Balsall Heath Church Centre
Celebration time at the dedication of the new Church Centre in Edward Road, home to both St Paul's Church and the Church of Christ.
Balsall Heath Church Centre
Constructing the Church Centre in Edward Road, home to both St Paul's Church and the Church of Christ.
Balsall Heath City Farm
Shadow puppets at Balsall Heath City Farm as part of the activities arranged during the summer holiday play scheme at 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
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
Here we see Malvern Street ready for demolition in 1966, although a few houses were still occupied. Balsall Heath City Farm was later built on the site and was officially opened by the Lord Mayor, Councillor ...
Balsall Heath City Farm
An early view of Balsall Heath City Farm, Malvern Street whilst still being built. It would opened officially by the Lord Mayor, Councillor George Canning on 19 April 1980.
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
Balsall Heath Library, Moseley Road 1910. Notice the over head supply cables for the electric trams, which ran from the depot further along Mosesley Road
Balsall Heath Library
Another view of the library interior 1910. Silence prevailed with separate tables for "Ladies", "Gentlemen", "Girls" and "Boys" while assistants fetched books on request.
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 Library Interior
Balsall Heath library C.1910. The tables are segregated into Ladies, Gentlemen, Girls and Boys. The available books were shown on the boards at the left of the picture. The books were kept away from the ...
Balsall Heath Panthers
Balsall Heath Panthers was the original name of the present day Sandwell Cycle Speedway Club. The club was founded in 1948 and raced on a bomb site in Balsall Heath Road. A gentleman by the name of Charlie ...
Balsall Heath Panthers Cycle Club
Racing on their track which was a converted former bomb site on Balsall Heath Road.
Balsall Heath Panthers Cycle Club
Racing on their track which was a converted former bomb site on Balsall Heath Road.
Balsall Heath Panthers Cycle Club
A crowd watching the Panthers in action on their track alongside Balsall Heath Road.