Junior Reid, Jamaican Vocalist
"Junior Reid, one of reggae's most respected vocalists, an energetic performer with incisive lyrics and catchy beats. His first single was 'Know Myself' recorded in the mid 70's. He then formed the band ...
'Katherine'
Photograph by Ruth Handley.
Labels on reverse: ‘The Photographic Alliance Silver Jubilee. Exhibited at London, Carlisle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Western-Super-Mare. 1955. Print no. 52’ ...
Keith The Crooner from Balsall Heath
The redevelopment of Balsall Heath meant the Whitehouse family moved out and went to live near Swanshurst Park. This was around 1968 and it was getting towards the time when Keith had leave his school ...
Keith Whitehouse: Actor
Since leaving Balsall Heath Keith Whitehouse has gone on to make many appearances on TV as an actor. You have seen him in such shows as, Hustle, The Chase, Dalziel & Pascoe, and South Riding. He appears ...
Knocking Off Statues by Chris Upton
At a time of universally grim news the re-appearance of Hebe came as a little light relief last week. Hebe, you may or may not remember, is the name of the bronze statue that used to grace the central ...
La Scala "Masquerade In Vienna"
La Scala Cinema was on Smallbrook Street, later to be Smallbrook Queensway. This uniquely styled invitation dates from 1934 and was for two people to see "Masquerade In Vienna". This was a German film ...
Left Promenade of the Tower Ballroom
This is taken from an official brochure for the Tower Ballroom during the 1920's. It is captioned as being the left promenade although it looks as though we are on the right hand side - perhaps it depends ...
Lewis Green - Local Photographer
Lewis Green lived at Hogarth House and took a large number of photographs of the Lee Bank area. As was common at the time he had them developed as slides and would show them in his living room to interested ...
Lithographs of Perry Hall by Charles Walter Radclyffe
Charles Walter Radclyffe (1817-1903). Radclyffe was born in Birmingham, the son of William Radclyffe, and lived and worked in Monument Lane for much of his life. His work is predominately of landscapes ...
Lych Gate, St Mary's Church by G.F.. Madeley
Watercolour dated 1927.
Mallica 'Kapo' Reynolds, Spiritualist/Artist
"Born 1911 in Bynloss, Jamaica. Performed first spiritual healing age 12, converted to Christian Revivalist faith at 16 yrs old, continued to conduct services as Zion Revivalist. He was arrested twice ...
Mallica 'Kapo' Reynolds, Spiritualist/Artist
"Born 1911, Bynloss, Jamaica. Kapo performed his first spiritual healing age 12, he converted to the Christian Revivalist faith at 16 years old, andcontinued to preach and conduct services of Zionist ...
Marcus Garvey Day Nursery
Children at Marcus Garvey Day Nursery. One of the first nurseries set up to take care of black children. It was run by the Harambee Housing Association.
Matthew Boulton Pattern Book 1 - page 1
This pattern book is one of a series showing designs for silver, ormolu and plated ware produced by Boulton and Fothergill, M. Boulton and M. Boulton & Plate Co. At some point in the mid to late nineteenth ...
Matthew Boulton Pattern Book 1 - page 2
This volume is part of the Archives of Soho, held by Birmingham City Archives [Ref: MS3782]
'Matthew Boulton' Pattern Book 2
This gallery shows Matthew Boulton Pattern Book 2, one of a series containing designs for silver, ormolu and plated ware produced by Boulton and Fothergill, M. Boulton and M. Boulton & Plate Co. At some ...
'Matthew Boulton' Pattern Book 2 - page 100a
Designs for silver plated ware: a tureen (pattern no. 2121); a caddy (pattern no. 2122), and; a candlestick (pattern no. 2123).
This volume is part of the Archives of Soho collection, that is held ...