Opening of the Hall Of Memory
From the programme for the opening of the Hall Of Memory. The top photograph is of Edward, Prince Of Wales (later Edward V111) who laid the foundation stone in 1923. The lower photograph is of Prince ...
Opening of the Lozells Road Trams
This cutting from the G.H. Osborne Collection of newscuttings is the announcement of the opening of the Lozells Road section of the tramline with trams to run every 15 minutes.
Opening of the Salvage Works on Rotton Park Street
This image is from the brochure commemorating the opening of the Salvage Works.
Optima offices under construction
This photograph shows the new offices under construction, next to the St Thomas Centre on Bell Barn Road. The building has a pale green sheen which is hard to see in the brilliant July sunshine. The view ...
Oratory Magazine - Evacuation report
Excerpt from the Oratory Magazine concerning their evacuated children. The cutting reports that the children are located in three villages near Ashby. The only problem appears to be the foster parents ...
Oratory Parish Magazine, October 1939.
A short extract from the Oratory Parish Magazine, which talks about the gold dome of the Oratory being camouflaged with green paint. Clearly there was great concern that the moonlit dome would act as ...
Orchard Tyres on Holloway Head
A comapny based on the corner of Florence Street and Holloway Head. As their advertising states they specialised in Goodyear and Dunlop tyres. Today the building is still outwardly similar and is a chinese ...
Oriental Art Studio
Stood at 328 Soho Road, Handsworth between Alfred Road and Rookery Road.
Oriental Art Studio
This was located at 328 Soho Road, Handsworth. It could be found between the junctions of Alfred Road and Rookery Road.
Oriental Art Studio
Oriental Art Studio, 328 Soho Road, Handsworth
Oriental Art Studio
Stood at 328 Soho Road, Handsworth between Alfred Road and Rookery Road.
Original St Luke's Church, Bristol Street
St Luke's Church, Bristol Street, Lee Bank, in the course of demolition in 1899. It seems curious that the clock-face was not removed before demolition of the stonework started. Although a wooden structure ...
Osler Street in 1939 Kelly's Trade Directory
Osler Street is one of the most fondly remembered streets from the hear of old Ladywood. This is the entry from Keyy's at the outset of the Second World War.
Use zoomify button to read the entries. ...
Osler Street Infants' School, Ladywood
A performance for parents' evening by pupils from the Infants' classes. Original picture owned by Irene Adams.
Osler Street magazine
An extract from a 1929 issue of "Osmag" - the magazine of Osler Street Boys' School. This features a handwriting competition with a prize value of 2/6 for the winners! The specimen handwriting concerns ...
Osler Street School
The school opened in 1875, named after Abraham Follet-Osler, local worthy and glass manufacturer. The school has long since vanished in the urban renewal programme for Ladywood.
Osler Street School Athletes
Taken in 1954 when they were champions of West Birmingham. The back row is: Mr Suttcliffe, ?, J. Thomas, C. Lucas, ?, A. Hill, Mr ?
The only two known on the front row are David Freeman (with the shield) ...
Osler Street School demolition
Picture taken from Clark Street by Gloria Cornish.