A.T. Gittins and Son Ltd on Irving Street
This garage and car spares dealership was located at the Bristol Street end of Irving Street - just up from where the former Dome II nightclub now stands.
A.W. Gurden - Dairy Producer
Gurdens were a fixture in Ladywood for many years selling milk, eggs and butter. Their offices were at 67/69 Marroway Street and also at 67 St Martin's Street.
Aaron Mapp, Gilroy Brown
"Aaron Mapp & Gilroy Brown at West Midlands Ethnic Minority Arts Service office Holyhead School, Handsworth. Aaron Mapp was an actor with 'Dark Movers' theatre group. At the time of writing he is the ...
ABC Cinema - formerly The Bristol
The ABC Cinema in 1979 on the site of what is now MacDonalds drive-in restaurant at the junction of Lee Bank Middleway and the Bristol Road. Showing that day in 1979 were "Monty Python's Life Of Brian", ...
Abdulla Newsagents at the corner of Whitby Road
One of the local Newsagents in Balsall Heath situated on the corner of Whitby Road and Brighton Road, looking towards Ladypool Road
Abraham Follett and Mary Osler
This portrait was taken on the couple's sixtieth wedding anniversary. The studio was H.Whitlock at number 11 on New Street. Follett Osler was 84 and Mary 86.
Abraham (1808-1903) built up the family ...
Abstract of indenture of mortgage of a messuage in Handsworth
Abstract of indenture of mortgage from William Hodgetts of Handsworth, yeoman, to William Newey of Handsworth, yeoman, of a messuage with appurtenances and lands in Handsworth.
Creation: 21 September ...
Abstract of indentute of mortgage of messuage in Handsworth
Abstract of indenture of mortgage from William Hodgetts of Handsworth, yeoman, to William Newey of Handsworth, yeoman, of a messuage with appurtenances and lands in Handsworth.
Creation: 21 September ...
Acapulco Cafe, Lozells
The guy playing the machine is Chris, he owned the shop. The cafe was demolished and in 2003 the site is the car park of Aldi.
Acapulco Cafe, Lozells
This is a photograph of George playing pool. The first time that Vanley took his camera into the Acapulco, he asked the owner, Chris's persmission to take photographs. Chris responded: "It's your camera, ...
'Accent on Youth'
Photograph by Ruth Handley, nd.
Ruth Handley(1899-1957)was renowned as a specialist in portrait photography. Mostly known for her photographs of actors and actresses who visited her Handsworth studio.
This ...
Acupuncture Statuette
Photographed in a show window on the Soho Road. The statue shows the acupuncture points all over the body! If you bought this statue or know where it is, why not tell the Digital Handsworth Project via ...
Admiral Jerry, Reggae DJ
"Admiral Jerry a Handsworth based DJ, talking to the media during the Handsworth disturbances. Jerry performed on the local reggae sound system circuit. In 1985 he was featured on the track 'Demonstrate' ...
Advert for the "Elite" Picture House
The Elite cinema opened on 30th September 1913 at 116 Soho Road which lies between Thornhill Road and Stafford Road. The proprietor was Lizzie Mann and the first film shown was "Bread Upon The Water". ...
Advert for the Palais De Danse, Monument Road
Advert for the Palais - Dancing Deluxe!
Advert for the Perfect Thrift Building Society
From 1891. Most of the city would have lived in rented accommodation and this is an early example of attempts made to improve the lot of the working people.
Advert for William Bruckshaw - Butcher
William Bruckshaw traded at 139 Soho Road, which is located near to the junction with Waverhill Road.
The advert is from the Handsworth Church Bazaar of October 1893.
Advert for Wilmot Breedon from The Despatch
This advert from 1958 sought workers to fill the following positions in the Gas Turbine Production Division: Production Grinders, Detail Fitters and Model Makers, and Toolmakers. The comapny were based ...