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Background imageAsian Collection: Chess Championships at Sacred Heart Catholic School, Handsworth, Birmingham

Chess Championships at Sacred Heart Catholic School, Handsworth, Birmingham, Saturday 13th December 1975

Background imageAsian Collection: Members of the Liverpool Chinese community cheering on hearing today

Members of the Liverpool Chinese community cheering on hearing todays good news of the Japanese offer to accept unconditional surrender, Liverpool, Friday 10th August 1945

Background imageAsian Collection: Five Sisters Vegetarian Restaurant, Stratford Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham

Five Sisters Vegetarian Restaurant, Stratford Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, Saturday 3rd November 1984. Our Picture Shows

Background imageAsian Collection: Tsai Chin, asian actress who has recently finished filming her first film role playing

Tsai Chin, asian actress who has recently finished filming her first film role playing character Primrose in Violent Playground (1958), pictured at home in Hampstead, London, 26th November 1957

Background imageAsian Collection: Layang Layang London Zoos Asian Elephant tries to muscle in on Faye Trinaman

Layang Layang London Zoos Asian Elephant tries to muscle in on Faye Trinaman and Matthew Hoggs Woolworths children clothing fashion shoot at the zoo. 28th April 1987

Background imageAsian Collection: PC Ralph Ramadhar, 27th June 1968. West Indian born PC Ralph Ramadhar

PC Ralph Ramadhar, 27th June 1968. West Indian born PC Ralph Ramadhar, Birminghams first non caucasian policeman, pictured at home with family, wife Nell and two year old daughter Anne Marie

Background imageAsian Collection: Marshall Street, Smethwick, a town in the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough

Marshall Street, Smethwick, a town in the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough, in the West Midlands of England. 7th December 1964

Background imageAsian Collection: Ladywood, Birmingham, West Midlands. 15th August 1977

Ladywood, Birmingham, West Midlands. 15th August 1977

Background imageAsian Collection: A service for 18 year old Jaspal Singh celebrating his engagement with gifts of money

A service for 18 year old Jaspal Singh celebrating his engagement with gifts of money from other worshippers which form a garland around his neck at the Guru Nanak Sikh Temple. 17th February 1988

Background imageAsian Collection: Sagoo Family Siblings living in Southall, Middlesex arrived from Nairobi

Sagoo Family Siblings living in Southall, Middlesex arrived from Nairobi, Kenya 11 months ago, pictured December 1968. The brother and six sisters are waiting for their parents

Background imageAsian Collection: Chinatown, New York, USA, June 1984

Chinatown, New York, USA, June 1984

Background imageAsian Collection: PC Nigel Barber speaks with a young boy, during patrol pod the streets of Cambridge

PC Nigel Barber speaks with a young boy, during patrol pod the streets of Cambridge, 12th August 1981

Background imageAsian Collection: Royal Ascot 1955, Family of Racegoers wearing Chinese style conical hats

Royal Ascot 1955, Family of Racegoers wearing Chinese style conical hats, Thursday 14th July 1955

Background imageAsian Collection: Prize winning students at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, including front left to right

Prize winning students at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, including front left to right, nurses, Susan Jones, Margaret Glossop (from Ontario, Canada) and Mary Handley, 1st November 1971

Background imageAsian Collection: Scenes in Bradford, West Yorkshire. 4th June 1978

Scenes in Bradford, West Yorkshire. 4th June 1978

Background imageAsian Collection: The Inn of the Sixth Happiness, film premiere at The Odeon, Leicester Square, London

The Inn of the Sixth Happiness, film premiere at The Odeon, Leicester Square, London, Sunday 23rd November 1958. Eiko Ando who plays a geisha girl in the film

Background imageAsian Collection: PC Ralph Ramadhar, 26th November 1973. West Indian born PC Ralph Ramadhar

PC Ralph Ramadhar, 26th November 1973. West Indian born PC Ralph Ramadhar, Birminghams first non caucasian policeman, is to be promoted, and will become Britains first non caucasian sergeant

Background imageAsian Collection: Music and dance from around the world formed part of an evening of multicultural

Music and dance from around the world formed part of an evening of multicultural entertainment at Huddersfield Co-ops triangle Community Project

Background imageAsian Collection: Sant Singh Shattar, Royal Mail Postal Worker, pictured 6th October 1960

Sant Singh Shattar, Royal Mail Postal Worker, pictured 6th October 1960. He is Birminghams first postman allowed to wear a Turban as part of his official uniform, not a cap

Background imageAsian Collection: Zandra Rhodes Fashion Show, Olympia, London, October 1980

Zandra Rhodes Fashion Show, Olympia, London, October 1980

Background imageAsian Collection: Asian family in Smethwick, a town in the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough

Asian family in Smethwick, a town in the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough, in the West Midlands of England. 24th July 1961

Background imageAsian Collection: Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II pictured on her visit to China. October 1986

Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II pictured on her visit to China. October 1986

Background imageAsian Collection: Smethwick Rolfe Street railway station, Smethwick, a town in the Sandwell Metropolitan

Smethwick Rolfe Street railway station, Smethwick, a town in the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough, in the West Midlands of England. March 1964

Background imageAsian Collection: 1968 East African Asian Crisis. Following Kenya achieving independence in 1963 Asians

1968 East African Asian Crisis. Following Kenya achieving independence in 1963 Asians living in Kenya, were given two years to acquire Kenyan citizenship which in turn meant they had to renounce

Background imageAsian Collection: Second year pupils from Fartown High School are put through their paces by Miss Tyra

