Steam Trams
The first trams started in 1873 going from Colmore Row in Birmingham to Handsworth. They were horse drawn but subsequently replaced on 25th November 1884 by steam trams, such as the one pictured here. ...
The Birmingham and Wolverhampton Canal, Birmingham
The last (or first) few metres of the Birmingham and Wolverhampton Canal are seen here as it passes under Broad Street and heads for the Gas Street basin. Late 20th-century redevelopment, including the ...
The canal at Oozells Street
Panoramic view of the canal. The view is from the new "city living" properties over towards the surviving factory buildings. In the distance is the National Indoor Arena.
The canal walk
At the junction of Bath Row and Communication Row lies this stairway which leads down to the canal.The canal follows the trainline into the city centre and is a popular route used by many people.
The Death of a Lady Cyclist - Supposed Over-Exertion
A newscutting reporting the death of eighteen year old Frances Kate Bibb while cycling. She had apparently been cycling at a 'medium pace' on a level road when she collapsed. She was unconscious and ...
The first motorcycle in Handsworth Wood
Leonard Davies of 11 Himstock Road in 1902. The cycle was built by Milbrowe Smith, a motor car builder who lived at 239 Soho Road.
The Great Eastern
Albumen print of the Great Eastern, by Robert Howlett.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel designed the ship and James Watt & Co. of Soho, Handsworth, manufactured the screw engines for it. They were horizontal ...
The Great Eastern
Albumen print of the deck of the Great Eastern, by Robert Howlett.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel designed this ship and James Watt & Co. of Soho, Handsworth, manufactured the screw engines for it. They ...
The Great Eastern
Albumen print of the full length of the Great Eastern, by Robert Howlett.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel designed this ship and James Watt & Co. of Soho, Handsworth, manufactured the screw engines for it. ...
The Great Eastern
Albumen print of the view down the side of the Great Eastern, by Robert Howlett.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel designed this ship and James Watt & Co. of Soho, Handsworth, manufactured the screw engines ...
The Great Eastern
Albumen print of the deck of the Great Eastern, by Robert Howlett.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel designed this ship and James Watt & Co. of Soho, Handsworth, manufactured the screw engines for it. They were ...
The Great Eastern
Handwritten description of the Great Eastern, noted as extracted from 'Steam Ships and their Story' by R.A. Fletcher.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel designed this ship and James Watt & Co. of Soho, Handsworth, ...
The Great Eastern
Albumen print by Robert Howlett, of the front view of the Great Eastern.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel designed this ship and James Watt & Co. of Soho, Handsworth, manufactured the screw engines for it. ...
The Great Eastern
Albumen print by Robert Howlett of the Great Eastern and workmen.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel designed this ship and James Watt & Co. of Soho, Handsworth, manufactured the screw engines for it. They were ...
The Great Eastern
Statistics regarding the Great Eastern, as provided by Albert Mould of Handsworth Library, Soho Road, for R.H. Kirton of 22 Broughton Road, Handsworth.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel designed this ship and ...
The last tram in Ladywood
The last tram in Ladywood ran on 30 August 1947, and everyone hangs out of the windows to be photographed on this historic occasion. The tram was on the 33 route which ran from its Navigation Street terminus ...
The number 8
The number 8 making its way towards Five Ways. In this view some of the park trees are still saplings. In the background you can see the Burman's Factory awaiting demolition and to the right of that are ...
The Old Toll Gate House, 110 Hamstead Road
This photograph of the corner of Hamstead Road and Villa Road clearly shows the black and white building now known as the Old Toll Gate House. It was built near the site of the old toll gates which were ...