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 ...
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 ...
Acapulco Cafe, Lozells
The guy playing the machine is Chris, he owned the shop. The cafe was demolished and in 2003 the site is the car park of Aldi.
Acapulco Cafe, Lozells
This is a photograph of George playing pool. The first time that Vanley took his camera into the Acapulco, he asked the owner, Chris's persmission to take photographs. Chris responded: "It's your camera, ...
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, 1977
African Liberation Day demonstration 1977
Aneurin "Nye" Bevan in Calthorpe Park
Labour politician Nye Bevan is seen here addressing the May Day Rally in Calthorpe Park. Bevan was Deputy Leader of the Labour Party from 1959 - 1960 (when he died). As Minister of Health in the post ...
Annual General Meeting
Members of MVCA discussing the Financial Report.
Anti Nazi Demonstration, High Street, Deritend
Police protect the Digbeth Civic Hall where the Nazi National Front are meeting.
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.
Balsall Heath City Farm
Here we see Malvern Street ready for demolition in 1966, although a few houses were still occupied. Balsall Heath City Farm was later built on the site and was officially opened by the Lord Mayor, Councillor ...
Band Playing at the Red Lion
Barber Shop
"The Barber Shop, in black communities it is an essential part of everyday life. During the 1980's and early 1990's I would visit the barber's on a weekly basis. Waiting up to 2 hours for a 10 minute ...
Beehive, Soho Hill
Dominoes is an important game for African Caribbean men. It is played passionately and noisily. The game pictured here is taking place in the Beehive Pub on Soho Road.
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....