Mrs McGhie with the Jamaican High Commissioner in London
In 1991 Mrs McGhie was made an Honourary Fellow of Community Roots College in London. This award was in recognition of her achievements with Shades Of Black in the community.
Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Jones serving apples at the Jones' greengrocery on the corner of Ladypool Road and Colville Road
Muriel Cowan interview
Muriel Cowan was born in Dublin in 1934 and moved here when she was 21, after marrying an Irish building-worker who was already living in Birmingham. Since 1972, they have been living in a council house ...
Musical Youth, Dennis Seaton
"Dennis Seaton was lead vocalist with Musical Youth. They recorded several hit albums and singles including the No 1 hit in 1982 'Pass The Dutchie' and the follow up 'Youth Of Today'. They also worked ...
Musical Youth, Junior Waite
"Freddie 'Junior' Waite played drums with Musical Youth. The group recorded several hit albums and singles including the British number one hit 'Pass The Dutchie'. They also recorded with Donna Summer ...
Musical Youth, Michael Grant
"Musical Youth burst on the scene in 1982 and had a British number 1 hit with 'Pass The Dutchie', which sold more than 4 million records. After the group disbanded Michael Grant went on to forge a solo ...
Nahid Saddiqui, Kathak Dancer
"Nahid Saddiqqi, internationally acclaimed Kathak dancer, has pioneered South Asian dance in the West Midlands for more than 20 years. In the early 1980's WMEMAS arts organisation would programme cultural ...
Nelson Mandela Primary School
The school stands on Colville Road and was named in honour of the South African president while he was still in prison. Nelson Mandela Primary School in Birmingham opened it's doors to pupils on 7th September ...
Nelson Mandela's visit to Handsworth
We would like to put together a web gallery about Nelson Mandela's visit to Handsworth.
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New Hope Close off Rickman Drive
One of the first developments after the stock transfer which led to Optima COmmunity Association being formed. New Hope Close (a symbolic name) is located off Rickman Drive. Since it was built Rickman ...
New Inns
The New Inns Pub was converted into flats, alongside new houses built in 1994, preserving the original character of the old pub. At the rear of the pub, more houses have been built. They are made up of ...
New Inns, 42 Holyhead Road
A public house has been on this site at least since the 18th century. Parts of it were rebuilt in 1885 and 1901, and a banqueting hall, the Prince's Suite, was added on in Edwardian times.
Thomas Crockett ...
Ni' Night
On the ninth night after a death men gather at the deceased's house. They chant readings from the bible intentionally in a long drawn out incoherent way. If someone sounds too clear, they will stop ...
Nineveh Road
This photograph was taken with a zoom lens to highlight how the houses in Handsworth were squeezed together. This and the way that front doors just opened onto the street seemed very strange to newly ...
Nishkam Sewak Jatha Temple
Handsworth has a large Sikh population. The Temple started in 1974, It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It has a free kitchen open to all members of the public. Throughout the year it holds services: ...
Not Forgotten - Association Garden Party
On July 29th 1994 Mrs McGhie attended the annual garden party of the "Not Forgottten Association" whom her daughter Lileth worked for. The Association works with, and on behalf of, ex-servicemen from ...
Oak Cottage in Villa Road
Any information on Oak Cottage would be gratefully recieved by the Digital Handsworth Project.
Old Moseley Arms Public House
Old Moseley Arms Public House Homer Street centenary mural 1987