Roshven Road group photograph
Taken at the same time in the late 1940's as the other photograph here. This is also from the collection of Diane Stead.
Back row:- Rhonda Blizzard?, Brian Hodgetts?, Margaret Hodgets, Lesley Dean, ...
At play in Kensington Avenue, Roshven Road
These children are gathered for the camera at the end of the 1940's or maybe 1950. This is from the collection of Diane Stead.
(Back row left to right)Robert Moore, Lesley Dean,Raymond Taylor.
(Front ...
Whitehouse in Balsall Heath by Jim Fitzpatrick
Keith Whitehouse came to Balsall Heath from Highgate with his family when he was seven years of age. The house at 271 Balsall Heath Road was a large Victorian house with a big garden and high brick walls ...
The Girl In The Fireplace
Keith Whitehouse also travelled in time as an actor. The lad from Balsall Heath appeared in the Doctor Who episode "The Girl In The Fireplace". Starring David Tennant as The Doctor, Billie Piper as Rose ...
Mary Street School/ Belgrave Primary Staff
The staff of Mary Street / Belgrave Primary; Front row L to R; Jean Kent, unknown, unknown, Mr Mundy (Head), Mrs Wildebore (Deputy Head), unknown, Pauline Davis, and Mrs Elder.
“Mr Mundy was a helpful ...
Mary Street School Road Safety Certificate
Produced by the Birmingham Accident Prevention Council. This Certificate of Merit was awarded to Keith Whitehouse. It was signed by the Lord Mayor of the time, Ernest Walter Horton.
Belgrave Road (Mary Street) School Report
Keith Whitehouse's school report, signed by the class teacher and Mr Mundy Head of the school. Keith excels at English and the arts. Perhaps it’s a pointer to his later career in the arts?
Balsall Heath to the Hippodrome
Keith Whitehouse has built up a cv of many acting appearances. He has appeared onstage in his native Birmingham. Gail Anne-Felton partnered Keith at the Hippodrome. They were making guest appearances ...
The Eagle Public House
The Eagle stood on the corner of Belgrave Road and Longmore Street.
The Wallace Inn Public House
The Wallace, Longmore Street, on the corner of Balsall Heath Road.
The Victoria Public House
The Victoria, Runcorn Road, 2000
The Red Lion Public House
The Red Lion has now been demolished and is currently an Asian Italian restaurant.
The Old Moseley Arms Public House
The New Moseley Arms Public House
For years the New Moseley Arms was known as "The Clock" because of the large clock on the corner of the building which, at that time, had lost both of its hands. It has now been renamed "The Clock" officially....
The George Public House
The George on the corner of Alfred Street and Ladypool Road.
The Crown Public House
The Crown on the corner of Hertford Street and St. Paul's Road.
The Brighton Public House
The Brighton Hotel, on the corner of Brighton Road and Ladypool Road, 2002.
The Belgrave Public House
The Belgrave, on the corner of Moseley Road and Belgrave Road, 1967. This was built by William Charley, a local builder, brickmaker and entrepreneur, in 1978