Mitchells & Butlers Brewery, Smethwick
Drawing of No.2 Brewery at Mitchells & Butlers Ltd, Cape Hill, from a postcard.
Mitchells and Butlers Brewery, Cape Hill
The brewery was founded in 1898, becoming probably the most recognisable Midlands brewery. In 1961 it merged with Bass. The brewery finally closed down in 2002 following takeover from Coors. The brand ...
Mixed bathing at Kent Street Baths, Ladywood
This picture is from Picture World newspaper of the 23rd September. The previous day mixed bathing was tired for the first time in Birmingham - at Kent Street Baths. Judged to be a success it is perhaps ...
Mixed bathing at Kent Street Baths, Ladywood
On the afternoon of the 22nd September 1915 mixed bathing was trialed for the first time in Birmingham - at Kent Street Baths, but only in the first class facilities.
Picture and article from Picture ...
Mixed Race Couple, full length
From The Ernest Dyche Collection
Model Exhibition at Tony's Royale Ballroom, Hurst Street
Tony's Royale Ballroom used to be located next door to the Birmingham Hippodrome. This poster is for an exhibition of model railways, ships, yachts and aeroplanes - all for the bargain entry cost of one ...
Montgomery lookalike at St John's Church
St John's Church in Ladywood was host to a VE Day exhibition put together by Norman Bartlam and Eileen Doyle. This gentleman was part of a theatrical group who were there on the day. He is a Viscount ...
Monument Lane and Road in 1939 Kelly's Trade Directory
Also including the following roads: Montague Street, Montgomery Street, Montpellier Street, Monument Lane Railway Wharf. Part two of Monument Road is on another page. Use the "zoomify" tab to read the ...
Monument Road
The number 8 bus travelling on the outer circle route. Here it is at the junction of Monument Road and Icknield Port Road, coming up from Hockley. The shop next to the canopy is Hickman's. The curved ...
Monument Road and Icknield Port Road, Ladywood
This article, by Norman Bartlam, is from the excellent local history magazine "Brew 'Us Bugle". The caption reads: "This was the corner of Monument Road and Icknield Port Road as it looked in 1962 and ...
Monument Road Baths
The original swimming baths on Monument Road. The baths opened in 1883, around the time that this photograph was taken. This building included a swimming pool and washing baths. This fine structure was ...
Monument Road Baths looking towards the Reservoir
The now sadly demolished, and much missed, Monument Road Swimming Baths looking over in the distance to Edgbaston Reservoir. Next to the baths is the local fire station.
Monument Road Baths, Ladywood
The original Ladywood Swimming Baths opened in Monument Road, Ladywood, on 27 February 1883. The building contained two large swimming baths (First Class and Second Class) but was as valuable to the citizens ...
Monument Road in Kelly's Trade Directory 1939
Also includes Monyhull Hall Road. Use the zoominfy tab to read the text.
Monument Road Swimming Baths
Just before the Second World War broke out it was decided to demolish the Victorian baths and replace them on the same site. The size was restricted by plans to widen Monument Road. The new baths officially ...
Monument Road, Edgbaston
The southern end of Monument Road, Edgbaston, near Hagley Road, in a tinted postcard view dating from around 1900. The 'monument' from which the road takes its name is actually the 96-ft tall Perrott's ...
Monument Road, Ladywood
Monument Road, Ladywood, looking north sometime around 1900. The gabled building on the left is the swimming baths, opened on 27th February 1883. The baths, for washing as well as swimming, lasted until ...
Monument Road, Ladywood
A pair of the more handsome houses in Monument Road, Ladywood. The portico with the arched window above makes for an air of distinction, although the addition on the right does not seem to match. The ...