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Portrait from dufacolour transparency by Ruth Handley.
Ruth Handley(1899-1957)was renowned as a specialist in portrait photography. Mostly known for her photographs of actors and actresses who visited ...
Unveiling of the statue of Edward VII
The statue to the late king was unveiled in April 1913 in Victoria Square. To the left is the statue of Edward's mother Queen Victoria. Victoria is of course still there today whereas Edward was relocated ...
Up The 'Pool (A day trip to Blackpool)
The Whitehouse family from Balsall Heath Road enjoying a day trip to Blackpool.
Fred and Muriel Whitehouse with three of their kids, Brian (top), Keith (centre) and the youngest Paul. Paul holds the ...
Uplands Road
Uplands road one afternoon in October 2003.
Upper Marshall Street
Premises on the street in 1956, photographed as part of the impending urban renewal of the area.
Upper Marshall Street
Upper Marshall Street is located in the Holloway Head area between Commercial Street and Gough Street. This 1956 photograph shows the last remaining domestic dwellings on the road. The origin of the street ...
Urban Regeneration, Handsworth
"Urban regeneration in Murdoch Road, Handsworth. At the time the government were putting a lot of money into the urban regeneration of the area. It was claimed that at least £20 million had been invested ...
Urban regeneration, Murdock Road, Handsworth
"Urban regeneration in Handsworth.At the time a lot of building work taking place in the area." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.
Urban Regeneration, Roof repairs
"A workman repairs a bay roof as part of Birmingham Council's Urban regeneration scheme in Handsworth." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.
Using Obscene Language on a Perry Barr Tram
This cutting from the Handsworth Herald is about a pig dealer called Richard Idiens who was accused of using obscene language on a tram. He was ordered off the car and then 'gave vent to disgraceful language'. ...
Vaccination records for Mrs McGhie
This certificate was issued to Mrs McGhie when she was a child. She was then known by her maiden name of Eunice Finlayson. Mrs McGhie is best known for her work in the Handsworth area with Shades of Black....
Vale Road
A wet rainy day in 1947.
Vanley Burke at Symphony Hall: Vertical Hold
From 'Vertical Hold' artshow, Westminster Road, Handsworth. 23rd September 2002
Vanley Burke at Symphony Hall: Vertical Hold
From 'Vertical Hold' artshow, Westminster Road, Handsworth. 23rd September 2002
Vanley Burke Galleries
Vanley Burke has been living and working in Birmingham since 1965. He started photographing the community around him in 1967 and has continued to the present day. He has exhibited his work extensively ...
Vanley Burke Work: Vertical Hold
From 'Vertical Hold' artshow, Westminster Road, Handsworth. 23rd September 2002
Vanley Burke, Photographer
"Vanley Burke has lived in Birmingham since 1965. In 1967 he started photographing the community and continues to the present day. He has twice visited South Africa, recording events of the post-apartheid ...
Varna Road
Bomb damage on Varna Road, Balsall Heath during World War Two, 1941 (the area was one of the first to be redeveloped in the 1960's and the road was completely demolished and no longer exists)