Bernard Allen on his bike in Lee Crescent
I was born in Lee Crescent in 1931. Lee Crescent ran parallel with Lee Bank Road; there was no Lee Bank area like today. One side of Lee Crescent and Lee Mount was demolished to make way for the Lee Bank ...
Beshara and Sly Dunbar
"Birmingham reggae group Beshara's biggest hit song was the emotive 'Men Cry Too', the tune's heartfelt lyrics made it a guaranteed floor filler. Sly Dunbar is part of the reggae duo Sly and Robbie, they ...
Best and Lloyd Ltd
Located at Wattville Road for a number of years, the company made a large variety of Electrical light fixtures and fittings.
'Best' Lighting for Hotels and Restaurants. Trade Catalogue.
Front Cover. ...
Bethel Presbyterian Church
The Bethel Presbyterian Church of Wales on Holloway Head.
Betholom Row
Betholom Row translates as "City of the dead". It was a passageway which bordered the Jewish burial ground on Islington Row. The Jewish community was centred on this area during the nineteenth century. ...
Biby James, Singer
"Handsworth based Biby James, a well known singer who could perform Reggae, Soul, Rhythm and Blues with ultimate ease. With her band she constantly toured Britain, Europe and America. Throughout her career ...
Bicycle accident at Perry Barr
A newspaper cutting from the Birmingham Mail July 7th 1902.
This cutting gives an account of an accident resulting in the death of a young cyclist.
Three youths were "scorching" (fast reckless riding) ...
Biddle and Webb , Icknield Square.
Biddle and Webb popular auctioneers building on Ickneild Square, as it looked in 1992.
This building was formerly the home of Lesbrooks Engineering Company.
Big Banana at the Carnival
A 3 person sculpture in the form of a banana.
Big bargains at Bradshaws
Advert placed in the Evening Despatch during Bradshaw's closure period. This one is noteworthy for it's appeal directly to male customers. Most of the local residents who remember Bradshaw's would agree ...
Billy Smart's Circus 1954 at Bingley Hall
A regular treat at Christmas in Birmingham was the visit of the circus. The most fondly remembered two would be Chipperfields and Billy Smarts. This programme is for Billy Smart's stint at Birmingham ...
Billy Smart's Circus 1954 at Bingley Hall (pages 10-11)
Pages of the programme from the Christmas stint at Birmingham Bingley Hall by Billy Smart's Circus. The Arabian Horses presented by Rudolf Jurkschatt and The Gutis who were "krazy komics from Krackpotania". ...
Billy Smart's Circus 1954 at Bingley Hall (pages 12-13)
The list of attractions in order of appearance at the Circus. Use the "zoomify" tab to read the text more easily.
Billy Smart's Circus 1954 at Bingley Hall (pages 14-15)
A page showing the famous Billy Smart "chimps" playing tennis and two more featured acts from the circus. Firstly we have "the famous Tagora" who was an accomplished fakir. Secondly we have the "Ifni ...
Billy Smart's Circus 1954 at Bingley Hall (pages 16-17)
These pages from the programme feature heartwarming stories of the circus coming to "your" town.
Billy Smart's Circus 1954 at Bingley Hall (pages 18-19)
These pages from the programme feature Captain Fleming's Sea-Lions. The opposite page is an advert, after the "Greatest Show on Earth" it is suggested you follow it with the greatest treat of the day ...
Billy Smart's Circus 1954 at Bingley Hall (pages 20-21)
On these pages from the circus programme we have a piece on "the guv'nor" Billy Smart himself. The right hand page focuses on the Polar Bears and Racing Camels.
Billy Smart's Circus 1954 at Bingley Hall (pages 22-23)
Behind the scenes at the circus showing the 250 kilowatt power station which literally kept the circus going. The lower picture shows Billy Smart Junior and Mrs Davidd Smart with celebrity visitors Gabrielle ...