4 Real featuring "Witness"
Considered to be one of the most controversial gospel artists for insisting that Ragga music style can be used to minister on the urban streets. He is now one of the most popular artists on th elocal ...
7th Day Adventist Convention, Summerfield Park, 2002
A yearly event known to Adventists as 'tent meetings'. The event, that took place over three weeeks, welcomed US singing evangelist Pastor Willis as the main speaker. The Convention aims to reach the ...
At bay in Mary Street
Andy’s camera encapsulated his younger brother’s early life being brought up in Balsall Heath.
It is 1949, Shay is 7 years old and is dressed for Holy Communion. This picture was taken outside the Bartley’s ...
Attempted suicide by a clergyman at Perry Barr.
This article from the Gazette dated 28 December 1886 recounts the attempted suicide of the curate of Perry Barr, the Rev. R. P. Walker, when he attempted to slit his throat with a razor blade. The explanation ...
Austin Road Church, Handsworth
This photograph is taken at a special service. The church is full to capacity. The photograph was taken before the improvements and additional balcony were added to the building.
Austin Road United Church of God Crusade, Handsworth.
A procession through the streets of Handsworth spreading the gospel and seeking new members for the church. The power of gospel song to inspire and unite, to uplift and give strength to the oppressed ...
Austin Road United Church of God, Handsworth
Women kissing as a sign of peace, after the washing of the feet. The Church is at Austin Road, Handsworth.
Austin Road United Church of God, Handsworth - "Win the Lost at Any Cost"
Many first generation black Christians journeyed from the West Indies only to find racial discrimination and rejection by Anglican churches. This led them to establish churches and forms of worship that ...
Austin Road United Church of God, Handsworth,
Men from Austin Road Church symbolically wash each other's feet. This commemorates Christ's washing of his disciples' feet at the Last Supper. This photograph was the inspiration for a painting of the ...
Austin Road United Church of God, Handsworth.
Most Pentecostal churches have thier own choirs. Early choirs sang unaccompanied, relying on vocal dynamics, close harmony and improvised counterpoint for variety. Later choirs were accompanied by electric ...
Austin Road United Church of God, Handsworth.
Lydia Smith from Handsworth Wood Girls School said about this photograph: "These people go to church and they are getting baptised ready to give their heart to the Lord. I, Lydia Smith, go to church ...
Austin Road United Church of God, Handsworth.
Balsall Heath Church Centre
Celebration time at the dedication of the new Church Centre in Edward Road, home to both St Paul's Church and the Church of Christ.
Black Church Convention, Bingley Hall.
An annual convention bringing together members of the church from across the country. The Bingley Hall was originally situated on the site now occupied by the International Convention Centre.
Boy Scouts in Handsworth Park
The annual Scout Jamboree held in Handsworth Park.
Church Convention at Bingley Hall
Sometimes churches organised large meetings at central halls for all their members. This prayer meeting is being held at Bingley Hall where the ICC and Symphony Hall now stand.
Delroy Hutchinson, The Well Concert, Symphony Hall 2002.
Having received several awards for his vocal ability, he is also well known for his song writing and his voice training skills.
Ebenezer Memorial Congregational Church, Kingstanding
Ebenezer Memorial Congregational Church, Brackenbury Road, Kingstanding, in the 1920s