James Hunte, Community leader, Handsworth disturbances
"During the Handsworth driots a number of community leaders visited the area. Individuals like James Hunte, who ran the Mohammed Ali Centre, Hockley. He spoke to local people and attempted to give a ...
Japanese Maples on display
Display at the Birmingham Show in Perry Park in 1985.
Jennifer Wharton aka Pepsi Poet, Probation Officer / Comedienne
"Pepsi Poet, a local comedienne known for her biting satire, often aimed at the Conservatives. In the 1980's and 90's Pepsi Poet appeared on numerous TV / Radio programmes, including Channel 4's multi ...
Job Centre
The once popular Youth Training Scheme at Holyhead Road was knocked down and the new signing-on office/ job centre replaced it.
John Akomfrah director of 'Handsworth Songs'
"John Akomfrah, Director of the award winning 'Handsworth Songs' , filmed during the riots, it is a powerful examination of social, historical, racial and political disorder in Britain. Akomfrah reads ...
Johnstone Street, Perry Barr
The Old Malt Factory, Johnstone Street, Perry Barr, photographed on 21st June 1966.
Joseph Chamberlain 6th Form College
After seven years as part of Highgate School the old Mount Pleasant became Joseph Chamberlain 6th form college in 1983. The reduction in pupils meant that other buildings including Moseley Road Art School ...
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College
The college opened in 1983, housed in the buildings formerly used by Mount Pleasant School.
Journalist talking to crowd, Lozells Road
"A journalist asks the crowd about their version of events.Throughout the years Handsworth has attracted a lot of publicity, at the time some residents said " the only reason the press comes here is to ...
Judy Simpson, Athlete
"Judy Simpson was a successful athlete,winning gold, silver and bronze medals in the Commonwealth Games heptathlon. She also gained bronze in the European Championships setting a British record. In 1984 ...
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 ...
Kabaddi Tournament at the Carnival
There was a kabaddi tournament held almost every year between 1983 and 1989. This is from the last of them.
Kabaddi is a team contact sport that originated in South Asia BCE, as a form of recreational ...
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 ...
Khalsa House, Asian Advice Centre, Handsworth
"An advisory and welfare centre, which provided support and information for the Asian community." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.
Kim Hancock interview
Kim Hancock was born in Handsworth in 1957 and her parents and grandmother were also born in Handsworth. She talks about the changes in the area and in her own life in the 1960s and 70s:
To listen ...
Kingstanding Road, Perry Barr
The TSB bank (or, as it was then, the Trustee Savings Bank) in Kingstanding Road, Perry Barr, photographed in 1984. In the window to the right of the door can still be seen the key logo of its predecessor, ...
Kitchen / Harry Potter
The kitchen back door has gone, replaced by a brand new cooker and fridge and a smooth tiled wall. The kitchen stretches the length of the old kitchen and bathroom combined and the new bathroom is now ...