Handsworth Park
Boys playing in Handsworth Park
Kents Farm, Grove Lane
Also known as Grove Farm. It was located at the junction of Grove Lane and Hinstock Road.
Main Entrance of Grove Lane Baths
The main entrance to the baths with the seperate entries for women and men clearly visible. The baths were opened on 28th January 1907.
Meeting for Lady Electors 1922
As in 1918, the parties at the 1922 General Election were keen to extract support from the female electorate. At this time the vote was restricted to all women over the age of 30. Two women were MPs - ...
Memorial of War Service of Handsworth Grammar School 1914 - 1918
Following the end of the First World War Handsworth Grammar School issued a memorial booklet to all those from the school who had served - pupils and masters alike. In addition to the list, which is available ...
Mike Jones interview
Mike Jones was born in Birmingham in 1926. Both his parents were both deaf and mute and, with no Welfare State to support them, life was a great struggle. His account of his childhood gives a vivid picture ...
Percy W. Cox - Building Contractor
Percy W.Cox traded as a builder from 54 Grove Lane, one door from the junction with Grove Avenue.
Advert taken from the programme for the Saint James' Church Fancy Fair held at the New Inns Assembly ...
Reading For Miss
This is one of the few Vanley Burke photographs with a title. Taken at Grove Lane Junior and Infant School, Handsworth in the 1970's.
Saint Peter's Church, Grove Lane, Handsworth
This photograph shows the time capsule that was placed under the foundation stone of Saint Peter's Church at the laying ceremony performed by local M.P. Ernest Mesey-Thomson.
Saint Peter's Church, Grove Lane, Handsworth
Saint Peter's Church, Grove Lane, Handsworth. The gathered throng of people were there to witness the laying of the foundation stone of the church by local M.P. Ernest Masey-Thomson.
Saint Peter's Church, Grove Lane, Handsworth.
Saint Peter's Church, Grove Lane, Handsworth. The gathered throng of people were there to witness the laying of the foundation stone of the church by local M.P. Ernest Masey-Thomson.
St Peter's Church, Handsworth
Interior of St Peter's Church, Grove Lane, Handsworth, looking towards the altar. According to the caption on this postcard view it is Easter 1908. This brick-built church, designed by J.A. Chatwin, had ...
The Grove
The Grove stands on the corner of Grove Lane and Oxhill Road. It was opened in 1891 and this picture was taken nearly a hundred years later in 1985.
The opening of Grove Lane Public Baths
Grove Lane Baths were opened on Monday 28th January 1907 by Councillor John White of the Baths and Parks Committee. The design was by J P Osborne (F.R.I.B.A.)