Geometrical Elevation of a Vase by John Phillp
The scale line of this vase (at the bottom of the page) indicates that it is about 2 feet wide at its widest part which suggests it was a stone garden ornament, probably in Matthew Boulton's landscaped ...
George ?Howood, the Groom's wages, Soho House
This memorandum sets out the salary and allowances for George ?Howood the Groom who came to on Soho August 14th 1830. By this time Soho House was the home of Matthew Robinson Boulton, the son of Matthew ...
Gibson Road by Rosa Perrins
Gibson Road was named after James Watt - whose middle name was Gibson. This painting is by Rosa Perrins who came from Birmingham. Rosa painted rural scenes and exhibited 42 of them at the Royal Birmingham ...
Gilt Button from the Luckock Collection
This gilt button is of the type which would have been produced by Matthew Boulton at the Soho Manufactory. Boulton produced a wide range of buttons and buckles which are shown in his pattern books. ...
Gilt Button from the Luckock Collection
This gilt button is of the type which would have been produced by Matthew Boulton at the Soho Manufactory. Boulton produced a wide range of buttons and buckles which are shown in his pattern books. ...
Grave of George Burrell Ramsay in St Mary's Graveyard
George Burrell Ramsay a Scotsman arrived in Birmingham around 1871. While out walking he saw an Aston Villa F.C. practise match in the spring of 1876. Burrell asked for a game and dazzled the other players ...
Grave of James Henry Stone J.P. in St Mary's Graveyard
The gravestone of James Henry Stone (brother of the photographer and MP John Benjamin Stone) in St Mary's Church Handsworth, also buried are his wife and children. The inscription reads as follows:
"In ...
Grave of William McGregor in St Mary's Graveyard
William McGregor is the man credited with the idea of forming the Football League. Prior to 1888, the only competitive matches played by clubs were in the FA Cup. Once knocked out of the FA Cup, clubs ...
Great Hampton Street, Hockley
Industrial premises at 63 Great Hampton Street, Hockley. The signs over the shop window advertise 'W.J. Clarke. Authorised plumber, gas fitter, zinc worker, &c' and 'E. Swan. Brooch tongues, watch bows, ...
Green Lane by W.H. Vernon
William H. Vernon exhibited regularly at the Royal Birmingham Society Of Artists between 1871-1908. He also exhibited several paintings in London, including at the Royal Academy. Vernon was born and lived ...
Green Man by John Phillp
The green man is an ancient fertility symbol found throughout Europe, usually carved in wood or stone. This pen and ink with wash drawing is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches ...
Grove Lane, Court Houses
Grove Lane court houses opposite Union Row July 24th 1968. The houses are in process of being boarded up for demolition.
Grove Lane, Handsworth
Grove Lane, Handsworth, showing the extension to Handsworth Park that was opened in 1898. The view is from the old boundary of the park towards Kemp's Farm.
Gypsies on the Black Patch
Travellers lived on the area known as the black Patch off Foundry Lane.
Gypsies on the Black Patch
The Black Patch was a large open space which was regularly used as a campsite by Travellers. It is situated near Nineveh Road, between the Foundry and the main road. At time of writing in 2003 it is in ...
Gypsies on the Black Patch, Handsworth
Gypsy encampment on the Black Patch. The gypsies regularly used a part of the Black Patch for their winter camp, having spent the summer travelling about the Midlands.
H S Richards
An abridged version of his biography from the Handsworth Magazine. The full version is available for download.
The name of H S Richards, manufacturer, author, artist, actor and cricketer is one to ...
Hagley Road, Edgbaston
Hagley Road, Edgbaston, from an early postcard. The view is looking eastwards towards the city at a time when the amount of traffic was rather a contrast to the scene today. Just beyond the shops is the ...