Hagley Road, Edgbaston
Hagley Road, Edgbaston, from an early postcard. The view is looking eastwards towards the city at a time when the amount of traffic was rather a contrast to the scene today. Just beyond the shops is the ...
Hagley Villas off Taunton Road
A typical terrace development: Hagley villas off Taunton Road dating from the 1890s. This part of Balsall Heath was one of the last areas to be developed. It was part of the estate of John Gregory Watkins ...
Hagley Villas off Taunton Road
These date from the 1890s. This part of Balsall Heath was one of the last areas to be developed. It was part of the estate of John Gregory Watkins who died at his home, Woodfield House, Ombersley near ...
Hair Salon - by Year Five at Woodview
This Salon is owned by David Anthony. It is located on the Bristol Road just after the junction with Lee Bank Middleway.
Hair we go
A hairdressers on Ladypool Road shows off one of the latest styles to pupils from Anderton Park Road. There have always been barbers on the road although the styles and prices have changed considerably. ...
Hall Road, Handsworth
Hall Road, Handsworth
Hall Road, Handsworth
Sutton House, 91 Hall Road, Handsworth, photographed around 1924. Some elaborate architectural detailing can be glimpsed between the trees. The railings on the front wall are also quite ornate.
Hall Road, Handsworth
The back garden of 91 Hall Road, Handsworth, photographed around 1924. The garden is now part of the playing fields of King Edward's School.
Hampton Loade Ferry
Children from Woodview Primary School crossing the River Severn at Hampton Loade, en route to their "Dig For Victory" away day.
Hampton Loade Station
End of the line for Woodview Primary School was at this station on the Severn Valley Railway. From here they had to leave the train and travel by ferry and coach to their "Dig For Victory" WW2 evacuation ...
Hampton Road, Handsworth
Hampton Road, Handsworth, from a postcard
Hamstead Brickworks, Hamstead
Now Hamstead Hall Avenue
Hamstead Colliery
Photograph of Hamstead Colliery Pit bottom after the fire, 1908
Hamstead Colliery
In April 1875 a company was formed to buy the Hamstead estate from G.C. Calthorpe of Perry Hall. He then leased a further 1500 acres of land to the newly founded colliery company. The first seam of coal ...
Hamstead Colliery Coal
Hamstead Colliery Coal at Wharf, Hamstead Hill. The haulage firm of W.T. Stubbs are not listed in the trade directories of the period but they appear (from the front vehicle) to have been located in Handsworth....
Hamstead Colliery Disaster March 1908
In 1875 the Hamstead Colliery Company purchased the Hamstead estate to look for coal; the colliery, by Great Barr station, was launched in July. Coal was essential for industry, and for domestic heating. ...
Hamstead Colliery Disaster March 4th 1908
The deaths of 29 miners in the disaster shocked the local community. Funds were raised in a variety of ways for families of the victims. Several commemorative postcards were issued such as this one which ...