Bicycle accident at Perry Barr
A newspaper cutting from the Birmingham Mail July 7th 1902.
This cutting gives an account of an accident resulting in the death of a young cyclist.
Three youths were "scorching" (fast reckless riding) ...
Christ Church, Perry Barr
Christ Church, at the junction of Walsall Road and Aldridge Road, Perry Barr. The view, dating from around 1920, is looking up Aldridge Road. The church was built in 1862. This area was completely transformed ...
Found Drowned
This newscutting reports on the inquest following the death of eighteen year old James Coope. Coope had lived with his aunt and uncle in Livingston Road, had argued with them and had his ears boxed. ...
Perry Barr railway station
Postcard view of Perry Barr railway station on the LNWR line, Walsall Road, Perry Barr.
The sign reads:
London & Northwestern Railway Perry Barr Station Booking & Parcels Office
Parcels received ...
Regina Lodge
The caption on the photograph suggests that this was the local bailiff's house after 1897.
Shocking Accident at Perry Barr
This newscutting from the Handsworth Herald concerns an accident to a brewery dray. The horse shied on the Walsall Road and bolted. George Broadhurst, the driver was thrown off and a barrell fell on ...
Walsall Road, Perry Barr
Walsall Road, Perry Barr, looking north in March 1947,when floods were caused by the thaw after one of the worst winters of the century.
Walsall Road, Perry Barr
Walsall Road, Perry Barr. This March 1947 view, looking south, shows flooding caused by the thaw after the extremely severe winter of 1947.