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Marching Majorettes from 1982
1999 Parade from above
The 1999 parade from above with elaborate costumes.
1999 Carnival
The 1999 parade on Edward Rd seen from the front. The procession is heading up and onto the Moseley Road.
1984 Carnival
"It's a Knockout" meant playing some unusual games in costume. These are some of the simpler costumes from the 1984 contest. In years gone by carnival and sports events sometimes ran on different days ...
All The Fun of the Fair
When the parade ends the carnival is only just beginning. There are still many things to see and do at the fair.
Mr Punch?
A punch and judy show from the 1978 carnival.
The 1979 Parade from above
The parade was so much bigger in those days.
The Streaker 1978
"In one unscheduled appearance efficiently dealt with by very good-humoured Law,an over-enthusiastic bather forgot his costume." Heathan 1978
The Golden Goose 1984
"My first one, possibly, was when I was in the Youth Theatre and we did a play called The Golden Goose and we turned that into a float. I didn’t do much more than jump on the float and have a fun time." ...
Folk Singer
Eric Pemberton, folk singer and Phillis Hall with microphone
Campaign for Cambodia 1989
A general campaign for Cambodia in 1989. The posters here include an Oxfam food aid poster and "Light a Candle for Kampuchea".
A Royal Wedding at the Carnival
A re-enactment of the wedding of Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer. This was one of the events which took place at the 1980 Carnival in Balsall Heath.
Balsall Heath City Farm
Hazel weaving using traditional methods as part of the play scheme activities arranged during the summer at Balsall Heath City Farm by the Venture, Malvern Street
Balsall Heath City Farm
Craft session at Balsall Heath City Farm using traditional wood turning techniques as part of the play scheme at the Venture, Malvern street.
Balsall Heath City Farm
One of the many farm cats at Balsall Heath City Farm, Malvern Street
Balsall Heath City Farm
Shadow puppets at Balsall Heath City Farm as part of the activities arranged during the summer holiday play scheme at the Venture, Malvern Street.
St Paul's Trust Recycling Scheme
Here we see the converted milk float that was used to collect recycled material from schools and Local businesses in the Balsall Heath area. The project was set up by St Paul's Trust to improve the recycling ...
The Yurt, Balsall Heath City Farm
The Yurt that visited us in Balsall Heath in April 2000 is being sent around the country by the City Farms Federation to carry the message that everyone needs shelter. Here a group of children are undertaking ...