Thornhill House, Handsworth
Thornhill House, Handsworth. It was occupied in the eighteenth century by John Scales who worked at the Soho Manufactory. James Watt junior lived there prior to moving to Aston Hall, then Matthew Boulton's ...
Thornhill House, Soho Road, Handsworth
Thornhill House, Handsworth. It was occupied in the eighteenth century by John Scales who worked at the Soho Manufactory. James Watt junior lived there prior to moving to Aston Hall, then Matthew Boulton's ...
Thornhill Sale Catalogue
This sale catalogue appears in its entirety, page by page.
The sale of 'Thornhill' house and contents, Handsworth, was held following the death of Anne Boulton, the daughter of Matthew Boulton in 1829. ...
Thousands are flocking to Bradshaws
Advert for Bradshaws in the Evening Despatch. Principally it outlines the reasons behind their closure. The cartoon at the top names the new scheme for the area as the "Bath Row Re-Development" which ...
Threads through Time
Soho House Museum celebrated its 10th birthday in 2005. The Asian Women's Textile Groups wanted to celebrate by designing and making some costumes to display in the house. After careful research they ...
Three Towers
To the left is Cleveland Tower and to the right is Clydesdale Tower. These at one time were the tallest residential blocks in the city centre. In between them is Beetham Tower under construction. When ...
Thunderbolt at Perry Barr
Newspaper cutting from the Evening Despatch June 4th 1908.
An account is given of the damage done by a thunderstorm on the night of June 4th 1908. In particular a lightning strike in Aston Lane is detailed, ...
Tibbitt's Fish and Poultry Market
Tibbitt's fish and poultry market stood on the Soho Road.
The advert is taken from the programme for the Saint James' Church Fancy Fair held at the New Inns Assembly Rooms November 20th to 23rd 1929.
Time Gentlemen Please!
Empty pint glass and cigarette packet left on a ledge outside the Craven Arms in Blucher/ Gough Street. The outside of this pub is a stunning example of Victorian tiling.
Tindal St School
Opened in 1880 to accomodate 813 children who paid fees ranging between 1d and 3d. Tindal Schools (boys, girls and infants) were regarded as shining examples of excellence and achieved consistently higher ...
Tindal Street Junior and Infant School
Tindal Street Junior and Infant School opened in 1880 to accommodate 813 children who paid fees ranging between Id and 3d. Originally the Boys, Girls and Infants were all treated as separate schools, ...
Toll Gates on Hamstead and Villa Road
Watercolour sketch of the toll gates. This sketch was made in 1872, the year of the gates removal, and is copied from a contemporary photograph. The gates were originally installed in 1727. The house ...
Tony Daley , Footballer
"Born and raised in Newtown, Birmingham. Footballer Tony 'Boy Wonder' Daley is best remembered for his spell with Aston Villa Football Club from 1985 to 1994. Known for his electrifying speed and goal ...
Tony's Ballroom
Cover of a promotional brochure for Tony's Ballroom. The Ballroom was located next door to the Birmingham Hippodrome on Hurst Street and was a popular local dance venue.
Tony's Ballroom on Hurst Street
Centre pages of publicity brochure for the popular ballroom which was located right next door to the Birmingham Hippodrome. The brochure (which can be easily read using the zoomify tab) is designed to ...
Top Floor of The Red Lion, Soho Road
This coaching house had its first licence granted in 1542. The present building is a replacement built on the same site. Oliver Cromwell used the Red Lion to provide stabling for his horses and rest for ...
Topographical account of Handsworth in 1872 (part one)
From the 1872 Staffordshire Post Office Directory.
Topographical account of Handsworth in 1872 (part two)
The page also includes the first section of the trade directory listing for Handsworth in 1872.