A Survey of the Township of Handsworth, 1794
Extract from Vestry Minutes of St Mary's Church, Handsworth.
"At a Vestry Meeting held in Handsworth Church on the 22nd April 1794. It was resolved that Mr Bishton and Mr Fowler, the Commissioners appointed ...
African Caribbean Bookshop, Handsworth
The Harriet Tubman Bookshop on Grove Lane
African Liberation Day 1977
This picture is edited from a larger print to highlight the contrast between protester's banner and the two union jacks in the windows behind him. It's taken in Holly Road, Handsworth.
African Liberation Day 1979, Handsworth Park
Crowd at African Liberation Day. This is one of Vanley's most famous images. Many people from the community were present that day, and many claim to be able to see themselves in the picture.
African Liberation Day, 1977
African Liberation Day demonstration 1977
Cooks at Work
Cooks at work in a restaurant. One of the cooks is called Terry. This was one of the first Caribbean restaurants in Handsworth. It was near the corner of Soho Road and Holliday Road
Day Trip to Skegness
Young people from Handsworth on a day trip to Skegness
Handsworth Park
Children playing in Handsworth Park
Handsworth Park
Young people in Handsworth Park
Handsworth Park
Young people playing in Handsworth Park 1970's
Men Working
This is Balu's workshop on Crick Lane, behind the girls grammar school.
Portrait of a Shopkeeper
Shopkeeper in off licence in Nottingham.
Supplementary School, Handsworth
In the 1970's supplementary schools were set up. They took place on Saturday mornings with the aim of giving black children support with their lessons for example english and maths. They also educated ...
The Eternal Optimist
Man studying the form at Ladbrokes on Soho Road