James Henry Stone
Benjamin's Stone's brother, James Henry, died in December 1908. He was a JP and lived at his house, The Dene, in Sutton Coldfield. For most of his life though he lived at Grosvenor Road in Handsworth. ...
Japanese Maples on display
Display at the Birmingham Show in Perry Park in 1985.
John Edward Shilton
John Edward Shilton was a Right-handed batsman who played for Warwickshire Cricket Club between 1894-95.
Jones's Coconut Shy, Ladypool Road
This is believed to have been located at the fairground on ground behind the Olympia cinema in Ladypool Lane.
Jordan on the Soho Road
Supermodel Jordan paid a surprise visit to the Soho Road on the nineteenth of November 2003 as part of the new publicity campaign for Surf washing powder. Here she is, through the van window,and accompanied ...
Judy Simpson, Athlete
"Judy Simpson was a successful athlete,winning gold, silver and bronze medals in the Commonwealth Games heptathlon. She also gained bronze in the European Championships setting a British record. In 1984 ...
Kabaddi Tournament at the Carnival
There was a kabaddi tournament held almost every year between 1983 and 1989. This is from the last of them.
Kabaddi is a team contact sport that originated in South Asia BCE, as a form of recreational ...
Kent House - formerly Kent Street Baths
Kent House was for many years used as a storeroom by the Birmingham diocese. Prior to that it was Kent Street Baths, used and remembered fondly by many residents in the nearby area. During World War 2 ...
Kent Street Gala Baths after an air-raid
The November air-raids on Birmingham in 1940 were particularly severe. As local resident Jean Hill notes below the raid that hit Kent Street Baths lasted from early evening till the following day. Kent ...
Kingstanding Recreation Ground
The Paddling Pool at Kingstanding Recreation Ground circa 1930
Kingstanding Recreation Ground, Kinbstanding
Kingstanding Recreation Ground, Kingstanding, on 11th April 1957
Ladywood Baths
Ladywood School pupils meet Olympic swimmers who trained at Monument Road Baths. Back row left to right are: David Wilkie, Nick Gillingham and Tim Jones. Front row are local children Mark Bartlett and ...
Lee Bank Playing Fields
The Lee Bank playing fields are now disused and awaiting redevelopment. In the foreground is the old running track and behind it is the long jump. In the distance is the spire of St Thomas's Church which ...
Lee Bank Pool
Another view of the pool in Lee Bank so fondly remembered by many local residents. Annette Tidman used to go down with her sister Yvonne when they were living at Charlecote House.
Lee Bank pool
View of Lee Bank pool in January 1973. In the distance left to right are the James Brindley School, Hogarth House, Faraday House, Chiswick House, Audleigh House and Chatsworth Tower. This photograph was ...
Lee Bank sports ground
The sports ground at Lee Bank off Holloway Head seen not long after it was nearly finished. Nearly finished because the developers at this time were struggling to get the last occupant out of the building ...
Lieutenant George P. Lempriere
George Lempriere died at his home in Wilton Road, Handsworth aged 93 - one week short of his 94th birthday. He was from his early twenties famed as a balloonist and aeronaut around the world, enlivening ...