Photographs of schoolboys at Saltley Reformatory (later Norton School), c.1890 – 1901
Saltley Reformatory was founded in 1852, and built on land in Saltley given by Lord Norton. It initially had space for 37 boys, rising to 100 by the end of the 19th century.
Boys between the ages of ...
What's On
Often overlooked as the series run does not commence in earnest until the 1940s period. The 1920s editions are one of the few documents to offer a condensed appreciation of what was taking place in the ...
Warwickshire Quarterly Meeting Book of Sufferings 1790 - 1828
From the early days of Quakerism, Friends were subjected to persecution, which at times was violent and in some cases led to death in prison or on release from prison. In the 1660s, a series of acts aimed ...
The Log of the Seagull
The Log of the Seagull
The Friends Essay Society was a group of members of the Religious Society of Friends who met at each other's houses one evening a month to read out essays which they had previously ...
Photograph taken by James Ranahan at St Patrick’s Parade, Birmingham
"This photograph sat on the corner of my desk and has lifted my spirits for 18 months, every time I have glanced up. Its appeal for me is three-fold:
* Uplifting - It reminds me of a very happy day, ...
Photograph Album of Elan Valley works
In the late 19th century, due to the rapidly expanding population and problems with the outbreak of diseases, for the benefit of its inhabitants, the Corporation of Birmingham needed to find a fresh water ...
Letters written to Canning & Co. by Private R. Smith of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
These letters are from a series of letters written to Canning & Co. by their employees. This particular series of lettters were written by Private R. Smith of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment.
"In ...
Letters to William Knight Junior
The Smalbroke family are first recorded in the Birmingham area in 1425/6, when William Smalbroke is recorded as a trustee of charitable property at Yardley [584318 DV 860]. They appear to have remained ...
Court Roll of the manor of Hales (Halesowen)
This is one of a number of court rolls of the parish of Halesowen which is now in Worcestershire. In the 13th Century, the parish was partly in Shropshire and this included the Manor of Hales. The Manor ...
Bull Street Friends I Have Known by William Adlington Cadbury, 1956
This volume, created by William Adlington Cadbury in old age, at a time when he was bed-ridden, is signed with the familiar signature (here poignantly shaky with old age) which in 1921 became the basis ...
1780s 4 Horse Power 'Sun & Planet' Engine
Plan of 4 horse 'sun & planet' engine for Henry Goodwyn & Co., London.
The engine erected at Henry Goodwyn & Co.’s brewery in East Smithfield, London, was the first Boulton & Watt rotative engine ...
Balsal Heath association
Balsall Heath Association Headquarters,91 Court Road, Balsall Heath. November 1977
Vanley Burke Galleries
Vanley Burke has been living and working in Birmingham since 1965. He started photographing the community around him in 1967 and has continued to the present day. He has exhibited his work extensively ...
Diamond Balsall Heath: Job Advert
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An exciting new job has been created for a HLF funded project. Closing date for applications is 3rd September. Download the attached forms for more information.
332-340, MOSELEY ROAD
Circa 183O-40 row of 2 pairs of semi-detached villas and a detached one with later link, now one property. Two store stucco faced, each home with 3 bay front flanked by quoin pilasters, paired to centres ...
Historic Buildings
English Heritage has listed several buildings of historical interest in the Balsall Heath area from large public buildings that are still in use today to an obsolete public convenience. The baths and ...
Clifton Road School football team
This image was sent by Graham Partlett who is second from left on the back row. The teacher is Mr Bennett. Graham writes: "Neither the school nor our parents had the money to buy soccer kit, so most of ...
Balsall Heath Wolf Cubs
Four young members of the 1st Moseley Athletic Troop who met once a week in a local school hall. Left to right are Graham Partlett (who donated the photograph), Brian Ward, Ronnie James and Billy Partlett. ...