Atlas Works, Oozells Street, Ladywood
On this page from the Atlas trade catalogue "Book of Beds" we have a child's mattress. It features the "irresistable appeal" of Snow White and The Seven Dwarves who were among several Disney characters ...
Atlas Works, Oozells Street, Ladywood
The nursery suite from the "Book of Beds" trade catalogue published in 1954 by the Atlas Works on Oozells Street.
Atlas Works, Oozells Street, Ladywood
The "utilitas Bed table" from the "Book of Beds" trade catalogue for Atlas Works in Ladywood. The bed table is an "incomparable convenience" with a walnut veneer and can be tilted with the touch of a ...
Atlas Works, Oozells Street, Ladywood
The impressive large factory of Atlas Works stood on Oozells Street. This illustration is taken from the "Book of Beds" which was their trade catalogue. Some of the pages from their catalogue are in this ...
Atlas Works, Oozells Street, Ladywood
A folding playpen in hardwood with coloured beads from the "Book of Beds" trade catalogue from Atlas Works. Carriage is paid on four or more so clearly this was an item they felt was likely to be picked ...
Atlas Works, Oozells Street. Ladywood
The "double decker" two tier bedstead from the "Book of Beds" trade catalogue by Atlas Works of Ladywood.
Avon and Nash Houses off Grant Street
This is an undated picture but certainly early seventies. It is a view taken from the park area looking towards the back of Avon and Nash houses.
Avon House
One of the Y Block developments constructed in the nineteen fifties. The three blocks were part of what was known as the Bath Row Development and so the names were all chosen with a Bath theme: Avon after ...
Bab-ES-SIQ, Petra by David Bomberg
The painting is owned by Birmingham Musuem and Art Gallery. David Bomberg, who had originally come out to Palestine under the auspices of the Zionist Organisation, painted many scenes at Petra in 1924. ...
Back garden at 271 Balsall Heath Road
Pamela and Keith Whitehouse and friend Stephen Blakemore, relax in the garden with pet dog ‘Trudy`. Keith says “The garden was large with a number of trees including apple trees”. Beyond the fencing can ...
Bakers Builders, Woodfield Road
W.E. Baker and Sons Ltd were based at 39 Wooodfield Road on the west side of the road between the junctions with Highgate Road and Ombersley Road. They were trading from there for many decades. The names ...
Bakers Builders, Woodfield Road
W.E. Baker and Sons Ltd were based at 39 Wooodfield Road on the west side of the road between the junctions with Highgate Road and Ombersley Road. They were trading from there for many decades. This is ...
Bakers Builders, Woodfield Road
W.E. Baker and Sons Ltd were based at 39 Wooodfield Road on the west side of the road between the junctions with Highgate Road and Ombersley Road. They were trading from there for many decades. The names ...
Baldwin's Paper Mill, Morville Street
Baldwin's paper mill on Morville Street can be seen in the background of this photograph, taken c.1960. The new maisonettes in the Browning Street redevelopment area are taking shape.
Balsall Heath Panthers
Balsall Heath Panthers was the original name of the present day Sandwell Cycle Speedway Club. The club was founded in 1948 and raced on a bomb site in Balsall Heath Road. A gentleman by the name of Charlie ...
Balsall Heath Panthers Cycle Club
Racing on their track which was a converted former bomb site on Balsall Heath Road.
Balsall Heath Panthers Cycle Club
Racing on their track which was a converted former bomb site on Balsall Heath Road.
Balsall Heath Panthers Cycle Club
A crowd watching the Panthers in action on their track alongside Balsall Heath Road.