1999 Carnival
The 1999 parade on Edward Rd seen from the front. The procession is heading up and onto the Moseley Road.
1999 Parade from above
The 1999 parade from above with elaborate costumes.
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.
Athol Fugard's 'The Island'
Performed by two South African actors, at Balsall Heath Church Centre. The play is about inmates experiences on the notorious Robbin Island prison in apartheid South Africa.
Band Playing at the Red Lion
Birmingham Carnival Queen 2003
Photograph of Francesca Jarvis, winner of the title of Birmingham Carnival Queen 2003. Each year a new Carnival Queen is selected to lead the parade, which is held annually on the first weekend of August....
Black Expressions Theatre Group
This was one of the first black theatre groups set up in the area. They used to meet at the top of Villa Road
Boxing Practice
Golden Gloves boxing club on the Moseley Road. Father and son sparring.
Brigitte Winsor: Birmingham Carnival 2005
Selection of photographs of the Birmingham Carnival by Brigitte Winsor.
Lead photograph features Shantel Ogarro, the Carnival Queen, at the very start of the parade.
Photograph by Brigitte Winsor....
Future of the Community
Young girl performs Vietnamese song in traditional Vietnamese dress.
Handsworth Market, Wig Stall
Mid Autumn Festival
The Lord Mayor, Sue Anderson, receives a huge lantern gift from the Vietnamese Community.
Mid Autumn Festival
Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Sue Anderson, and the Vietnamese children's entertainment show.
Mid Autumn Festival
Girls dancing in traditional Vietnamese dress.
Perry Hall, Perry Barr.
Perry Hall, Perry Barr.
The Honorable Mrs Somerset Calthorpe and her Cat 'Tiddles'
Portrait of a Body Builder
This photograph was taken at the gymn on Soho Hill next door to the Beehive. The bodybuilder's name is Colin.
Portrait of a Boxer
This photograph was taken at the Golden Gloves Boxing Club on Moseley Road.
Portrait of a Bridesmaid
Bridesmaid at a wedding in West Bromwich.