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Midlands Collection

Background imageMidlands Collection: Ward C3 at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, 11th August 1969

Ward C3 at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, 11th August 1969

Background imageMidlands Collection: Swimmers laze in the sun by the outdoor pool at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham

Swimmers laze in the sun by the outdoor pool at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, Friday 30th August 1963

Background imageMidlands Collection: Ground floor of new mess hall at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, 25th April 1957

Ground floor of new mess hall at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, 25th April 1957, which was opened today (by John Thompson)

Background imageMidlands Collection: Old fashioned ward at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, Friday 30th August 1963

Old fashioned ward at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, Friday 30th August 1963, showing the high dingy roof and narrow windows

Background imageMidlands Collection: Student nurses Lena Palmer and Leslie Young at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham

Student nurses Lena Palmer and Leslie Young at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, kept a secret from their fellow classmates, they are mother and daughter, 20th March 1972

Background imageMidlands Collection: Torvill and Dean, (Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean) dance at World Ice Spectacular

Torvill and Dean, (Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean) dance at World Ice Spectacular, held at The Birmingham International Arena, Birmingham, Midlands, England, UK. Picture taken 25th May 1986

Background imageMidlands Collection: Julie Christie - actor, pictured in Birmingham at The Birmingham Repertory Theatre

Julie Christie - actor, pictured in Birmingham at The Birmingham Repertory Theatre. She is also pictured in Birmingham city centre streets in other frames in this set

Background imageMidlands Collection: The site of The Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre in Coventry, Midlands, England

The site of The Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre in Coventry, Midlands, England, before construction. Picture taken in May 1989, about 18 months before its November 1990 opening

Background imageMidlands Collection: White squares being painted on curb stone edges along the main Birmingham Coventry Road

White squares being painted on curb stone edges along the main Birmingham Coventry Road. Birmingham, Midlands, England Britain declared war on Germany on 3rd September 1939 Picture taken 3rd

Background imageMidlands Collection: Children at Lozells Street Junior School, Birmingham, Midlands, England

Children at Lozells Street Junior School, Birmingham, Midlands, England. Picture taken circa 1st March 1930

Background imageMidlands Collection: Women at work in the St George Street Wash house, Birmingham, Midlands, England

Women at work in the St George Street Wash house, Birmingham, Midlands, England. Picture taken 29th January 1932

Background imageMidlands Collection: Sir Ian McKellen, actor, at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham, The Midlands

Sir Ian McKellen, actor, at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham, The Midlands. Sir Ian is appearing in Knight Out, a solo show which is on tour around the world

Background imageMidlands Collection: Millionaire Nightclub, Birmingham. 12th May 1983

Millionaire Nightclub, Birmingham. 12th May 1983

Background imageMidlands Collection: Boogies Nightclub, Birmingham. 3rd April 1989

Boogies Nightclub, Birmingham. 3rd April 1989

Background imageMidlands Collection: Patrons at Maximillians nightclub in Birmingham have raised just over £2

Patrons at Maximillians nightclub in Birmingham have raised just over £2
Patrons at Maximillians nightclub in Birmingham have raised just over £ 2, 300 for young Worcester boy, Andrew Combs, who was horrifically burned at his home

Background imageMidlands Collection: Caz Carrington (Miss Faces French and Miss Davenport) presents National Clubcard

Caz Carrington (Miss Faces French and Miss Davenport) presents National Clubcard and Charity Appeal cheque to Freddie Starr at Faces nightclub. 24th March 1983

Background imageMidlands Collection: Faces nightclub, Birmingham. 11th March 1986

Faces nightclub, Birmingham. 11th March 1986

Background imageMidlands Collection: Nightclub Sloopys of Corporation Street, whose director was recently fined for allowing

Nightclub Sloopys of Corporation Street, whose director was recently fined for allowing drunkenness, has decided not to renew its licence in the face of strong police objections

Background imageMidlands Collection: Mr Brian Holland, a director of Rainbow Casino, Birmingham

Mr Brian Holland, a director of Rainbow Casino, Birmingham, with the flagpole he is not allowed to erect. The planning committee turned down the application to put it up after residents had protested

Background imageMidlands Collection: La Dolce Vita nightclub, Birmingham. Circa 1970s

La Dolce Vita nightclub, Birmingham. Circa 1970s

Background imageMidlands Collection: Princess Diana, The Princess of Wales, visits Birminghams Victoria Square

Princess Diana, The Princess of Wales, visits Birminghams Victoria Square, wearing a bright pink suit. 6th May 1993

Background imageMidlands Collection: War Workers Childrens Nursery. Coventry. Midlands

War Workers Childrens Nursery. Coventry. Midlands. Babies on parade with the nappies on their bags so that they don t get muddled up. Picture taken 18th January 1943

Background imageMidlands Collection: Getting on with their voluntary wallpapering job in Ward B1 at Rubery Hill Hospital

