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Background imageBirmingham Collection: Odeon cinema, Birmingham BB87_03100

Odeon cinema, Birmingham BB87_03100
ODEON CINEMA, Kettlehouse, Kingstanding, Birmingham, West Midlands. Exterior view. 1930s photograph taken by John Maltby

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Locarno, Birmingham JLP01_08_058073

Locarno, Birmingham JLP01_08_058073
LOCARNO BALLROOM, Hurst Street, Birmingham. Entrance to the Locarno Mecca Ballroom, with members of the public reading the signage. 25th August 1960. Nightclub. John Laing Collection

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Birmingham Central Library DP137657

Birmingham Central Library DP137657
Birmingham Central Library, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, West Midlands. General view of library (now demolished), from the north pediment of the Town Hall

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Austin Motor Plant EPW047811

Austin Motor Plant EPW047811
AUSTIN MOTOR PLANT, Longbridge, Birmingham. Aerial view of the car production plant in June 1935. Much of the manufacture at this time would have been the Austin 7. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Chamberlain Square, Birmingham BL01421_A

Chamberlain Square, Birmingham BL01421_A
CHAMBERLAIN SQUARE, Birmingham, West Midlands. This civic fountain was erected in 1880 by public subscription in gratitude for Joseph Chamberlains time as mayor (1873-6)

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Birmingham University 21103_02

Birmingham University 21103_02
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, West Midlands. The University with the Chamberlain Tower in the centre of a group of buildings arranged in a D shape

Background imageBirmingham Collection: St Pauls Birmingham 18492_07

St Pauls Birmingham 18492_07
St Pauls Church, St Pauls Square, Birmingham, West Midlands. Built in 1776-9 to the designs of Roger Eykyn as the centrepiece of a fine square of town houses built for merchants

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Birmingham University EPW059859

Birmingham University EPW059859
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, Edgbaston. The semi-circular radial plan of Chancellors Court with the 1908 campanile tower at its focus forms the centrepiece of the university

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Market Hall, Birmingham, 1941 a42 / 00726

Market Hall, Birmingham, 1941 a42 / 00726
The High Street elevation of Market Hall showing damage caused by an incendiary attack. Bull Ring, Birmingham. Photographed by G B Mason for the National Buildings Record, 1941

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Villa Park PLA01_01_049

Villa Park PLA01_01_049
Villa Park, Trinity Road, Aston, Birmingham. The new Trinity Road stand of Villa Park football stadium, seen from the south-east. The new Trinity Road stand was officially opened in November 2001

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Birmingham Canal Navigations Head Office BCN01_01_01

Birmingham Canal Navigations Head Office BCN01_01_01
Birmingham Canal Navigations Head Office, Paradise Street, Birmingham. Exterior view showing the front elevation in 1876. The gateways through this building gave access to the Old Wharf canal

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Market Hall Birmingham, 1941 a42_00727

Market Hall Birmingham, 1941 a42_00727
Market Hall, Worcester Street, Bull Ring, Birmingham. Construction workers beside a traction engine inside the bombed out shell of the Market Hall. The former Market Hall dated from the 1830s

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Aston Hall Gateway Birmingham, 1941 a42_00706

Aston Hall Gateway Birmingham, 1941 a42_00706
Aston Hall, Gateway, Witton Lane, Aston Park, Aston, Birmingham. The gateway and gate lodges at Aston Hall with the tower and spire of St Peter and St Pauls Church in the background

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Bishop Ryders Church Birmingham, 1941 a42_00585

Bishop Ryders Church Birmingham, 1941 a42_00585
Bishop Ryders Church, Gem Street, Gosta Green, Birmingham. Bishop Ryders Church viewed from Vauxhall Street. The Bishop Ryder Memorial Church was built in 1838 to commemorate Henry Ryder

Background imageBirmingham Collection: St Thomas Church Birminghma, 1941 a42_00588

