Handsworth Riots: Police with riotshields, Lozells Road
"Police had blocked off roads and were armed with riotshields. The crowds stood watching, now and again a brick or bottle would be thrown. It is important to remember this was not a race riot, as British, ...
Handsworth Riots: The Day After
"Youths surveying a burnt out shop on Lozells Road. News reports stated that between 45-50 shops were looted or burnt, including a Church, Garage, Public House and a Post Office." Pogus Caesar, February ...
Handsworth Riots: Young boys on Archibald Road
"Archibald Road and Lozells Road during the disturbances in 1985. The young boys are running away not knowing whether the police would charge at them." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.
Handsworth Urban Regeneration
"A tractor demolishes a building in Handsworth as part of Birmingham Council Urban Regeneration Scheme. During the early part of the 1980's it was claimed that up to £20 million had been invested in Handsworth ...
Handsworth, a view through the wire
"The image of the barbed wire fence conjured up a feeling of unease in an already volatile situation. After the disturbances people still had their defences up." Pogus Caesar, February 2003
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 ...
James Hunte, Community leader, Handsworth disturbances
"During the Handsworth driots a number of community leaders visited the area. Individuals like James Hunte, who ran the Mohammed Ali Centre, Hockley. He spoke to local people and attempted to give a ...
Jennifer Wharton aka Pepsi Poet, Probation Officer / Comedienne
"Pepsi Poet, a local comedienne known for her biting satire, often aimed at the Conservatives. In the 1980's and 90's Pepsi Poet appeared on numerous TV / Radio programmes, including Channel 4's multi ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Khalsa House, Asian Advice Centre, Handsworth
"An advisory and welfare centre, which provided support and information for the Asian community." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.
Lozells Road looking towards Newtown
"Handsworth riots 1985. All members of the community survey the scene on Lozells Rd...an eerie calmness fills the air, but an uneasy atmosphere hangs over the entire city of Birmingham." Pogus Caesar, ...
Mallica 'Kapo' Reynolds, Spiritualist/Artist
"Born 1911 in Bynloss, Jamaica. Performed first spiritual healing age 12, converted to Christian Revivalist faith at 16 yrs old, continued to conduct services as Zion Revivalist. He was arrested twice ...
Mallica 'Kapo' Reynolds, Spiritualist/Artist
"Born 1911, Bynloss, Jamaica. Kapo performed his first spiritual healing age 12, he converted to the Christian Revivalist faith at 16 years old, andcontinued to preach and conduct services of Zionist ...
Malthouse Gardens and Lozells Road
"Outside the Lozells Inn public house,the Fire Brigade were on alert, as some gas pipes still had to be disconnected, this element made the situation potentially dangerous." Pogus Caesar, February 2003....