Second year pupils from Fartown High School are put through their paces by Miss Tyra Mughal, of the South Asian Dance Workshop at Huddersfield Art Gallery

Background imageAsian Collection: Mrs Chand Lal-Sarin, the countrys first Asian female magistrate

Mrs Chand Lal-Sarin, the countrys first Asian female magistrate, being sworn in as a magistrate, with her daughter Renu Lal. St Marys Hall, 24th November 1970

Background imageAsian Collection: Fashion models from Pakistan, stay above The George Pub, during their stay in London

Fashion models from Pakistan, stay above The George Pub, during their stay in London, April 1962

Background imageAsian Collection: Dr Cooke, Consultant at Birmingham Maternity Hospital, who has been treating Sheila

Dr Cooke, Consultant at Birmingham Maternity Hospital, who has been treating Sheila Thorns, pictured 3rd October 1968. It was reported earlier yesterday that Sheila Thorns from Birmingham underwent a

Background imageAsian Collection: The Partisan Coffee House, Soho, London, 2nd December 1960

The Partisan Coffee House, Soho, London, 2nd December 1960

Background imageAsian Collection: Clothing: Fashion: Sari: Model: Gloria James. 1966 B1931-001

Clothing: Fashion: Sari: Model: Gloria James. 1966 B1931-001

Background imageAsian Collection: Tory Opposition Leader Margaret Thatcher MP meets the kilted Mustafa Khan at Glasgow

Tory Opposition Leader Margaret Thatcher MP meets the kilted Mustafa Khan at Glasgows Dorchester Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland, April 1975

Background imageAsian Collection: A trio of Indian Editors visit the Daily Mirror, pictured in the Tape Room

A trio of Indian Editors visit the Daily Mirror, pictured in the Tape Room, where stories are sent and received from around the World, March 1962

Background imageAsian Collection: Some tea and cakes in the English style are served to a group of Pakistani women at

Some tea and cakes in the English style are served to a group of Pakistani women at the Islamic Centre in Newcastle on 27th March 1977 to celebrate Pakistan Republic Day

Background imageAsian Collection: Mrs Kiran Singh and her son Ranjiv aged 2 years old from Calcutta India, September 1965

Mrs Kiran Singh and her son Ranjiv aged 2 years old from Calcutta India, September 1965. Mrs Singh and her son are United Nations Ambassadors on a World Tour after being elected United Nations baby

Background imageAsian Collection: Street scenes, New Delhi, India, January 1961

Street scenes, New Delhi, India, January 1961

Background imageAsian Collection: Sikh groom makes traditional departure, on a horse, for his wedding

Sikh groom makes traditional departure, on a horse, for his wedding, pictured in Conington Road, Lewisham, South London, August 1965

Background imageAsian Collection: Fashion show featuring Pakistani designs, modelled by young model recently arrived

Fashion show featuring Pakistani designs, modelled by young model recently arrived from Pakistan, April 1962

Background imageAsian Collection: Two Sikh men pictured in Whitechapel, London, Circa 1947

Two Sikh men pictured in Whitechapel, London, Circa 1947

Background imageAsian Collection: Children of St. Marys R. C. School, Coventry, are showing two types of Indian dress

Children of St. Marys R. C. School, Coventry, are showing two types of Indian dress
Children of St. Marys R.C. School, Coventry, are showing two types of Indian dress. Narinder Kaur (11), on the right, is modelling a dress which would have been worn by a relative of the bride

Background imageAsian Collection: England fans watch World Cup semi final match between England & West Germany

England fans watch World Cup semi final match between England & West Germany, at their local pub in Manchester 4th July 1990

Background imageAsian Collection: Pakistani costume shown to the Queen at the Ladies reception in Karachi during

Pakistani costume shown to the Queen at the Ladies reception in Karachi during the Royal Tour of Pakistan. The Peshawaz - this dress was worn by ladies of the Mogul Court

Background imageAsian Collection: Push-Push men awaiting customers at Central Station in Hong Kong circa 1980

Push-Push men awaiting customers at Central Station in Hong Kong circa 1980

Background imageAsian Collection: School children seen here following the soldiers of the 3rd Lahore Indian Division

School children seen here following the soldiers of the 3rd Lahore Indian Division through the streets of Orleans. September 24th 1914

Background imageAsian Collection: Members of the 3rd Lahore Indian Division marching through the streets of Orleans, France

Members of the 3rd Lahore Indian Division marching through the streets of Orleans, France. October 1914 (image is blurred)

Background imageAsian Collection: Members of the 15th Ludhiana Sikhs and 47th Sikhs regiments part of the 3rd Lahore

Members of the 15th Ludhiana Sikhs and 47th Sikhs regiments part of the 3rd Lahore Indian Division, seen here combing and brushing their hair. 30th September 1914

Background imageAsian Collection: Blacksmith of the 3rd Lahore Indian Division seen here inspecting the companies horses

Blacksmith of the 3rd Lahore Indian Division seen here inspecting the companies horses, preparing them for the front. 30th September 1914

Background imageAsian Collection: Indian troops of the The 15th Ludhiana Sikhs regiment part of the 3rd (Lahore

Indian troops of the The 15th Ludhiana Sikhs regiment part of the 3rd (Lahore) Indian Division seen here at their rest camp on the race course at Maerseilles

Background imageAsian Collection: French General Serviers seen here inspecting some of the Indian troops at their rest camp

French General Serviers seen here inspecting some of the Indian troops at their rest camp at Marseilles race course, before they move up to the front lines. September 1914



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