Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Jones serving apples at the Jones' greengrocery on the corner of Ladypool Road and Colville Road
Mullis the coal merchant in Edward Road
Mullis served the community from purpose built premises that had double door entry to the yard and stables behind the family home. this picture shows his horse.
Muriel Cowan interview
Muriel Cowan was born in Dublin in 1934 and moved here when she was 21, after marrying an Irish building-worker who was already living in Birmingham. Since 1972, they have been living in a council house ...
Musical Youth, Dennis Seaton
"Dennis Seaton was lead vocalist with Musical Youth. They recorded several hit albums and singles including the No 1 hit in 1982 'Pass The Dutchie' and the follow up 'Youth Of Today'. They also worked ...
Musical Youth, Junior Waite
"Freddie 'Junior' Waite played drums with Musical Youth. The group recorded several hit albums and singles including the British number one hit 'Pass The Dutchie'. They also recorded with Donna Summer ...
Musical Youth, Patrick Waite
"Patrick Waite played bass with Musical Youth. In the early part of their career the band performed at Santa Rosa / Rialto club, Soho Road, Handsworth. Musical Youth recorded several hit albums and singles ...
My Family, the Gibbses by Joan Brady
Jose (pronounced Josie) was the daughter of Charles Gibbs and his wife, Sarah Ann, nee Frost, and she was born in Latimer Street (pictured), where the Gibbs family used to live before they moved to Great ...
N. Wheatley & Sons, Moseley Road
N. Wheatley & Sons funeral services a long established family firm which originally started in Station Street. It has been based on Moseley Road for over 60 years.
Naan bread hot plate at Imran's on Ladypool Road
This large plate is used to grill the naan breads at a restaurant on Ladypool Road. Picture taken by pupils from Anderton Park Primary School as part of a project looking at how Ladypool Road has changed ...
Nahid Saddiqui, Kathak Dancer
"Nahid Saddiqqi, internationally acclaimed Kathak dancer, has pioneered South Asian dance in the West Midlands for more than 20 years. In the early 1980's WMEMAS arts organisation would programme cultural ...
Naomi Bull "Sunbathing": Vertical Hold
From 'Vertical Hold' artshow, Westminster Road, Handsworth. 23rd September 2002
Narrow by-way from Queenshead Lane
Narrow by-way from Queenshead Lane to Boulton Road c1908 from a negative by W.O.Brooke
National Identity Card
Inside pages of Laura Phillips National Identity Card. This was issued on June 1st 1943 and was to be carried at all times. The cards were used for Security and indentification purposes. Laura lived at ...
National Registration Identity Card
During the Second World War all civilians were issued with an identity card for security purposes. Civilians had to carry them at all times and produce them if challenged. This is the front and back of ...
National Registration Identity Card for Sheila M. Smith
Inside pages of the card issued to Sheila Smith of Handsworth for use during the Second World War.
National Registration Identity Card for Sheila M. Smith
During the Second World War National Registration was introduced and everyone was issued with an identity card which they had to carry at all times. This card belonged to Sheila Smith who lived at 31 ...
Nature and Tower Blocks - Angela Maloney
A collection of photographs by local artist Angela Maloney contrasting tower blocks with nature. Angela has a website featuring her wonderful paintings at www.angelamaloney.co.uk. This image is of the ...
Naval Gun
Closeup view from the gun located outside the Nautical Club at Five Ways. The club stands on Communication Row.