Perry Hall, Perry Barr.
Dating from 1576 the hall when Sir Benjamin Stone visited it was owned by Lieutenant General Somerset Gough Calthorpe - a Crimean War Veteran. The Calthorpes finally left the house in 1919. The moat is ...
Perry Hall, Perry Barr.
Perry Hall, Perry Barr.
Perry Hall, Staffordshire 1907
Perry Hall dates from 1576 and was built during the reign of Henry VIII by Sir Robert Stamford, who was Lord of the Manors of Perry Barr and Handsworth.
The house was demolished in 1931 leaving just ...
Perry Park, Perry Barr
The pool in Perry Park, from a postcard
Perry Village Farm
The horse and trap outside the door of School Farm. The farm was owned by Edward Arthur Maybury who may be one of the two men in the photograph.
Peter Hadfield and Delaney Morrison's Work: Vertical Hold
From 'Vertical Hold' artshow, Westminster Road, Handsworth. 23rd September 2002
Peter Hadfield Work Extract: Vertical Hold
From 'Vertical Hold' artshow, Westminster Road, Handsworth. 23rd September 2002
Phase 1A contruction site at Park Central
On the construction site of phase 1A. In the distance is Bath Row with the former Accident Hospital building to the right.
Phoenix Tavern, Handsworth
Phoenix Tavern, Handsworth.
Taken from the Brick Builder Magazine, September 1938.
Phone card display on Ladypool Road
International phone cards provide a cheap method of keepin in touch with family and friends in other countries. They are readily available in Balsall Heath, often on sale - as here - at stalls outside ...
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 ...
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, ...
Photographing the Deeds of the Calthorpes
Benjamin Stone's Diary entry covering how he photographed the Calthorpe Deeds in London.
Wednesday November: 21 1906 "Took some photographs in my room at the Hotel of old deeds of the Calthorpes. Had ...
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 ...
Picnic in the park
The place is Calthorpe Park; the statue in the background is that of Robert Peel which was moved later (1963) to the Police Training College just further along the Pershore Road - although the base remains ...
Pictures from above - the view from Lempriere's balloon
Another aerial view from the balloon.
Lempriere's aeronautical displays with balloons and parachutes attracted large crowds. He and his family lived and worked in Handsworth for most of their lives....
Picturesque Handsworth
Some scenic views from Handsworth at the turn of the century. The views are of the Lych Gate of Saint Mary's Church, Camp Lane, Sandwell Road, Church Lane and the Cemetery Gates of Handsworth Cemetery. ...
Pigott Street and Pinfold Street in 1939 Kelly's Trade Directory
Also including the following roads: Phipson Road, Piccadilly, Pickford Street, Piddock Road, Piddock Street, Piers Road, Pineapple Grove, Pineapple Road, Pinfold Street, Pitcairn Road, Pitney Street. ...