Getting on with their voluntary wallpapering job in Ward B1 at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, are Stanley Hunt, ward orderly (left) and Michael Murphy, chief ward nurse, 11th August 1969

Background imageMidlands Collection: Ward B3 at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, 11th August 1969

Ward B3 at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, 11th August 1969

Background imageMidlands 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 imageMidlands Collection: 20 stone cake goes under the knife at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham

20 stone cake goes under the knife at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, as Chef Steve Brogan prepares to cut the king size confection, measuring 6ft by 2ft, he is joined by, left to right

Background imageMidlands Collection: Geriatrics Unit at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, 23rd January 1964

Geriatrics Unit at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, 23rd January 1964, Geriatrics is the branch of medicine or social science dealing with the health and care of old people

Background imageMidlands Collection: Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, 7th August 1990

Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, 7th August 1990

Background imageMidlands Collection: Beds being prepared in bed ward at Geriatrics Unit at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham

Beds being prepared in bed ward at Geriatrics Unit at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, by Staff Nurse Madeline Stafford and Assistant Matron Antony Carr, 23rd January 1964

Background imageMidlands Collection: Children in a woodwork class, Birmingham Art Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands

Children in a woodwork class, Birmingham Art Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands. 9th October 1967

Background imageMidlands Collection: Children being taught pottery at Birmingham Art Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands

Children being taught pottery at Birmingham Art Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands. 9th October 1967

Background imageMidlands Collection: Children doing woodwork at Birmingham Art Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands

Children doing woodwork at Birmingham Art Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands. 9th October 1967

Background imageMidlands Collection: Birmingham Art Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands. 9th October 1967

Birmingham Art Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands. 9th October 1967

Background imageMidlands Collection: Children at Birmingham Art Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands. 9th October 1967

Children at Birmingham Art Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands. 9th October 1967

Background imageMidlands Collection: A couple looking at art. Birmingham Art Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands

A couple looking at art. Birmingham Art Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands. 9th October 1967

Background imageMidlands Collection: Children painting at Birmingham Art Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands. 9th October 1967

Children painting at Birmingham Art Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands. 9th October 1967

Background imageMidlands Collection: Children being taught woodwork Birmingham Art Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands

Children being taught woodwork Birmingham Art Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands. 9th October 1967

Background imageMidlands Collection: Families at Birminghams Art Centre, in the sculpture section

Families at Birminghams Art Centre, in the sculpture section. Birmingham, West Midlands. 2nd October 1967

Background imageMidlands Collection: Picture shows Sandra Bombroffe, (LEFT with Dark Hair), the 18 years old who has won

Picture shows Sandra Bombroffe, (LEFT with Dark Hair), the 18 years old who has won the Football Pools. The lady on the right is Mrs Vera Fellows. Picture taken 23rd February 1971

Background imageMidlands Collection: Douglas Ellis (right in the long coat), the new chairmen of Aston Villa Football Club

Douglas Ellis (right in the long coat), the new chairmen of Aston Villa Football Club, meets his players before their training session. Picture taken 18th December 1968

Background imageMidlands Collection: Gareth Southgate, footballer, pictured when he was a player at Aston Villa

Gareth Southgate, footballer, pictured when he was a player at Aston Villa. Gareth played 192 times for Aston Villa and scored 7 goals

Background imageMidlands Collection: Julie Christie - actor, pictured in Birmingham at The Birmingham Repertory Theatre

Julie Christie - actor, pictured in Birmingham at The Birmingham Repertory Theatre.. She is also pictured in Birmingham city centre streets in other frames in this set

Background imageMidlands Collection: Julie Christie - actor, pictured in Birmingham and also at The The Birmingham Repertory

Julie Christie - actor, pictured in Birmingham and also at The The Birmingham Repertory Theatre in other frames in this set

Background imageMidlands Collection: The Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre in Coventry, Midlands, England, under construction

The Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre in Coventry, Midlands, England, under construction. Picture taken in April 1990, about 7 months before its November opening

Background imageMidlands Collection: Brighton Road Railway Bridge in Balsall Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Brighton Road Railway Bridge in Balsall Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, England. Picture shows men at work on the road. Picture taken 18th September 1929

Background imageMidlands Collection: Girls covering the black case of the tennis balls with felt at the Dunlop Works in

Girls covering the black case of the tennis balls with felt at the Dunlop Works in Birmingham, Midlands, England. Picture taken 20th April 1936

Background imageMidlands Collection: Picture shows the view looking south along Watery Lane, Quinton, across Woodgate Lane

Picture shows the view looking south along Watery Lane, Quinton, across Woodgate Lane, Birmingham. Midlands, England Picture taken circa 4th April 1938

Background imageMidlands Collection: Children in Chamberlain Place, Birmingham, Midlands, England

Children in Chamberlain Place, Birmingham, Midlands, England. Picture taken by night, with ordinary lighting. A result made possible by the Hypersensitive plate, a product of Ilford Ltd



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