107 Edward Rd
This section of the road has since been demolished. At one time Edward Road had dozens of local shops offering a wide range of goods. Today only a few remain - mostly around the junction with Cannon Hill ...
170 Belgrave Road
A yard area identified as the above but covering several addresses. The washing drying on the line and the open windows attest to a sunny day.
1984 Carnival
"It's a Knockout" meant playing some unusual games in costume. These are some of the simpler costumes from the 1984 contest. In years gone by carnival and sports events sometimes ran on different days ...
1988: Improving the Environment
"The first year I was at the Venture we did this fantastic float called Top Of The Crops and we had these children strung up as peas on a frame and we had more of them dressed as carrots. We got halfway ...
1991 Carnival Procession
For many years the procession was always led by someone carrying the Union Flag.
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.
356 Moseley Road
Three bay 2 storey painted brick villa Circa 1830-40. At the time of this picture it was, sadly, in a state of disrepair and covered with graffiti. The property illustrates the affluence and wealth of ...
360-2 Moseley Road
Semi-detached pair of two bay 2 storey villas Circa 1830-40. This building is immediately adjacent to 356 which was built around the same time. This building was better maintained at the time since it ...
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Marching Majorettes from 1982
A Donkey Cart
A donkey and trap joins the parade past the library on Moseley Road. The gentleman immediately behind the trap is Ron Ford. The building to the right became a Sikh Temple.
A knobbly knees competition in Brunswick Road
This is thought to date from the Coronation street party in 1953. Knobbly knees competitions are always associated with holiday camps such as Butlins and this was probably the inspiration for the Brunswick ...
A pharmacy on Ladypool Road
The modern sign for a chemist is the green cross which shows the pharmacy is fully licensed to dispense medicine. Despite the fact that more drugs are available over the counter there is still a large ...
A Royal Wedding at the Carnival
A re-enactment of the wedding of Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer. This was one of the events which took place at the 1980 Carnival in Balsall Heath.
A view from the train at Balsall Heath Carnival
"During the afternoon, several trains were seen to stop on the bridge overlooking Seven Streets Park and Malvern Street. Were the signals against them, or did the drivers stop to witness one of the most ...
Air Rifles at The Carnival
Air rifle shooting gallery from 1978. Hard to imagine this taking place today but it was very popular!
Amex Wines on Mary Street
Serving "wines from the world".
Anderton Park Primary pupils
Pupils looking at the display of vegetables on sale at a greengrocers on Ladypool Road.The photograph taken by pupils from Anderton Park School as part of a project looking at how Ladypool Road has changed ...