William Henry Welshman
This is an abridged biography from the Handsworth Magazine. The full version is available as a download.
William Henry Welshman lived at 20 Holyhead Road, Handsworth.
The subject of our sketch, ...
William Booth's Forgery Materials
Metal Plate, forged note and false coins found in the grounds of Booth's Farm, Perry Barr.William Booth the forger lived at the farm and was hanged for his crimes.
William Booth's Grave at St. Mary's Church
William Booth was a forger who operated from Booth's Farm. Most of his business was said to be conducted from Lichfield and the Hare and Hounds Public House in West Bromwich. Booth was arrested at Booth's ...
William Radenhurst Mosedale - George Cross
Mosedale was born in Birmingham on 28th March 1894. At the age of 16 he joined the 5th Royal Irish Lancers and reached the rank of Corporal after three years. Shortly afterwards his parents died and he ...
Working the sound system at a party
This photograph was taken in Walsall as part of Caribbean Focus exhibition, and is held in Walsall Library Local History Department.
Young Men in Handsworth Park
There was so little to do for young people in Handsworth that it was common for youths to hang around in the play park.