Midland Vietnamese Community Association
The Midlands Vietnamese Community Association (MVCA) is the principal Vietnamese community organisation in Birmingham. Throughout its 18-year existence it has sought to promote and advance the interests ...
Mrs McGhie receiving the MBE from HM the Queen
On July 17th 2001 Mrs McGhie was invested with the MBE by Her Majesty The Queen for her work with Shades of Black. This image has been used with the kind permission of the Central Chancery of the Orders ...
Mrs McGhie receiving the MBE from The Queen
On July 17th 2001 Mrs McGhie was invested with the MBE by Her Majesty The Queen for her work with Shades of Black. This image has been used with the kind permission of the Central Chancery of the Orders ...
Mrs McGhie with HM The Queen
On July 17th 2001 Mrs McGhie was invested with the MBE by Her Majesty The Queen for her work with Shades of Black. This image has been used with the kind permission of the Central Chancery of the Orders ...
Mrs McGhie with the Jamaican High Commissioner in London
In 1991 Mrs McGhie was made an Honourary Fellow of Community Roots College in London. This award was in recognition of her achievements with Shades Of Black in the community.
Muriel Cowan interview
Muriel Cowan was born in Dublin in 1934 and moved here when she was 21, after marrying an Irish building-worker who was already living in Birmingham. Since 1972, they have been living in a council house ...
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.
Ni' Night
On the ninth night after a death men gather at the deceased's house. They chant readings from the bible intentionally in a long drawn out incoherent way. If someone sounds too clear, they will stop ...
Not Forgotten - Association Garden Party
On July 29th 1994 Mrs McGhie attended the annual garden party of the "Not Forgottten Association" whom her daughter Lileth worked for. The Association works with, and on behalf of, ex-servicemen from ...
Paradise To Reality with Mrs McGhie
Eunice McGhie-Belgrave was born in Jamaica, left there for England in 1957 aged 22 and set up home in Handsworth. This exhibition traces her journey and work with the community she found here.
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Perry Common Kingstanding and Kettlehouse Farm "Community News"
This local journal was issued from the community centre which was opened in January 1933 at the corner of Kings Road and Kingstanding Road.
Police at Demonstration in Winson Green
Anti Nazi Demonstration against the National Front support march for Robert Ralph. Ralph was imprisoned in Winson Green Prison for openly stating that he would sell his house to a white family only. ...
Police in Winson Green
Police in Winson Green after the Nazi National Front demonstration in support of Robert Ralph. When the photograph was first taken it seemed that the van 'spoiled' the shot. But now it gives a good ...
Police investigation during Handsworth Riots
Policeman searching for fingerprints in broken glass during Handsworth Riots.
Pool Fight
Pillow fight on the main pool at Moseley Road Baths as part of the 1987 Balsall Heath Carnival
Portrait of a Body Builder
This photograph was taken at the gymn on Soho Hill next door to the Beehive. The bodybuilder's name is Colin.
Portrait of a Boxer
This photograph was taken at the Golden Gloves Boxing Club on Moseley Road.
Preacher on Soho Hill
Outside the building popularly known as FCF.