St Thomas Church Birminghma, 1941 a42_00588
St Thomass Church, Bath Row, Lee Bank, Birmingham. The tower and portico of St Thomass Church viewed from the north showing bomb damage

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Waterloo Street Birmingham, 1941 a42_00411

Waterloo Street Birmingham, 1941 a42_00411
33 - 34 Waterloo Street, Birmingham. The exterior of Wellington House at 33 and 34 Waterloo Street with entrances to what could be an air raid shelter at ground level

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Corporation Street Birmingham, 1941 a42_00402

Corporation Street Birmingham, 1941 a42_00402
Coleridge Chambers, 175 - 177 Corporation Street, Birmingham. Coleridge Chambers, home of the Ideal Benefit Society and Barclays Bank, at 175-177 Corporation Street

Background imageBirmingham Collection: St Johns Church, Deritend, 1942 a42_00201

St Johns Church, Deritend, 1942 a42_00201
St Johns Church, High Street Deritend, Deritend, Birmingham. The south elevation and tower of St Johns Church showing bomb damage. This building of 1735 replaced an earlier chapel of 1380

Background imageBirmingham Collection: St Pauls Square Birmingham aa42_00123

St Pauls Square Birmingham aa42_00123
38 St Pauls Square, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. The exterior of 38 St Pauls Square, the premises of Martin & Company, Brassfounders and Woodworkers, photographed in 1941

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Colmore Row Birmingham, 1941 a42_00432

Colmore Row Birmingham, 1941 a42_00432
COLMORE ROW, BIRMINGHAM. A view looking north west along Colmore Row from the junction of Church Street showing sandbags built up outside number 55 in the foreground

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Clock dial a42_00120

Clock dial a42_00120
St Pauls Church, St Pauls Square, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. The clock dial of St Pauls Church viewed from within the tower. Photographed in 1941

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Chapel House Deritend, 1941 a42_00470

Chapel House Deritend, 1941 a42_00470
Chapel House, Chapel House Street, Deritend, Digbeth, Birmingham. The exterior of Chapel House showing broken windows, probably a result of bomb damage

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Union Street Ladywood Birmingham, 1941 a42_00461

Union Street Ladywood Birmingham, 1941 a42_00461
Midland House, 27 - 30 Union Street, Ladywood, Birmingham. Midland House, the premises of Chamberlain King & Jones Limited, at 27-30 Union Street and 12 Union Passage, showing bomb damage

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Horsefair Birmingham, 1941 a42_00441

Horsefair Birmingham, 1941 a42_00441
Colonial Buildings, 7 Horsefair, Ladywood, Birmingham. The premises of the Birmingham Tube and Fittings Company Limited on the corner of Horsefair and Windmill Street

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Horsefair Birmingham, 1941 a42_00440

Horsefair Birmingham, 1941 a42_00440
Colonial Buildings, 7 Horsefair, Ladywood, Birmingham. The premises of the Birmingham Tube and Fittings Company Limited on the corner of Horsefair and Windmill Street

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Great Western Arcade Birmingham, 1941 a42_00436

Great Western Arcade Birmingham, 1941 a42_00436
GREAT WESTERN ARCADE, TEMPLE ROW, BIRMINGHAM. The entrance to the Great Western Arcade from Temple Row with two signs for ARP Shelters visible on lamp posts in the foreground

Background imageBirmingham Collection: St Annes Convent Deritend a42_00473

St Annes Convent Deritend a42_00473
St Annes Convent, Lowe Street, Deritend, Digbeth, Birmingham. The exterior of St Annes Convent viewed from the east showing the pre Victorian building

Background imageBirmingham Collection: St Annes School Deritend a42_00472

St Annes School Deritend a42_00472
St Annes School, Alcester Street, Deritend, Digbeth, Birmingham. An old man seated outside St Annes School, Alcester Street

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Old Birmingham BB65_04648

Old Birmingham BB65_04648
A view from Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham looking into Queens Head Yard, the door to the Queens Head Tavern to the right. Glass plate negative photographed 1875

