Coronation Medal of King George VI (reverse side)
Presented to local schoolchildren by Commander O.S. Locker Lampson MP to commemorate the Coronation of King George VI on 12 May 1937.
Couple Dancing at a Birthday Party
Behind the couple is an important detail in the picture. The calender behind comes from the first major black business in the area - Top Pops in Wolverhampton
Day Trip to Skegness
Young people from Handsworth on a day trip to Skegness
Day Trip to Skegness
Many African Caribbean families were unable to take annual one or two week holidays away from Birmingham, as a lot of white people did. Often people were saving up for a trip back to the Caribbean, or ...
Delroy Hutchinson, The Well Concert, Symphony Hall 2002.
Having received several awards for his vocal ability, he is also well known for his song writing and his voice training skills.
Display of Kathak Dancing
This was taken at a cultural event. It was not in one of the regular buildings used for such events.
Elderly Luncheon Club
Weekly Meeting at the Community Office.
Father Christmas comes to Lewis's
Advert printed in the Birmingham Evening Mail. Every year Lewis's Department Store in Birmingham City Centre would welcome Father Christmas. His arrival at the Grotto was preceded by a tour across Birmingham. ...
Funeral
Laying wreaths at bus drivers funeral.
Funeral
Funeral at Handsworth Cemetery
Funeral Car, Handsworth
This is the funeral of Vanley's Great Uncle, his Grandmother's Brother. The car is important in as much as the only time black people were ever seen in Rolls Royces were at weddings and funerals and ...
Funeral of a Bus Driver
Carrying the coffin at a bus drivers funeral
Funeral of a Bus Driver, Handsworth Cemetry
Funeral, Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ
Outside Bethel United Church, Gibson Road after a funeral service.
Funeral, Handsworth Cemetry
Hymns are sung round the grave at a funeral.
Funeral, Handsworth Cemetry
Future of the Community
Young girl and dragon at MVCA Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration.
Future of the Community
Young girl performs Vietnamese song in traditional Vietnamese dress.