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 Chamberlain's Funeral
This image shows the Chamberlain family around the graveside. At the head of the grave is the vicar and to the right, leaning over the grave, are Austen and Neville Chamberlain.
Joseph Chamberlain's Funeral
This previously unpublished image shows the gravediggers moving in to finish work after the Chamberlain family had left the funeral. It has a real air of finality to it, after all he had achieved in life ...
Joseph Chamberlain's Funeral at Key Hill
The graveside service for the late Joseph Chamberlain who had been Lord Mayor and MP for Birmingham, and contributed so much to the development of the city.
Joseph Chamberlain's Funeral at Key Hill Cemetery
This view of the funeral was taken at the end of the graveside service. Joseph's son Austen is wearing a top hat and talking possibly to his half-brother Neville. Alternatively Neville could be the man ...
Joseph Chamberlain's Funeral at Key Hill Cemetery
This exhibition contains previously unpublished images. They were not professionally taken and are the only record of the burial of this great man.
Chamberlain, MP and former Lord Mayor of Birmingham, ...
Key Hill Cemetery
Key Hill Cemetery lies at the edge of Birmingham's jewellery quarter and is the last resting place of many of the rich and famous of Birmingham. This exhibition includes some views of the cemetery, some ...
Laying of the Memorial Stone for Handsworth Cemetery Chapel
The stone was laid by local JP Alfred Sanders on September 22nd 1909, accompanied by a host of other local dignitaries.
Map of Handsworth Cemetery in 1910
Handsworth Cemetery's first interment was on Monday 22nd November 1909. The area occupies some 68 acres. This map is taken from the brochure for the opening of the Cemetery Chapel on 1st October 1910. ...
N. Wheatley & Sons, Moseley Road
N. Wheatley & Sons funeral services a long established family firm which originally started in Station Street. It has been based on Moseley Road for over 60 years.
Opening of Handsworth Cemetery Chapel
Programme of proceedings for the opening of the chapel on Sunday 1st October 1910. Councillor Freeland was Chairman of the Cemetery Committee.
Opening of Moonlit Park
Pupil from Woodview Primary School at the opening of Moonlit Park in the Attwood Green development area. The pupils turned up in costume and pushed decorated supermarket trolleys all linked to the theme ...
Oxhill Road entrance to Handsworth Cemetery
The magnificent iron gates and the lodge at the Oxhill Road entrance to Handsworth Cemetery.
The photograph is taken from the brochure for the opening of Handsworth Chapel on October 1st 1910.
Perry Barr Crematorium
Illustration from the Mercury of the newly opened crematorium.
Picturesque Handsworth
Some scenic views from Handsworth at the turn of the century. The views are of the Lych Gate of Saint Mary's Church, Camp Lane, Sandwell Road, Church Lane and the Cemetery Gates of Handsworth Cemetery. ...
Plan of Handsworth Cemetery
Plan of the grounds of Handsworth Cemetery taken from the opening ceremony programme.
Seven Street Park
One of the benefits of the redevelopment of Balsall Heath in the 1970s and 1980's was the creation of several new parks in the place of some of the demolished houses. This photograph shows Seven Streets ...
Seven Street Park
One of the benefits of the redevelopment of Balsall Heath in the 1970s and 1980's was the creation of several new parks in the place of some of the demolished houses. This photograph shows Seven Streets ...