Canon Street Memorial Baptist Church
The congregation is very mixed. The audience of people are from various nationalities. Services are twice a day on a Sunday, including a Sunday School. The church has senior and junior choir - Children ...
Captain Alfred John Loftus
By the demise on the 29th ult, of Captain Alfred John Loftus, F.R.G.S, Handsworth has lost one of the most picturesque of her residents. (Captain Loftus lived at 6 Grosvenor Road).
He was born at Darlington, ...
Cards on the Car Bonnet
Youths playing cards on a car bonnet, off Grove Lane.
Carnival Float
A carnival float from the 1981 Balsall Heath Carnival
Carnival Procession Float
A musical float from the 1981 Balsall Heath carnival
Carnival Stall
A Name the Doll Stall at the 1981 Balsall Heath carnival where participants could win a number of much sort after prizes
Carnival Stall
This appears to be a stall supporting the Elderly of the area.
Cartwheel Penny
Matthew Boulton lobbied for years before he was finally given the contract to produce the national coinage at the Soho Mint. These coins were known as cartwheels because of their large size and raised ...
Cartwheel Penny (reverse)
Matthew Boulton lobbied for years before he was finally given the contract to produce the national coinage at the Soho Mint. These coins were known as cartwheels because of their large size and raised ...
Caryl Phillips, Writer/ Broadcaster
"Born St Kitts, West Indies. Caryl Phillips has written for cinema, television and radio. His literature deals mainly with colonial history. Books include 'The Final Passage' (1984), 'The Nature of Blood' ...
Cavendish House, Grosvenor Road, Handsworth
Cavendish House, Grosvenor Road, Handsworth.
This house was owned by James Henry Stone the brother of John Benjamin Stone J.P., Photographer and Councillor.
Caverns with Boats by John Phillp
This pen drawing by John Phillp shows caverns with boats. It seems likely that these are the Dudley limestone caverns.
The image is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches ...
Celebrating 60th anniversary of VE Day in Chamberlain Square
Celebrating 60th anniversary of VE Day in Chamberlain Square
This proud ex-soldier's medals include a Military Medal for bravery and also an oakleaves representing a Mention in Despatches.
Celebrating 60th anniversary of VE Day in Chamberlain Square
Celebrating 60th anniversary of VE Day in Chamberlain Square
Celebrating 60th anniversary of VE Day in Chamberlain Square
Celebrating 60th anniversary of VE Day in Chamberlain Square