Billy Smart's Circus 1954 at Bingley Hall (pages 4-5)
The circus was visited by several distinguished visitors on the Scottish tour of the previous year, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester with their two boys and, perhaps most notably, Father Christmas.
Billy Smart's Circus 1954 at Bingley Hall (pages 6-7)
A page showcasing the zebras and the Billy Smart's zoo which accompanied the circus. On the facing pafe there is a profile of the Five Fellars who were a low-wire trapeze act.
Birchfield Harriers running track, Perry Barr
Birchfield Harriers running track, Perry Barr
Birchfield Harriers running track, Perry Barr
Birchfield Harriers running track, Perry Barr
Birchfield Harriers running track, Perry Barr
Birchfield Harriers running track, Perry Barr
Birchfield Harriers running track, Perry Barr
Birchfield Harriers running track, Perry Barr
Birchfield Harriers running track, Perry Barr
Birchfield Harriers running track, Perry Barr
Birchfield Road, Perry Barr
The unprepossessing Birchfield Road entrance to Perry Barr Stadium, the dog track and speedway circuit at the junction of Walsall and Aldridge Roads. From a private photographic survey of buildings demolished ...
Birchfield Road, Perry Barr
The entrance to Perry Barr Station, Birchfield Road, Perry Barr, in April 1959. Advertised prominently are football excursions for two Aston Villa games. From a private photographic survey of buildings ...
Birchfield Road, Perry Barr
The rather functional entrance to Perry Barr Station, Birchfield Road, Perry Barr, in April 1959. The railway passes beneath the road in this view looking north. From a private photographic survey of ...
Birmingham all year round swimming club
The club at Edgbaston Reservoir on Christmas Day 1910.
Birmingham Canal Reservoir
This nineteenth century engraving of the reservoir shows an idyllic place for leisure pursuits. The engraving was produced by James Granger of 40 Islington.
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Broad Street
The second Repertory Theatre in Birmingham was opened in 1971. Its predecessor is known as "The Old Rep" and can be found on Station Street. Over the years the "New Rep" on Broad Street has played host ...
Birmingham Show, Handsworth
At the Birmingham Show, Handsworth, in 1960. The show was held at Handsworth Park before it was transferred to Perry Park.
Birmingham Show, Perry Barr
Exhibition garden at the Birmingham Show, Perry Park, Perry Barr, in September 1985. The elderly gentleman appears to be Arthur Billitt, the television gardening expert and presenter.
Birmingham Show, Perry Barr
Some of those involved in the Birmingham Show, Perry Park, Perry Barr, in September 1985, including Miss Birmingham 1985 and a slightly disturbing rabbit.
Birmingham Show, Perry Barr
The Lord Mayor, Councillor F.W. Carter, presenting a bouquet at the Birmingham Show, Perry Park, Perry Barr, in September 1985, against a background of flower show exhibits.
Birmingham Show, Perry Barr
Gardeners' question time in front of the BBC Radio WM stand at the Birmingham Show, Perry Park, Perry Barr, in September 1985. Among the television gardening experts on view are Howard Drury, Geoff Amos ...