Don Kinch, Aaron Mapp
"Members of the Dark Movers Theatre Group rehearsing at a school hall in Handsworth. Don Kinch was director of the group and Aaron Mapp was an actor. At the time of writing Don is still directing and ...
Don Shaw, Lenny Henry, Carol Pemberton, Bob Ramdhanie
"Don Shaw (Macro Films), Lenny Henry (Comedian / Actor), Carol Pemberton (Black Voices), Bob Ramdhanie (Black Voices Manager / Arts Activist / Broadcaster). We attended Reggae Sunsplash, London in 1987l. ...
Douglas Hurd, Home Secretary visits Handsworth Riots.
"One of the problems with Douglas Hurd, Home Secretary visiting Handsworth was that it created more tensions. The news spread like wildfire and within minutes the whole area was swollen with bodies..it ...
Douglas Hurd, Home Secretary, Handsworth Disturbances
"Many politicians like Douglas Hurd, Home Secretary visited Handsworth during the disturbances. Tensions were running high, a lot of people asked the question "why does it take something like this to ...
Drawing of Handle by John Phillp
This pen and ink drawing of a handle is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). It is not clear if the drawing is a design proposal or a drawing ...
Drawing Room, Soho House
This photograph of what was the Drawing Room at Soho House was taken in 1927 by Birmingham photographers Lewis and Randall. By this date the house was a hotel and this was used as the Dining Room.
The ...
Due for demolition
An interesting view of two buildings awaiting demolition as part of the urban renewal of Lee Bank. Haddon Tower to the rear of the picture was in process of being cleared for "blow down". The top floors ...
Eagle within oak wreath by John Phillp
This pen and ink design is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp may have been Matthew Boulton's son but the evidence is inconclusive. ...
Ecton Mine 'Sun & Planet' Engine, Staffordshire
Drawing 'No.1' of the general section of the engine for winding ore etc. out of the Mine at Ecton, belonging to His Grace The Duke of Devonshire.
This was a typical 'sun & planet' engine, applied ...
Ecton Mine 'Sun & Planet' Engine, Staffordshire
Drawing 'No.2' of the ground plan of the engine and 'No.3' side view of the pit framing, of the barrel and spiral, and outside view of part of the engine house.
These drawings show the winding barrel ...
Ecton Mine 'Sun & Planet' Engine, Staffordshire
Drawing 'No.4' of the plan of the boiler top, spring beams, pit framing, etc.
This was a typical 'sun & planet' engine, applied to mine winding. It was ordered for Ecton copper mine in Derbyshire. ...
Ecton Mine 'Sun & Planet' Engine, Staffordshire
Drawing 'No.5' of the front view of the engine and section of the boiler and seating.
This was a typical 'sun & planet' engine, applied to mine winding. It was ordered for Ecton copper mine in Derbyshire. ...
Ecton Mine 'Sun & Planet' Engine, Staffordshire
Drawing 'No.6' of the front view of the pit framing of the winding engine 'taken as looking in direction from (x) in No.2'
This was a typical 'sun & planet' engine, applied to mine winding. It was ...
Ecton Mine 'Sun & Planet' Engine, Staffordshire
Views of the engine framing.
This was a typical 'sun & planet' engine, applied to mine winding. It was ordered for Ecton copper mine in Derbyshire. The mine was owned by the Duke of Devonshire, and ...
Ecton Mine 'Sun & Planet' Engine, Staffordshire
Different views of the boiler, its seating and fire place.
This was a typical 'sun & planet' engine, applied to mine winding. It was ordered for Ecton copper mine in Derbyshire. The mine was owned ...
Ecton Mine 'Sun & Planet' Engine, Staffordshire
Side view of the winding barrel and spiral.
This was a typical 'sun & planet' engine, applied to mine winding. It was ordered for Ecton copper mine in Derbyshire. The mine was owned by the Duke of ...
Edgbaston Reservoir
The reservoir at about 6:30 pm on Monday 14th February 2005
Edward James Abbott - Conservative Politician
Edward James Abbott lived at The Austins on Sandwell Lane, he was the last occupant of the house. This biography is taken from the Handsworth Magazine.
"He was born on November 5, 1835, and is therefore ...