Statue of St George in St Margaret's Church
The statue shows St George in medieval armour as he is probably best portrayed. St Margaret's Church was demolished in the nineteen fifties, what happened to the statue is unknown at time of writing (2004)....
Steam Bus in Ladywood
LN4509 Bellis and Morcom Steam Bus built Nov 1907 and in service from 1908. Pictured at Poplar Road with Driver Armstrong and conductor Harry Low.
Steam room at Monument Road Baths
This undated photograph is by H. Mason. It is probably from the original baths at Monument Road.
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. ...
Steam Trams
This letter to the editor of the Daily Gazette is one of a series of complaints about the steam trams. This writer is complaining about the lack of waiting rooms for passengers.
From the G.H. Osborne ...
Steel Pulse, Mykael Riley
"Former member of 'Steel Pulse' , Mykael Riley's vocals and percussion can be heard on the group's 'Handsworth Revolution' album. In 1978 he appeared with Pulse on Top of the Pops performing 'Ku Klux ...
Steel Pulse, Ronnie McQueen
"Steel Pulse was formed in 1972 in Handsworth, Birmingham.The three main members were David Hinds, lead vocals and guitar, Basil Gabbidon, lead guitar and vocals and Ronnie McQueen, Bass. In 1976 Steel ...
Steel Pulse, Steve Nisbett
"Affectionately known as 'Grizzly', Nisbett's powerhouse drumming has provided the sturdy backbone for Steel Pulse's brand of reggae music. Since the early day's of LP's like 'Tribute to the Martyrs' ...
Stevie Wonder, Dennis Seaton of Musical Youth
"Dennis Seaton was lead singer with Musical Youth, in the 1980's they had a worldwide hit with 'Pass The Dutchie'. In their career they performed at Santa Rosa/Rialto club, Handsworth. Success would ...
Stoakes (Shop advert)
Shop advertisement from programme at the St James Church Fancy Fair held on 20 Nov -23 Nov 1929. Ernest Stoakes drapery business was at 206 Soho Road, which lay between the junctions of Baker Street and ...
Stockwell Road
A scarce postcard of Stockwell Road from the early years of the 20th century.
Stone Axe from Queen's Head Road - Sites and Monuments Record
A polished stone axe found in Queen's Head Road, Handsworth, now in Birmingham Museum. The axe was made from stone from Cornwall.
The axe dates from the early Neolithic to early Bronze age periods ...
Stones' Fishmongers
Advert for Stones Fishmongers at 252 Soho Road, Handsworth. It is taken from the programme of the Saint James Church Fancy Fair held on 20th till 23rd November 1929.
Strange Death of a Prisoner at Perry Barr
This newscutting reports the death of a woman in the cells at Perry Barr police station. She was found lying across the railway line and taken to the police station. She asked to be left alone and ...
Stratford House, Highgate
Stratford House was originally a farmhouse built in 1601 by Ambrose Rotton, and is still an outstanding feature of Moseley Road today. For a period from 1854 it was used as a private girls' school. The ...
Street art
This spray painting was on the hoardings next to the Attwood Green Community Centre. The painting was commisioned for an Open Day at the Centre by manager James Hobbs. Behind the hoardings the land was ...
Street Party on Shakespeare Road, Ladywood
Shakespeare Road, Ladywood, on the occasion of the street party held to mark the coronation of King George VI in 12 May 1937. A good time is clearly being had by all, everyone no doubt pleased to have ...
Street Posters
Put up on Soho Road in 2001.