Ruby Turner, Vocalist
"Ruby Turner , born in Montego Bay, Jamaica and moved to Birmingham in 1967. She recorded her first single, 'Every Soul', for a local label, before being offered a contract with Jive Records. In 1987 ...
Rustie Lee, Chef / TV Personality
"Rustie Lee achieved national recognition as the chef with the infectious laugh on TV AM. She has owned a Caribbean takeaway and restaurant in Handsworth. Rustie also opened a restaurant in Hurst St, ...
Self Defence classes, Handsworth
"Open air martial arts in Handsworth Park." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.
Sikh Demonstration
"Sikhs protesting against seige at the Golden Temple in Amristar, Punjab. Feelings were running high with protesters calling for a separate state in Khalistan." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.
Sly Dunbar, Jamaican Musican / Producer
"Drummer extrordinaire and half of the legendary reggae duo Sly and Robbie. He has written, performed or produced for reggae artists like Wailing Soul, Peter Tosh, Dennis Brown and Leroy Smart. As a drummer ...
Sonia Boyce, Artist / Archivist
"Born in London and trained as an artist in London and Stourbridge. Since leaving college in 1983 Sonia Boyce has exhibited abroad and in the UK, shows include 'Black Woman Time Now', Battersea Arts Centre, ...
Steel Pulse, Mykael Riley
"Former member of 'Steel Pulse' , Mykael Riley's vocals and percussion can be heard on the group's 'Handsworth Revolution' album. In 1978 he appeared with Pulse on Top of the Pops performing 'Ku Klux ...
Steel Pulse, Ronnie McQueen
"Steel Pulse was formed in 1972 in Handsworth, Birmingham.The three main members were David Hinds, lead vocals and guitar, Basil Gabbidon, lead guitar and vocals and Ronnie McQueen, Bass. In 1976 Steel ...
Steel Pulse, Steve Nisbett
"Affectionately known as 'Grizzly', Nisbett's powerhouse drumming has provided the sturdy backbone for Steel Pulse's brand of reggae music. Since the early day's of LP's like 'Tribute to the Martyrs' ...
Stevie Wonder, Dennis Seaton of Musical Youth
"Dennis Seaton was lead singer with Musical Youth, in the 1980's they had a worldwide hit with 'Pass The Dutchie'. In their career they performed at Santa Rosa/Rialto club, Handsworth. Success would ...
Tariq Choudry and Pervaiz Khan
"Art Activists, WMEMAS Office, Holyhead School. Tariq Choudry went on to have a successful career in Birmingham City Council. Pervaiz Khan is a theatre director, multimedia artist and film maker and has ...
The Specials, Neville Staple
"Neville Staple sang with The Specials and was a founder member of Fun Boy Three. The Specials had a string of Top 20 hit's, the most famous being 'Ghost Town' (No 1 in 1981) and 'Too much to Young' (No ...
Tony Daley , Footballer
"Born and raised in Newtown, Birmingham. Footballer Tony 'Boy Wonder' Daley is best remembered for his spell with Aston Villa Football Club from 1985 to 1994. Known for his electrifying speed and goal ...
Urban Regeneration, Handsworth
"Urban regeneration in Murdoch Road, Handsworth. At the time the government were putting a lot of money into the urban regeneration of the area. It was claimed that at least £20 million had been invested ...
Urban regeneration, Murdock Road, Handsworth
"Urban regeneration in Handsworth.At the time a lot of building work taking place in the area." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.
Urban Regeneration, Roof repairs
"A workman repairs a bay roof as part of Birmingham Council's Urban regeneration scheme in Handsworth." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.
Vanley Burke, Photographer
"Vanley Burke has lived in Birmingham since 1965. In 1967 he started photographing the community and continues to the present day. He has twice visited South Africa, recording events of the post-apartheid ...
Villa Cross Public House, Handsworth
"Villa Cross Public House. It was near this location that a young man was arrested for a minor traffic offence. Crowds gathered and the situation quickly escalated. The community would eventually witness ...