Brighton Road Bridge
Construction of the new railway bridge and the widening of Brighton Road, 1924
Brighton Road Post Office
One of the many beautiful red brick buildings in the Balsall Heath area; despite the name it is in fact on the junction of Cromer Road and Moseley Road and not Brighton Road, which lies opposite. The ...
Brighton Road railway bridge
View of the bridge after completion of maintenance work.
Brought To Book
Browsing for bargain books at the Balsall Heath Carnival. The gentleman in the forground has found a Len Deighton thriller.
Brunswick Road
Brunswick Road, Balsall Heath during demolition in the 1970's
Brunswick Road Street party
This party was held to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The man to the right in the dark suit and hat, shaking hands, is local councillor Percy Shurmer.
By the sword reflected
Ornate sword handle and scabbard on display in a gift shop in Ladypool Road. The shop sells a wide range of home accessories. Picture taken by pupils from Anderton Park Primary School as part of a project ...
Cannon Hill Park
The gatehouse entrance to Cannon Hill Park on the corner of Speedwell Raod and Pershore Road
Cannon Hill Park Lake
The smaller of the two boating lakes. These were constructed and drained for the opening of the park in 1873.
Carnival Float
A carnival float from the 1981 Balsall Heath Carnival
Carnival Posters 2000
"It’s one of the most effective forms of advertising for the event. I always think it’s quite exciting when I spot the first poster in a window. You think its happening, its real now." Ian Edwards.
The ...
Carnival Posters from 1981
"It’s one of the most effective forms of advertising for the event. I always think it’s quite exciting when I spot the first poster in a window. You think its happening, its real now." Ian Edwards.
The ...
Carnival Procession Float
A musical float from the 1981 Balsall Heath carnival
Carnival Stall
A Name the Doll Stall at the 1981 Balsall Heath carnival where participants could win a number of much sort after prizes
Carnival Stall
This appears to be a stall supporting the Elderly of the area.
carrot and pepper display
Outside a greengrocers on Ladypool Road. Carrots have been sold on the road since shops were first there. Peppers (Capsicum) gradually increased in popularity as the dietary interests of the UK population ...
Celebrations in Mary Street
The Bartley family, along with friends and Neighbours celebrate Coronation day. Union Jacks are displayed over the doorway and in the bay window a poster depicting the monarch to be, Queen Elizabeth II. ...
Ceol Castle Public House
Formerly the Castle & Falcon. The pub is situated on the Moseley Road. The pub used to have a painted hanging sign on a pole in front. For several years after the change of name, the sign remained unchanged. ...