time, press reports stated that 300 police officers were drafted into Handsworth within 90 minutes, and up to 1500 police officers were eventually patrolling the area during the disturbances. ...

Handsworth Riots: Police with riotshields, Lozells Road

"Police had blocked off roads and were armed with riotshields. The crowds stood watching, now and again a brick or bottle would be thrown. It is important to remember this was not a race riot, as British, ...

Handsworth Riots: The Day After

"Youths surveying a burnt out shop on Lozells Road. News reports stated that between 45-50 shops were looted or burnt, including a Church, Garage, Public House and a Post Office." Pogus Caesar, February ...

Handsworth Riots: Young boys on Archibald Road

"Archibald Road and Lozells Road during the disturbances in 1985. The young boys are running away not knowing whether the police would charge at them." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.

Handsworth, a view through the wire

"The image of the barbed wire fence conjured up a feeling of unease in an already volatile situation. After the disturbances people still had their defences up." Pogus Caesar, February 2003

IWA Demonstration

Indian Workers Association, based in Handsworth, on a demonstration in Saltley.

IWA Demonstration

Indian Workers Association based in Handsworth on a demonstration in Nechells.