Gasometer, Soho Foundry, Handsworth
The original gasometer at the Soho Foundry, Handsworth. It was constructed in about 1799 and was used continuously to supply the Soho Foundry with gas for lighting purposes until the gas could be purchased ...
Geese on the Farm
Here we see two of the geese from Balsall Heath City Farm, located on Malvern Street.
General Calthorpe outside Perry Hall
Perry Hall, Staffordshire. The Honorable General Somerset Calthorpe in Carriage.
The following is a biography of Calthorpe taken from the Handsworth Magazine in November 1899.
Lieutenant General ...
George Albert Asbury's Shop, 55 Key Hill, Hockley
George Albert Asbury's Shop, 55 Key Hill, Hockley 1906
George Dixon Grammar School, Edgbaston
George Dixon Grammar School, in City Road, Edgbaston, in an undated but obviously early photograph. The school had started in Oozells Street as the George Dixon Higher Grade School and moved to the City ...
Gibson Road Unitarian Church, Handsworth
Unitarian Church, Gibson Road, Handsworth, 1918. Erected in 1915, the church was meant to be a school building but was used for services until it was sold in 1957. The Unitarian congregation had been ...
Girls Grammar School, Rose Hill Road, Handsworth
Girls Grammar School, Rose Hill Road, Handsworth. (King Edward VI school). Built in 1911 to take in the girls from Summer Hill, which had become an old and inappropriate school building.
Girls Grammar School, Rose Hill Road, Handsworth.
Girls Grammar School, Rose Hill Road, Handsworth. (King Edward VI school). Built in 1911 to take in the girls from Summer Hill, which had become an old and inappropriate school building.
Girls Grammar School, Rose Hill Road, Handsworth.
Girls Grammar School, Rose Hill Road, Handsworth. (King Edward VI school). Built in 1911 to take in the girls from Summer Hill, which had become an old and inappropriate school building.
Girls Grammar School, Rose Hill Road, Handsworth.
Girls Grammar School, Rose Hill Road, Handsworth. (King Edward VI school). Built in 1911 to take in the girls from Summer Hill, which had become an old and inappropriate school building.
Girls Grammar School, Rose Hill Road, Handsworth.
Girls Grammar School, Rose Hill Road, Handsworth. (King Edward VI school). Built in 1911 to take in the girls from Summer Hill, which had become an old and inappropriate school building.
Gladiator Sandals
The so called gladiator sandals were a must have fashion item in 2010. These womens pairs are colourful and stylish and a far cry from the orginals! Roman sandals first appeared in England as the brown ...
Gooch Street
Moyle & Adams' grocers to the centre of the photograph. Left of them is Kingston's butchers.To the right is Gerald's fruit and flowers. The roadside gutter is packed with swept up ice and slush from a ...
Gooch Street
View looking towards the junction with Conybere Street. Woolworths is in centre foreground and then the long white building is The Triangle cinema. Conybere Street is the just visible right turn after ...
Gooch Street
Shop on the corner at the centre of the picture is Samuel Thornley Ltd. est. 1794 Wholesale Drysalters and makers of French Polish, Varnish and Lacquer. The shop beneath (also Samuel Thornley) advertises ...
Goodwin's Furniture Removals
Goodwin's were based at the Sand Pits in Ladywood, an area which lies to the rear of the Central Library and Summer Row. As well as removals they were also involved in storage as well.
Grand Armistice Ball at the Palais De Danse
Invitation card for the Grand Armistice Ball at the Palais De Danse on Monument Road in Ladywood. Entertainment provided by Stan Hudson and his band.
Grand Junction Public House at 180 Great Colmore Street
The Grand Junction stood right at the corner with Bell Barn Road. Looking across here into the distance is Elvetham Road with a newsagents just visible. A "Park Drive" cigarette advert can be seen on ...