Opening of the Salvage Works on Rotton Park Street
This image is from the brochure commemorating the opening of the Salvage Works.
Opening the Carnival
The then Lady Mayor Theresa Stewart officially opening the Handsworth Carnival 2000. Supported by other Councillors.
Opening the park
Procession of children from Woodview Primary School for the official opening of Moonlit Park in Attwood Gree.
Optima offices under construction
This photograph shows the new offices under construction, next to the St Thomas Centre on Bell Barn Road. The building has a pale green sheen which is hard to see in the brilliant July sunshine. The view ...
Oral Histories of Handsworth - Interviews with Helen Lloyd
Helen Lloyd recorded interviews for BBC national and local radio for many years. In 1998, she was appointed West Midlands Producer for the BBC Oral History Project, “The Century Speaks”. ...
Oratory Magazine - Evacuation report
Excerpt from the Oratory Magazine concerning their evacuated children. The cutting reports that the children are located in three villages near Ashby. The only problem appears to be the foster parents ...
Oratory Magazine October 1940
A snippet from the Oratory Church magazine from the Second World War. It reads: "Our beautiful green copper dome has "gone with the wind" of fashion, and has painted her face; in other words she is camouflaged, ...
Oratory Parish Magazine, October 1939.
A short extract from the Oratory Parish Magazine, which talks about the gold dome of the Oratory being camouflaged with green paint. Clearly there was great concern that the moonlit dome would act as ...
Orchard Tyres on Holloway Head
A comapny based on the corner of Florence Street and Holloway Head. As their advertising states they specialised in Goodyear and Dunlop tyres. Today the building is still outwardly similar and is a chinese ...
Oriental Art Studio
Stood at 328 Soho Road, Handsworth between Alfred Road and Rookery Road.
Oriental Art Studio
This was located at 328 Soho Road, Handsworth. It could be found between the junctions of Alfred Road and Rookery Road.
Oriental Art Studio
Oriental Art Studio, 328 Soho Road, Handsworth
Oriental Art Studio
Stood at 328 Soho Road, Handsworth between Alfred Road and Rookery Road.
Original St Luke's Church, Bristol Street
St Luke's Church, Bristol Street, Lee Bank, in the course of demolition in 1899. It seems curious that the clock-face was not removed before demolition of the stonework started. Although a wooden structure ...
Oscott College, New Oscott
The college lodge, Oscott College, New Oscott
Oscott School Lane, New Oscott
Oscott School Lane, New Oscott, in 1928
Osler Street in 1939 Kelly's Trade Directory
Osler Street is one of the most fondly remembered streets from the hear of old Ladywood. This is the entry from Keyy's at the outset of the Second World War.
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Osler Street Infants' School, Ladywood
A performance for parents' evening by pupils from the Infants' classes. Original picture owned by Irene Adams.