Lee Bank Video
Lee Bank Video was one of the stores at the end of Lee Bank Middleway near to the Bristol Street junction. Its fortunes probably declined with the erosion of the video rental industry by DVD. This sign ...
Lee Crescent
Bernard Allen and friend in Lee Crescent. Lee Crescent was somewhat different in those days to how it is now as it had another line of houses between it and Lee Bank Road (now the Middleway).
Lee Crescent
This fascinating view of Lee Crescent is looking down the slope. What makes is unique is that it shows the houses on the left hand side which were demolished as part of the widening of Lee Bank Road. ...
Lee Crescent
This view was taken in the fifties. At this time the left hand side (not in view) still comprised of a row of houses too. Since then this side has been demolished.
Lee Crescent - by Year Five at Woodview School
This view was taken by the children while on a walking tour of the area where they go to school. Lee Crescent is noted for it's beautiful Georgian houses. At one time the grass bank the middle and right ...
Lee Crescent, Edgbaston
Lee Crescent, Edgbaston, was a late Georgian/Regency development, approached from Ryland Road. This photograph was taken in 1954 before the conservation movement had made an impact on the area. It was ...
Lee Crescent, Lee Bank
Two of the houses in early 19th-century development of Lee Crescent, Lee Bank, are seen here in 1954. Subsequent designation as a Conservation Area and restoration as Birmingham's contribution to European ...
Lee Crescent, Lee Bank
In 1954 this house in Lee Crescent Lee Bank, probably number 42, looks as though it might well benefit from the restoration that took place later after Lee Crescent and the adjoining Ryland Road had been ...
Lee Crescent, Lee Bank
When this photograph was taken in 1954 Lee Crescent and neighbouring Ryland Road in the Lee Bank area were yet to benefit from being designated a Conservation Area. The western side of the street has ...
Lee Longlands
Back of the promtional card for Lee Longlands show-flat at Five Ways. The description is fairly easy to read and offers some interesting details such as the "washable curtains"! Open from 2pm to 9pm for ...
Lee Longlands flat at Five Ways
Promotional postcard for Lee Longlands showcase flat at Five Ways. The description of the flat's contents can be found on this site elsewhere. The flat was said to be next to the bank at Five Ways, which ...
Lee Tavern and Haddon Tower
The Lee Tavern was built and owned by Davenports Brewery on Bath Row. By 1999 it was closed along with the rest of the Spring Vale shops. The area (as of 2004) is due for substantial redevelopment in ...
Left Promenade of the Tower Ballroom
This is taken from an official brochure for the Tower Ballroom during the 1920's. It is captioned as being the left promenade although it looks as though we are on the right hand side - perhaps it depends ...
Leisure Centre
In June 1983 work started on the new leisure pool, which was to replace the old swimming baths in Grove Lane. The leisure centre has the following facilities, two swimming pools, (1) 15-metre small pool, ...
Leng's Brush Factory, Sherbourne Road
Women workers at Leng's Brush Factory, Sherbourne Road during the First World War.
Letter of reference for Eunice Finlayson
Eunice Finlayson arrived from Jamaica on 11th February 1957 and set up home in Handsworth, Birmingham. This letter was written by the Reverend Morgan of the Jamaican House of Representatives as a reference ...
Letter regarding the Queen Mother's visit
This letter was sent to Harry Wallace thanking him for his part in ensuring the smooth progress of the Queen Mother's visit. It is interesting to note that the area is still known as the Bath Row Estate....
Levick's Cottages, Wood Lane