Balsall Heath City Farm
One of the many farm cats at Balsall Heath City Farm, Malvern Street
Balsall Heath City Farm
Hazel weaving using traditional methods as part of the play scheme activities arranged during the summer at Balsall Heath City Farm by the Venture, Malvern Street
Balsall Heath City Farm
Craft session at Balsall Heath City Farm using traditional wood turning techniques as part of the play scheme at the Venture, Malvern street.
Balsall Heath City Farm Site
The site of Balsall Heath City Farm after the houses have been cleared. The farm would eventually be opened 1n 1980.
Balsall Heath Library
The library, adjoining the baths on Moseley Road, opened its doors in 1896. A fine and imposing architectural landmark complete with clock tower, it was built for the district as a reward for becoming ...
Balsall Heath Library Computer Centre
A room at the back of the library was converted into a Local Learning Centre where Balsall Heath residents could get to know the basics of computing and word processing. Over 25 years computing has come ...
Balsall Heath to the Hippodrome
Keith Whitehouse has built up a cv of many acting appearances. He has appeared onstage in his native Birmingham. Gail Anne-Felton partnered Keith at the Hippodrome. They were making guest appearances ...
Band Playing at the Red Lion
Bandstand
Bandstand listed as grade II, listed furniture,late 19th century. Octagonal in plan, brick base with iron Corinthian columns and domed roof. This has been preserved and can be found in Handsworth Park. ...
Barber Shop
"The Barber Shop, in black communities it is an essential part of everyday life. During the 1980's and early 1990's I would visit the barber's on a weekly basis. Waiting up to 2 hours for a 10 minute ...
Barker Street
Barker Street is named after George Barker. The Observatory Public House opened here in 1910.
Beehive, Soho Hill
Dominoes is an important game for African Caribbean men. It is played passionately and noisily. The game pictured here is taking place in the Beehive Pub on Soho Road.
Bell Barn Shopping Centre, Lee Bank
Bell Barn shopping centre, off Cregoe Street, Lee Bank, was a small precinct built during the 1960s redevelopment of the area. Oddly enough it was not particularly close to Bell Barn Road. When this photograph ...
Benjamin Zephaniah, Poet
"Born 1958 in Black River, Jamaica. Zephaniah came to England at the age of two and lived in the Lozells district of Birmingham. In the early part of his career, he performed politically motivated 'dub ...
Benmore Avenue
This aerial view of the Benmore estate shows Benmore Avenue across the centre with the row of cars. To the left is Speedwell Road running between Bristol Road (at the top) and Pershore Road (at the bottom). ...
Benmore Estate
A view of part of the Benmore estate, which transformed the narrow stretch of land between Bristol Road and Pershore Road.
Benmore Stores
Benmore Stores, on the Benmore Avenue estate, an area redeveloped between Pershore Road and Bristol Road where the two roads run parallel to each other.
Beshara and Sly Dunbar
"Birmingham reggae group Beshara's biggest hit song was the emotive 'Men Cry Too', the tune's heartfelt lyrics made it a guaranteed floor filler. Sly Dunbar is part of the reggae duo Sly and Robbie, they ...