Miss Dodds and class at St Thomas's School in 1954
Several children have been named on this picture. (Front Row) Second left in glasses is Mike Davis, third left and centre is Jeff Wedgwood. (Second Row) First left in square patterned jumper is John Patton. ...
Miss Edwards and her class at St Thomas's School
Several of the children on this photograph have been identified. (Front Row)first left is Paul Smith, second left is Ronnie Cotterill, fourth left is John Abbot. (Second Row) second left is David Wakelam, ...
Miss Ford's Room at St. Thomas's School
Miss Ford's class looking attentively at presumably Miss Ford and/or the photographer. This classroom was at St. Thomas's School on Bath Row/ Granville Street in the Edgbaston area. During the redevelopment ...
Moonlit Park
Children from St Thomas's School entering Moonlit Park for the official opening. The occasion was vibrant and colourful with all the children in costumes they had made themselves.
Moonlit Park opening
Children from Woodview Primary School forming part of the procession into Moonlit Park for the official opening ceremony. The children made their own costumes for the occasion.
Moseley Road School of Art
Designed by W.H. Bidlake. It was opened in 1900 for secondary pupils of exceptional talent. It was closed in 1975 and was then owned by the British Association of Muslims.
Moseley School of Art
The School of Art, Moseley Road, designed by W.H. Bidlake. This elegant building was opened in 1900 for secondary pupils of exceptional artistic talent. Despite vehement protest it closed as a school ...
Mr Partridge explains....
Children from Woodview Primary School on a school trip to "Dig For Victory". Mr Partridge explains (not for the first time) that he was: "In the first lot you know..." The first lot being the First World ...
Mr Partridge on Dig For Victory Day
Woodview Primary School had a school trip to experience some of the aspects of evacuation. Mr Partridge is here explaining how he was was "in the first lot you know" and "still has shrapnel in his leg"....
Nelson Street School
The school was opened in 1876 as Nelson Street Board School and modified on several occasions. This image was donated by John Landon.
New classroom at Lee Bank Primary School
Promotional picture taken for the brochure for the newly opened Lee Bank Primary School.
New student block at Lee Bank Island
This block is under construction on the island where Lee Bank Middleway meets Bristol Road/ Street. It is planned as accomodation for Birmingham University students. The England flag visible on the van ...
Notes on evacuation from St Thomas's School logbook
These notes were written as Britain approached declaring war on Germany in September 1939.
28th August
Several members of the staff arrived at school at 7:15am for the rehearsals of evacuation of ...
Official opening of Lee Bank Primary School
Princess Alexandra speaking at the official opening ceremony of Lee Bank Primary School. Second left in the picture is the Lord Mayor who at that time was Harold Edward Tyler.
Opening of Lee Bank Primary School
HRH Princess Alexandra meets teaching staff and dignitaries during the official opening of Lee Bank Primary School.
Opening of Lee Bank Primary School
HRH Princess Alexandra unveiling the plaque at the official opening of Lee Bank Primary School.
Opening of Lee Bank Primary School
The first pages of the school diary by the first headteacher Denis Lyons. The extract reads as follows (use the "zoom" button to read the original clearly):
"The new school began its life as a Junior ...
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 ...