Portrait of Vanley's Grandfather
This photograph was taken in Hatfield Road.
Preacher on Soho Hill
Outside the building popularly known as FCF.
Prince Charles visits ACAFESS
Prince Charles visits ACAFESS (an educational charity serving the Afro-Caribbean Community in Birmingham), Moseley Road July 86
Produce from the Allotment
Selling produce from the back of a car in Handsworth
Protest outside Downing Street 1970's
This photograph was taken at a protest outside Downing Street in the late 1970's. Protesters were angry about issues around the new government in Zimbabwe.
Queen Henty, Handsworth
Queen Henty, queen of the gypsies who camped on the Black Patch, Handsworth, for many years. All but the oldest were turned off in 1905, although Queen Henty and a few of the older residents were allowed ...
Reading For Miss
This is one of the few Vanley Burke photographs with a title. Taken at Grove Lane Junior and Infant School, Handsworth in the 1970's.
Rebecca Brookes, The Well Concert, Symphony Hall, 2002
Rebecca, one of the finest young praise and worship leaders in the Midlands is based at the Pentecostal Church in Stuart Street, Nechells. The singing technique used by gospel singers varies widely, ...
Red Lion Bar, Soho Road
At the bar in the Red Lion, Handsworth. The man with the bottle in his hand has the nickname 'Barleywine', because it is his favourite drink.
Remission (Melanie and Marleen Kerr), The Well Concert, Symphony Hall, 2002.
Twin sisters who come from a very talented musical family, who also sing for one of the most popular female groups, Divine.
Remission (Sonia Stevenson, Ruth Ible, Melanie Kerr) in rehearsal for the Well Concert
Members of the original Remission choir ensuring that they have perfect sound before the concert. If the message of spirituals is endurance of the trials of life with the reward of life after death, ...
Riot Police
The National Front Leader was holding a meeting in West Bromwich, people came to protest against the meeting being held in the area, and the police came out to play.
Sikh Demonstration
"Sikhs protesting against seige at the Golden Temple in Amristar, Punjab. Feelings were running high with protesters calling for a separate state in Khalistan." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.
Soho Road Jewellers
An example of the jewellery to be found on sale along the Soho Road. There has been a real growth in the number of jewellers in Handsworth.
Soho Road Jewellers
A colourful display of a range of jewellery on sale in the Soho Road.
Soho Road Textiles
Dark shawl on sale in Soho Road. Beautifully designed shawls and other textiles are to be found in many shops along the road.
Soho Road Textiles
Beautiful blue material on sale in the Soho Road,lavishly decorated and highlighted with gold threads.