John Akomfrah director of 'Handsworth Songs'
"John Akomfrah, Director of the award winning 'Handsworth Songs' , filmed during the riots, it is a powerful examination of social, historical, racial and political disorder in Britain. Akomfrah reads ...
John Baskerville by Chris Upton
Until recently it was probably only the artist, the typesetter and the clerk who recognized that there are choices to be made in the way one arranges letters. With the advent of the word processor almost ...
John Bayley Lees JP
This is an abridged version of his biography from the Handsworth Magazine. The full biography is available as a download.
Mr Bayley Lees is a native of Hill Top and received his early education at ...
John Davies Mullins (Chief Librarian)
This is an abridged version of his biography from the Handsworth Magazine. The full version is available on this page for download.
Mr John Davies Mullins, whose death at his residence, 32 Wretham ...
John Henderson - Grave at Keyhill Cemetery
The engineering partnership of Charles Fox and John Henderson was a great Victorian success story. They built the roof of the old New Street Station. They had a large hand in Paddington Station, built ...
John Satchell - Deacon and Politician
This is an abridged version of his biography from the Handsworth Magazine. The full version is available as a download. The house where he died was owned by his son Ernest Percy Satchell (a surgeon)and ...
Joseph Chamberlain - Grave at Keyhill Cemetery
The grave of Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) is located in Keyhill Cemetery in Birmingham. Buried here are: Joseph Chamberlain, Harriet Chamberlain (his first wife), Florence Chamberlain (his second wife) ...
Joseph Hickman Pearson esq
Abridged version of the biography from the Handsworth Magazine Volume One June 1895.
There is probably no resident in Handsworth who is more widely known and certainly there is no one who is more highly ...
Joseph Southall's house
Number 13 Charlotte Road was the home of the Southall family for many years. Joseph Southall (1891-1944) achieved fame as a talented artist. He came back into the public eye last year when his painting ...
Journalist talking to crowd, Lozells Road
"A journalist asks the crowd about their version of events.Throughout the years Handsworth has attracted a lot of publicity, at the time some residents said " the only reason the press comes here is to ...
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 ...
Junction of Great Colmore and Cregoe Street
At this section of the road used to stand the Shakespearian Bar right on the corner visible in the foreground. Today in 2005 it consists of trees and bushes, behind it lies the Kerria Court Retirement ...
Junior Reid, Jamaican Vocalist
"Junior Reid, one of reggae's most respected vocalists, an energetic performer with incisive lyrics and catchy beats. His first single was 'Know Myself' recorded in the mid 70's. He then formed the band ...
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 ...
Khalsa House, Asian Advice Centre, Handsworth
"An advisory and welfare centre, which provided support and information for the Asian community." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.
Kitchen in the Attwood Green Community Centre
The Community Centre has now gone - demolished as part of the urban regeneration of the Lee Bank area. This is the kitchen area which over the years produced countless buffets!
The centre was located ...
Knocking Off Statues by Chris Upton
At a time of universally grim news the re-appearance of Hebe came as a little light relief last week. Hebe, you may or may not remember, is the name of the bronze statue that used to grace the central ...
Ladywood
A misty view from the art room of Osler Street School looking across Clark Street to the new replacement Ladywood School at Freeth Street.
Clark Street runs across from the bottom right. The line ...