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Spaghetti Junction EAW220279

Spaghetti Junction EAW220279
Gravelly Hills Interchange, Birmingham. Junction 6 on the M6 motorway meets the A38 and A5127 in a complex known as " Spaghetti Junction"

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Birmingham EAW210013

Birmingham EAW210013
Birmingham. The city centre, including the Rotunda and Moor Street Station, photographed by Aerofilms in 1971

Background imageBirmingham Collection: New Street Signal Box BB95_13681

New Street Signal Box BB95_13681
New Street Signal Box, Birmingham. South east elevation from south east. Photographed in August 1995

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Royal opening of Birmingham General Hospital BL14150_001

Royal opening of Birmingham General Hospital BL14150_001
BIRMINGHAM GENERAL HOSPITAL, Steelhouse Lane, Small Heath, Birmingham. Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein (formerly Princess Helena)

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Villa Park AFL03_aerofilms_684905

Villa Park AFL03_aerofilms_684905
VILLA PARK, Birmingham. Aerial view of the home of Aston Villa FC since 1897. Villa Park played host to Group 2 matches at the 1966 World Cup. Photographed in 2000. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Woolworths, Birmingham FWW01_01_0103_001

Woolworths, Birmingham FWW01_01_0103_001
F W Woolworth And Company Limited, Spiceal Street, Birmingham. Exterior view of the shop front, with two women walking towards the camera in the foreground, 1921-35

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Curzon Street Station BB64_02092

Curzon Street Station BB64_02092
Curzon Street Station, Curzon Street, Birmingham, West Midlands. View from the south-west. Curzon Street Station was built by Philip Hardwick in 1838 as the original terminus of the London to

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Birmingham EPW022584

Birmingham EPW022584
The Town Hall and municipal buildings at Victoria Square, Birmingham. Photograped in 1928 by Aerofilms Ltd

Background imageBirmingham Collection: The Custard Factory DP099070

The Custard Factory DP099070
The Custard Factory, Digbeth, Birmingham. Looking north-east along the ellipical balconies of the studio buildings west elevation

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Skeleton in the closet OP34901

Skeleton in the closet OP34901
Aston Hall, Aston, Birmingham. This buildings was one of the first historic buildings to be used as a municipal visitor attraction

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Lamp DP073454

Lamp DP073454
Wall-mounted street lamp. Gas Street Basin, Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Birmiingham, West Midlands

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Library of Birmingham DP180933

Library of Birmingham DP180933
Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham, West Midlands. Detail view of south and east elevations at twilight

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Library of Birmingham DP180932

Library of Birmingham DP180932
Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham, West Midlands. General view of south and east elevations at twilight

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Central Library and Town Hall, Birmingham DP180935

Central Library and Town Hall, Birmingham DP180935
Central Library, Paradise Circus, Birmingham, West Midlands. October 2013. General view of John Madins Brutalist Central Library (now demolished) in context with the cityscape

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Weoley Castle 21103_07

Weoley Castle 21103_07
Weoley Castle, Birmingham, West Midlands. A licence to crenellate was granted to Roger de Somery in 1264 and a roughly rectangular moated site was built

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Winson Green EPW053095

Winson Green EPW053095
HM Prison, the City Mental Hospital and environs, Winson Green, Birmingham. Aerial photograph taken by Aerofilms in May 1937

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Goods shed, Birmingham BB64_02099

Goods shed, Birmingham BB64_02099
Curzon Street Station, Birmingham. A view showing goods coaches beside a shed. Photographed in 1964

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Alpha Tower, Birmingham DP162071

Alpha Tower, Birmingham DP162071
Alpha Tower, Suffolk Street, Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands. General view from the south east. Designed by George Marsh. Former headquarters of ATV television company

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Nat West Tower, Birmingham DP100067

