Handsworth Park, Cricket
This photograph was taken at a cricket match between a local team and a police team.
Handsworth Tennis Club
There were tennis courts in the park. Perhaps these were used by the Tennis Club.
Handsworth Tennis Club
The club members in 1894. There were tennis courts in Victoria Park so perhaps this was where they played.
Heath Mount School netball team
The prize winning Heath Mount School netball team.
Holloway Head Playing Field
The sign for the old playing field on Holloway Head is still in situ as of February 2005, though worn with age. Barely readable and severely faded it remains as a reminder of the field's use.
Holyhead School, Handsworth
"Members of the hockey team take a break from practising, Holyhead School in Handsworth, Birmingham." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.
'I Ran The World' Marathon
"The 1986 'I Ran The World' charity marathon in Lozells. Following the worldwide success of 'Live Aid' in 1985, a number of events were organised around Great Britain, mainly to raise funds for Third ...
John Edward Shilton
John Edward Shilton was a Right-handed batsman who played for Warwickshire Cricket Club between 1894-95.
Judy Simpson, Athlete
"Judy Simpson was a successful athlete,winning gold, silver and bronze medals in the Commonwealth Games heptathlon. She also gained bronze in the European Championships setting a British record. In 1984 ...
Kabaddi Tournament at the Carnival
There was a kabaddi tournament held almost every year between 1983 and 1989. This is from the last of them.
Kabaddi is a team contact sport that originated in South Asia BCE, as a form of recreational ...
Kent House - formerly Kent Street Baths
Kent House was for many years used as a storeroom by the Birmingham diocese. Prior to that it was Kent Street Baths, used and remembered fondly by many residents in the nearby area. During World War 2 ...
Kent Street Gala Baths after an air-raid
The November air-raids on Birmingham in 1940 were particularly severe. As local resident Jean Hill notes below the raid that hit Kent Street Baths lasted from early evening till the following day. Kent ...
Kingstanding Recreation Ground
The Paddling Pool at Kingstanding Recreation Ground circa 1930
Ladywood Baths
Ladywood School pupils meet Olympic swimmers who trained at Monument Road Baths. Back row left to right are: David Wilkie, Nick Gillingham and Tim Jones. Front row are local children Mark Bartlett and ...
Main Entrance of Grove Lane Baths
The main entrance to the baths with the seperate entries for women and men clearly visible. The baths were opened on 28th January 1907.
Matthew Murray: Wrestlers at Holyhead Leisure Centre
Matthew Murray - text by Addie Vassie at hug, Amsterdam
Matthew’s images are universal in their insight and unintentionally have a tendency to make the viewer smile, by essentially capturing ...
Milkman's walkover in a novel Birmingham race
A novel race took place at Winson Green on Tuesday afternoon between a milkman and a a greengrocer, who were to push their carts from the Plough and Harrow Inn, Bacchus Road to the Art Gallery and back ...