Reverend R. N. Young
An abridged biography from the Handsworth Magazine. The full version is available as a download. His address in 1896 was given as the Wesleyan Theological College in Friary Road.
The Rev. Robert Newton ...
Reverend T. S. Cave
An abridged version of his biography from the Handsworth Magazine. The full version is available as a download file.
The Rev. Thomas Smith Cave, vicar of St James’ Handsworth, and chairman of the Handsworth ...
Rhodes Almshouses
Founded by John Rhodes. The Almshouses still stand on the Soho Road to this day.
Rhodes Almshouses
The Almshouses were erected in 1871 at the behest of Mrs Matilda Juliana Rhodes in memory of her husband John Rhodes. It contained separate sets of rooms to accomodate sixteen ladies in reduced circumstances....
River Tame
River Tame, Hamstead. Situated between Hamstead Road and Forge Lane. 1897
River Tame, Hamstead
Near the Hamstead Road Bridge. April 1896
River Tame, Hamstead
River Tame, Hamstead. View of the Tame between Hamstead Road and Forge Lane. May 1897.
Robberies from Children
A newspaper cutting from the "Handsworth
News", 14th May 1887.
This gives an account of the case against Maud Smith of Ladywood, who was accused of stealing boots and clothing from several small ...
Robson's Trade Directory of Birmingham and Sheffield 1839
William Robson's Trade Directory of 1839 is a curious amalgam of the Midlands and Sheffield. Why Sheffield was included is a geographical mystery but otherwise this represents one of the earliest directories ...
Rocky Lane, Hamstead
Rocky Lane, Hamstead. c1897
Rocky Lane, Perry Barr
The old manor house in Rocky Lane, Perry Barr. The manor house became the bailiff's house after Perry Hall was built but it was demolished soon after this photograph was taken in 1909. The fingerpost ...
Rocky Lane, Perry Barr
Old yew tree in Rocky Lane, Perry Barr, its roots exposed as the road has been eroded to form a hollow way.
Rocky Lane, Perry Barr
Old yew tree in Rocky Lane, Perry Barr, looking towards Walsall Road. A girl is standing inside the hollow trunk in this 1896 photograph.
Rope walk, Handsworth
Rope walk, Handsworth, in 1898. The rope making business was owned by Mr Haines but ceased at his death c.1914. In the background Thornhill House is visible amongst the trees in its grounds.
Rose Hill Road, Handsworth
Rose Hill Road, Handsworth, featuring a range of posters on a vacant piece of land. The poster in the centre is advertising the public baths, where the facilities include Turkish baths.
Sad Death at Perry Barr
This newscutting from the Handsworth Herald relates the death of Miss Emily Lindsay from Wellhead Lane. She had suffered from consumption for some time but had seemed healthy until a few days before ...
Sad Fatality to a Gentleman at Perry Barr
A newspaper cutting from the Birmingham Gazette, September 8th 1881.
The article refers to the death of Mr George Chase following an accident in his horse drawn trap in Rocky Lane, Perry Barr.
This ...