Nat West Tower, Birmingham DP100067
Nat West Tower, 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham, West Midlands. General view of the former National Westminster House. Brutalist architecture designed by John Madin

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Stairwell, University of Birmingham a98_05526

Stairwell, University of Birmingham a98_05526
Department of Commerce and Social Science, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands. Interior view. Looking up a stairwell towards the domed ceiling in the Department of

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Town Hall, Birmingham 1941 a42_00745

Town Hall, Birmingham 1941 a42_00745
TOWN HALL, Birmingham, West Midlands. View of the Town Hall with banner covering one side, promoting Warship Week, October 18th - 26th. England expects our city to subscribe £ 10, 000, 000

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Bomb damage, Birmingham 1942 OP09006

Bomb damage, Birmingham 1942 OP09006
HIGHGATE ROAD, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands. Bomb damage photographed by James Nelson, 29th July 1942

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Smithfield Market, Birmingham c. 1890s OP09004

Smithfield Market, Birmingham c. 1890s OP09004
SMITHFIELD MARKET, Birmingham, West Midlands. A corner of Smithfield Market c.1890s. A steam tram travels down Moat Row towards Smithfield Street

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Fort Dunlop EPW026942

Fort Dunlop EPW026942
FORT DUNLOP, Birmingham. May 1929. Aerial view. Headquarters of Dunlop Rubber, a famous tyre manufacturer, established in 1917. At one time this was the largest factory in the world

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Birmingham Law Courts BL11052

Birmingham Law Courts BL11052
VICTORIA LAW COURTS, Corporation Street, Birmingham. Interior view of court room. The Civil Court photographed by Bedford Lemere in 1891

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Birmingham Law Courts BL11041

Birmingham Law Courts BL11041
VICTORIA LAW COURTS, Corporation Street, Birmingham. Exterior view photographed by Bedford Lemere in 1891

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Blue sky reflected in glass tower block DP069226

Blue sky reflected in glass tower block DP069226
Blue sky reflected in glass tower block with gas lamp in foreground, Broad Street, Birmingham, West Midlands

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Blue skies reflected in glass tower blocks DP069225

Blue skies reflected in glass tower blocks DP069225
Blue skies reflected in glass tower blocks, Broad Street, Birmingham, West Midlands

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Roving Bridge, Bordesley Junction

Roving Bridge, Bordesley Junction
Cast Iron bridge over the Birmingham and Warwick Canal, Birmingham, West Midlands. IoE 217131

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Smallbrook Queensway JLP01_08_058060

Smallbrook Queensway JLP01_08_058060
Birmingham. View of the Ringway Centre on Smallbrook Queensway showing Gloucester House and Lichfield House, 25th August 1960. John Laing Collection

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Birmingham Town Hall DP137652

Birmingham Town Hall DP137652
Birmingham Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham, West Midlands. General view of west elevation

Background imageBirmingham Collection: 1960s sophistication JLP01_08_067502b

1960s sophistication JLP01_08_067502b
Matador Public House, The Bullring, Birmingham. The interior of The Matador public house showing customers seated at tables and standing at the bar

Background imageBirmingham Collection: The Custard Factory DP099078

The Custard Factory DP099078
The Custard Factory, Digbeth, Birmingham. Looking south along the studio buildings west elevation, showing its elliptical balconies

Background imageBirmingham Collection: The Custard Factory DP099062

The Custard Factory DP099062
The Custard Factory, Digbeth, Birmingham. Looking up at the studio buildings east elevation, showing its elliptical balconies

Background imageBirmingham Collection: The Custard Factory DP099091

The Custard Factory DP099091
The Custard Factory, Digbeth, Birmingham. Looking south-west along the studio building towards the nineteenth-century factory, showing the structure supporting its elliptical balconies

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Building the Bull Ring JLP01_14_00001

Building the Bull Ring JLP01_14_00001
Bull Ring, Birmingham. The eastern side of the shopping centre development under construction. Photographed in June 1963

