Tindal Street School evacuees with Queen Mary
The picture is dated 21st September 1939. Arthur Rose is to far left and sister Irene Rose is the girl in front with hand on the grass. Irene remembers writing home to her mum to say she had been gardening ...
Town Hall, Birmingham
Postcard illustrating the scene outside the Town Hall, Birmingham, after the infamous 'Lloyd George meeting' on 18th December 1901. Although all appears to be peaceful enough there had been chaos when ...
Tragic Affair at Perry Barr
These cuttings deal with the deal of Harry Reginald Bradley who drowned when his mother jumped into the canal at Perry Barr while holding him. (Use the 'zoomify ' function to make the cuttings readable.)
The ...
Travellers on Alfred Street
Travellers' Caravans on a car park on Alfred Street.
Tree planting on Bell Barn Road
Mature trees were planted as part of the features of the redevelopment of the Lee Bank area. This image was credited as being of Bell Barn Road but the background of Bristol Street means it is the end ...
Typing Class at Handsworth New Road School
"Education is di key to success" (comment submitted in discussion of Vanley Burke photographs by student from Handsworth Wood Girls School)
Urban Regeneration, Handsworth
"Urban regeneration in Murdoch Road, Handsworth. At the time the government were putting a lot of money into the urban regeneration of the area. It was claimed that at least £20 million had been invested ...
Urban regeneration, Murdock Road, Handsworth
"Urban regeneration in Handsworth.At the time a lot of building work taking place in the area." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.
Urban Regeneration, Roof repairs
"A workman repairs a bay roof as part of Birmingham Council's Urban regeneration scheme in Handsworth." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.
Using Obscene Language on a Perry Barr Tram
This cutting from the Handsworth Herald is about a pig dealer called Richard Idiens who was accused of using obscene language on a tram. He was ordered off the car and then 'gave vent to disgraceful language'. ...
Vaccination records for Mrs McGhie
This certificate was issued to Mrs McGhie when she was a child. She was then known by her maiden name of Eunice Finlayson. Mrs McGhie is best known for her work in the Handsworth area with Shades of Black....
Vanley Burke Galleries
Vanley Burke has been living and working in Birmingham since 1965. He started photographing the community around him in 1967 and has continued to the present day. He has exhibited his work extensively ...
Vietnamese New Year
Members, supporters and officers of the MVCA at the New Year celebrations in 1998.
Vietnamese New Year
The Lord Mayor gives a New Year greeting to the Vietnamese people.
Vietnamese New Year
Councillor Theresa Stewart receiving a bouquet of flowers from the Midland Vietnamese Community Association at the 1998 New Year celebrations.
Vietnamese New Year
Introducing the whole of the Vietnamese football team.
Vietnamese New Year
Young men perform a song for the entertainment of the community at the 1998 New Year Celebrations.
Vietnamese New Year
MC Lan Thi Vo.