Statue for Balsall Heath Church Centre
Des Berry the sculptor with the original block that will become the statue of Christ which was installed at Balsall Heath Church Centre on the corner of Edward Road Mary Street in 1980
Statue of Christ
Des Berry the sculptor with the original block that will become the statue of Christ which was installed at Balsall Heath Church Centre on the corner of Edward Road Mary Street in 1980
Political Figures
This district has elected many significant political figures over the years and these are some of the best known.
This is Percy Shurmer a councillor from 1921 to 1945 and MP from 1945 to 1959. He ...
Richard Knowles
Lord Mayor Richard Knowles at the start of the carnival parade in 1994.
Sir Richard "Dick" Knowles was a local councillor from 1970 to 1993 after which he became Lord Mayor. He was credited with the ...
Salma Yaqoob
Salma was one of our more controversial electees. She became councillor for Sparkbrook in 2006 representing the Respect party and was re-elected in 2010. She failed to be elected to parliament twice. ...
Richard Cadbury
Richard Cadbury, son of John Cadbury (Founder of the chocolate makers). Richard was responsible for building the factory village at Bournville. This photograph was taken in 1890.
Carnival Calendar 2012
The 2012 calendar from St Paul's Trust in Balsall Heath features 12 images from over 35 years of the Balsall Heath Carnival. This is the January picture
Carnival Calendar May 2012
Sports day at the carnival often included an "It's a knockout" style challenge.
Carnival Calendar 2012
A very colourful display of traditional dance.
Carnival Calendar 2012
The (Balsall) Heathan Community Newspaper's stall at the carnival.
Carnival Calendar 2012
Donkey Rides
Carnival Calendar June 2012
Yes, that is a costume.
Carnival Calendar 2012
In costume in 2001
Carnival Calendar 2012
An expectant crowd waiting for the parade in 2001
Carnival Calendar 2012
... and your little dog too
Carnival Calendar 2012
Crowds at the sports day 1979
Carnival Calendar 2012
The food tent