Soho Manufactory, Handsworth
Soho Manufactory, Handsworth. Built by Matthew Boulton in 1762 the factory was demolished in the 1860s.
Soho Manufactory, Handsworth
Old smelting furnace used by Boulton, Watt and Murdock at the Soho Manufactory, Handsworth. Erected in 1762 by Matthew Boulton it was demolished in the 1860s.
Soho Mint
Photograph 'In the Mint' from page 73 of an album of 75 photographs of Soho Foundry, taken prior to the sale of the works to W. & T. Avery, circa May 1895.
This photograph is from a volume in the Boulton ...
Soho Mint
Photograph of the 'Hydraulic Presses in Mint' from page 74 of an album of 75 photographs of Soho Foundry, taken prior to the sale of the works to W. & T. Avery, circa May 1895.
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Soho Mint
Photograph of the 'Packing Room in Mint' from page 75 of an album of 75 photographs of Soho Foundry, taken prior to the sale of the works to W. & T. Avery, circa May 1895.
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Soho Mint
Photograph 'In Mint' from page 76 of an album of 75 photographs of Soho Foundry, taken prior to the sale of the works to W. & T. Avery, circa May 1895.
This photograph is from a volume in the Boulton ...
Soho Mint - Catalogue of Machinery and Plant
This sale catalogue appears in its entirety, page by page.
'A Catalogue of the Valuable Machinery and Plant of the Soho Mint... to be Sold by Auction... on Monday, April 29, 1850.' Includes: coining ...
Soho Mint medal, obverse
This medal was produced by Matthew Boulton at the Soho Mint around 1803 to promote his minting machinery. It has also been suggested that he wished to reord his achievements in developing the machinery ...
Soho Mint medal, reverse
This medal was produced by Matthew Boulton at the Soho Mint around 1803 to promote his minting machinery. It has also been suggested that he wished to reord his achievements in developing the machinery ...
Soho Mint, Handsworth
Site of the Soho Mint in the grounds of the Soho Manufactory, Handsworth, near what is now South Road. 1899. The mint was in operation by 1788, but did not produce British currency until 1797.
Soho Mint, Handsworth
Site of the Soho Mint in the grounds of the Soho Manufactory, Handsworth, near what is now South Road. 1899. The mint was in operation by 1788, but did not produce British currency until 1797.
Soho Mint, Handsworth
Site of the Soho Mint in the grounds of the Soho Manufactory, Handsworth, near what is now South Road. 1899. The mint was in operation by 1788, but did not produce British currency until 1797.
Soho Road
Taken sometime during the 1960s to 1970s. Amongst the shops to be found in this photograph are:
Englands: Shoes
Withers: Tobacconist
Pearks: Supermarket
Burtons: Clothes
Soho Road
Taken on a cold afternoon in October 2003.
Soho Road Jewellers
An example of the jewellery to be found on sale along the Soho Road. There has been a real growth in the number of jewellers in Handsworth.
Soho Road Mitha (sweet) Counter
A selection of mitha (sweets) on counters in a shop window on the Soho Road.
Soho Road shopping
The Soho Supermarket with a colourful display of fruit and vegetables.
Soho Road Textiles
Dark shawl on sale in Soho Road. Beautifully designed shawls and other textiles are to be found in many shops along the road.