Topographical account of Handsworth in 1872 (part one)
From the 1872 Staffordshire Post Office Directory.
Topographical account of Handsworth in 1872 (part two)
The page also includes the first section of the trade directory listing for Handsworth in 1872.
Train and Tram Service
Details of Handsworth's train and tram services as published in the Handsworth Church Bazaar.
Tramline Track
A piece of track from Handsworth's tramways. It was discovered during the digging which took place for a garage refurbishment. Half of the rail was kept by the garage owner and half by the Handsworth ...
Trams on the Soho Road
Trams passing nearby the library. An advert for Bovril is prominent on the tram.
Tramway Sign
This sign would have been fixed to a pole at the side of the tramway. It was discovered during the digging which took place for a garage refurbishment.
Trinity Methodist Church
Originally a corrugated iron church called "the tin tabernacle" stood on the site in Rookery Road. The present church was built to these plans in 1914 under the direction of Rev. Harvey Rowe. These plans ...
Trinity Methodist Church, Handsworth
Trinity Methodist Church, Rookery Road, Handsworth, from a postcard. The church dates from 1914.
Two Views of Parish Church, Handsworth
Two views of the interior and exterior of the church as it was intended to look after restoration work. At the time these drawings were released another £4,200 was still needed to complete the programme ...
Typing Class at Handsworth New Road School
"Education is di key to success" (comment submitted in discussion of Vanley Burke photographs by student from Handsworth Wood Girls School)
Union Row
Union Row in 1972, unrecognisable from today's view.
Union Row Chapel, Handsworth
Union Row Chapel, Handsworth, after being rebuilt in 1871 as Handsworth Congregational Church. November 1981
Uplands Road
Uplands road one afternoon in October 2003.
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.
Vaccination records for Mrs McGhie
This certificate was issued to Mrs McGhie when she was a child. She was then known by her maiden name of Eunice Finlayson. Mrs McGhie is best known for her work in the Handsworth area with Shades of Black....
Vale Road
A wet rainy day in 1947.