Lee Crescent - by Year Five at Woodview School
This view was taken by the children while on a walking tour of the area where they go to school. Lee Crescent is noted for it's beautiful Georgian houses. At one time the grass bank the middle and right ...
Local History Field Trip - by Year Five at Woodview
A gallery of photographs taken by Year Five on their trip around the area looking for signs of the past and the changes in the present. Some of the captions here were also written by the children.
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McDonalds Drive-In Restaurant
The McDonald's restaurant occupies a site on the junction of Lee Bank Middleway and Bristol Road. Prior to the building of McDonald's this site was occupied by the Abc/ Bristol Cinema.
McDonald's Restaurant - by Year Five at Woodview
The restaurant is on the Bristol Road. This is a great picture from the class - the captured reflections are amazing.
McDonald's sign - by Year Five at Woodview
The McDonald's sign in the pavement outside. This is at the drive through restaurant just off Lee Bank Middleway.
New classroom at Lee Bank Primary School
Promotional picture taken for the brochure for the newly opened Lee Bank Primary School.
New Student block at Bristol Street/ Lee Bank Middleway
The building is across the road from McDonalds. It's by the main road called Bristol Road. It's a very tall building and it's just getting built. (This image was taken by children from year Five at Woodview ...
Number 55A Lee Crescent
In the distance are the tower blocks of Lee Bank. This photograph would appear to be the back of 55A on Lee Crescent.
Official opening of Lee Bank Primary School
Princess Alexandra speaking at the official opening ceremony of Lee Bank Primary School. Second left in the picture is the Lord Mayor who at that time was Harold Edward Tyler.
Opening of Lee Bank Primary School
HRH Princess Alexandra meets teaching staff and dignitaries during the official opening of Lee Bank Primary School.
Opening of Lee Bank Primary School
HRH Princess Alexandra unveiling the plaque at the official opening of Lee Bank Primary School.
Opening of Lee Bank Primary School
The first pages of the school diary by the first headteacher Denis Lyons. The extract reads as follows (use the "zoom" button to read the original clearly):
"The new school began its life as a Junior ...
Pitts & Phillips, builders and decorators, Lee Bank
The premises of Pitts & Phillips, builders, plumbers and painters, were at 25 Bristol Road, Lee Bank, on the corner of Stone Road. This photograph was taken in 1923, but the company had been at this address ...
Princess Alexandra at Lee Bank Primary School: The newspaper report
Holiday children at school are told by princess: "You deserve the best"
The new Birmingham caught Princess Alexandra by surprise when she walked to the top floor of Lee Bank Primary School during her ...
Princess Alexandra opening Lee Bank Primary School
This exhibition shows some of the preparation that went into the official opening of Lee Bank Primary School in April 1967. This picture is of the Princess meeting pupils and was first published in the ...
Railings - by Year Five at Woodview
These railings were photographed during the walking tour of the area conducted with Year Five. The children took digital cameras and were invited to take pictures of whatever they found interesting.
Railings outside St James's Church - by Year Five at Woodview
This building used to be St James's church. It is apartments now. People are going to live in there.
Reflections at McDonalds - by Year Five at Woodview School
Picture taken during the walking tour of the area around the school. This reflective sign is on the front of the McDonald's drive through restaurant by the Lee Bank Middleway/ Bristol Road island.