Statue of George Dawson
The original statue of George Dawson, sculpted by Thomas Woolner. The canopy stands on four granite columns and was designed by J.H. Chamberlain. George Dawson (1821-1876) was originally a Baptist minister, ...
Statue of St George in St Margaret's Church
The statue shows St George in medieval armour as he is probably best portrayed. St Margaret's Church was demolished in the nineteen fifties, what happened to the statue is unknown at time of writing (2004)....
Steam Bus in Ladywood
LN4509 Bellis and Morcom Steam Bus built Nov 1907 and in service from 1908. Pictured at Poplar Road with Driver Armstrong and conductor Harry Low.
Steam room at Monument Road Baths
This undated photograph is by H. Mason. It is probably from the original baths at Monument Road.
Steam Trams
The first trams started in 1873 going from Colmore Row in Birmingham to Handsworth. They were horse drawn but subsequently replaced on 25th November 1884 by steam trams, such as the one pictured here. ...
Steel Pulse, Mykael Riley
"Former member of 'Steel Pulse' , Mykael Riley's vocals and percussion can be heard on the group's 'Handsworth Revolution' album. In 1978 he appeared with Pulse on Top of the Pops performing 'Ku Klux ...
Steel Pulse, Ronnie McQueen
"Steel Pulse was formed in 1972 in Handsworth, Birmingham.The three main members were David Hinds, lead vocals and guitar, Basil Gabbidon, lead guitar and vocals and Ronnie McQueen, Bass. In 1976 Steel ...
Steel Pulse, Steve Nisbett
"Affectionately known as 'Grizzly', Nisbett's powerhouse drumming has provided the sturdy backbone for Steel Pulse's brand of reggae music. Since the early day's of LP's like 'Tribute to the Martyrs' ...
Stevie Wonder, Dennis Seaton of Musical Youth
"Dennis Seaton was lead singer with Musical Youth, in the 1980's they had a worldwide hit with 'Pass The Dutchie'. In their career they performed at Santa Rosa/Rialto club, Handsworth. Success would ...
Steward Street School
Steward Street School, Ladywood in 1983. The school was built in 1873 and lasted nearly a hundred years before finally closing in 1970.
Stoakes (Shop advert)
Shop advertisement from programme at the St James Church Fancy Fair held on 20 Nov -23 Nov 1929. Ernest Stoakes drapery business was at 206 Soho Road, which lay between the junctions of Baker Street and ...
Stockwell Road
A scarce postcard of Stockwell Road from the early years of the 20th century.
Stones' Fishmongers
Advert for Stones Fishmongers at 252 Soho Road, Handsworth. It is taken from the programme of the Saint James Church Fancy Fair held on 20th till 23rd November 1929.
Street Party on Shakespeare Road, Ladywood
Shakespeare Road, Ladywood, on the occasion of the street party held to mark the coronation of King George VI in 12 May 1937. A good time is clearly being had by all, everyone no doubt pleased to have ...
Streetly Road, Kingstanding
Streetly Road, Kingstanding. 1930
Streetwatch in Cheddar Road
Prostitution had been a blight on the area for decades and there had been many campaigns to deal with it. After this, the last of the prostitutes moved away from the area. The slogan on the board alludes ...
Suffolk Street at the junction with The Horsefair
Taken by F. Hadley in 1930.
Suffragette Activity in Handsworth
This article, taken from the Birmingham Daily Mail describes a suspected suffragette arson attack on the boathouse in Handsworth Park. In 1913 Suffragettes in the Women's Social and Political Union ('militant' ...