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 ...
Balsall Heath City Farm
An early view of Balsall Heath City Farm, Malvern Street whilst still being built. It would opened officially by the Lord Mayor, Councillor George Canning on 19 April 1980.
Balsall Heath City Farm
Shadow puppets at Balsall Heath City Farm as part of the activities arranged during the summer holiday play scheme at the Venture, Malvern Street.
Balsall Heath City Farm
Craft session at Balsall Heath City Farm using traditional wood turning techniques as part of the play scheme at the Venture, Malvern street.
Balsall Heath City Farm
One of the many farm cats at Balsall Heath City Farm, Malvern Street
Balsall Heath City Farm
Hazel weaving using traditional methods as part of the play scheme activities arranged during the summer at Balsall Heath City Farm by the Venture, Malvern Street
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 ...
Balsall Heath City Farm Site
The site of Balsall Heath City Farm after the houses have been cleared. The farm would eventually be opened 1n 1980.
Building the Duck Pond
Here we see the building of a duck pond at Balsall Heath City Farm, Malvern Street. The farm was the first building on the site created when the area underwent redevelopment in the 1960s and 1970s. It ...
City Farm Carnival Float
A float for Balsall Heath Carnival by Malvern Street Farm (now Balsall heath City Farm)
Clifton Street
Clifton Street Balsall Heath. Bomb damage World War Two. The rear of Malvern street is in the distance. 1940
Echo Base live at St Paul's
The eleven piece reggae band Echo Base at St Paul's Trust in October 1981. The band made one album entitled "Buy me" in 1985 before they broke up. Oscar Harrison on drums (left) later became a founder ...
Feeding the Goats
An early picture of the farm in action. Here we see one the Farm staff showing a group of local children the Farm's herd of goats.
Geese on the Farm
Here we see two of the geese from Balsall Heath City Farm, located on Malvern Street.
Malvern Street Easter Fair
Children enjoying activities on a site which three years later saw the development of Malvern Street Farm. In years gone by this was a terraced street.
Malvern Street Easter Fair
Malvern Street Playground Easter Fair 9 April 1977 Children enjoying activities on a site which three years later saw the development of Malvern Street Farm. In years gone by this was a terraced street....
Malvern Street Easter Fair
Malvern Street Playground Easter Fair 9 April 1977 Children enjoying activities on a site which three years later saw the development of Malvern Street Farm. In years gone by this was a terraced street...
Pony on the Farm
A pony at Balsall Heath City Farm which was built in the late 1970's on a piece of land made available during the redevelopment of area in the 1960s and 1970s. The Farm was opened in 1980.