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Building the Indoor Arena JLP01_10_46035

Building the Indoor Arena JLP01_10_46035
National Indoor Arena, King Edwards Road, Birmingham. Construction in progress, photographed in July 1990

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Goods shed, Birmingham BB64_02109

Goods shed, Birmingham BB64_02109
Curzon Street Station, Birmingham. A goods train at the platform in the Export Sheds. Photographed in 1964

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Bull Ring Shopping Centre, Birmingham JLP01_12_001

Bull Ring Shopping Centre, Birmingham JLP01_12_001
Interior view of the Bull Ring Shopping Centre, Birmingham, showing escalators and people shopping, c. 1964. John Laing Collection

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Munrow Sports Centre DP137843

Munrow Sports Centre DP137843
Munrow Sports Centre, Pritchatts Road, Birmingham University, Birmingham, West Midlands. Detail of roof structure

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Masons College, Birmingham BL14248

Masons College, Birmingham BL14248
MASONs COLLEGE, Paradise Street, Birmingham. Inside the Natural History Museum. Established as a college of science by Josiah Mason in 1880 it was intended to equip its graduates to serve local

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Bomb damage, Birmingham 1942 OP09008

Bomb damage, Birmingham 1942 OP09008
LONG ACRE, Nechells, Birmingham, West Midlands. The rear of Long Acre and Crompton Road showing bomb damage which included a direct hit on a shelter. Photographed by James Nelson, 29th July 1942

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Bomb damage, Birmingham 1942 OP09007

Bomb damage, Birmingham 1942 OP09007
LONG ACRE, Nechells, Birmingham, West Midlands. Bomb damage photographed by James Nelson, 29th July 1942. The bomb crater in the road broke through to the river below

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Bomb damage, Birmingham 1942 OP09005

Bomb damage, Birmingham 1942 OP09005
HIGHGATE ROAD, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands. Bomb damage photographed by James Nelson, 29th July 1942

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Town Hall, Birmingham 1913 OP09003

Town Hall, Birmingham 1913 OP09003
TOWN HALL, Birmingham, West Midlands. Exterior view in 1913. The Greek Revival building was opened in 1834

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Birmingham Law Courts BL11046

Birmingham Law Courts BL11046
VICTORIA LAW COURTS, Corporation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands. Interior view of The Great Hall at the Victoria Law Courts

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Cloisters at Birmingham General Hospital BL14826

Cloisters at Birmingham General Hospital BL14826
BIRMINGHAM GENERAL HOSPITAL, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands. View along the cloisters at Birmingham General Hospital. Photographed by Harry Bedford Lemere, May 1898

Background imageBirmingham Collection: St Andrews, Birmingham AFL03_aerofilms_679474

St Andrews, Birmingham AFL03_aerofilms_679474
ST ANDREWS Stadium, Birmingham. Aerial view of the home of Birmingham City Football Club - the Blues. Photographed in 1999 after the construction of the Railway Stand (now the Gil Merrick Stand)

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Birmingham Law Courts BL11042

Birmingham Law Courts BL11042
VICTORIA LAW COURTS, Corporation Street, Birmingham. Centre block and end in perspective. Photographed by Bedford Lemere in September 1891

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Statue of Joseph Sturge

Statue of Joseph Sturge
Joseph Sturge (1793-1859), a Quaker abolitionist, co-founded the Agency Committee of the Anti-Slavery Society in 1831, which pressed for immediate and entire emancipation. Birmingham, West Midlands

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Albrighton Railway Station

Albrighton Railway Station
Albrighton is one of its original stations of the Shrewsbury and Birmingham Railway. Shropshire. IoE 255141

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Public Convenience

Public Convenience
Cast iron gents urinal, located in Hockley, Birmingham. IoE 217725

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Old Grammar School

Old Grammar School
Viewed from across the churchyard of St Nicholas, Birmingham, West Midlands. IoE 217166


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