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West Midlands Collection (page 9)

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: An exterior view of Whitley Hospital, Coventry, West Midlands. 27th February 1985

An exterior view of Whitley Hospital, Coventry, West Midlands. 27th February 1985

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Birds on a rooftop in, Victoria Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, 11th September 1973

Birds on a rooftop in, Victoria Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, 11th September 1973

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: St John Ambulance Volunteers carrying a fan at a Duran Duran concert

St John Ambulance Volunteers carrying a fan at a Duran Duran concert. Villa Park, Birmingham. 23rd July 1983

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: A glider takes off, which was witnessed by the Earl of Harrowby

A glider takes off, which was witnessed by the Earl of Harrowby. Walsall Aerodrome, August 1935

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The official opening ceremony at President Kennedy School in Rookery Lane, Holbrooks

The official opening ceremony at President Kennedy School in Rookery Lane, Holbrooks, Coventry. 3rd October 1968

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: A British Army Mk IV tank being tested on a steep gradient at Oldbury in the West

A British Army Mk IV tank being tested on a steep gradient at Oldbury in the West Midlands 4th April 1918

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: A contrast in styles in Spon Street where the old will soon be overshadowed by the new as

A contrast in styles in Spon Street where the old will soon be overshadowed by the new as a 17 storey block of flats starts to rise by the side of the Inner Ring Road. Coventry, West Midlands

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The last of the old properties in the outer section of Spon Street, Coventry

The last of the old properties in the outer section of Spon Street, Coventry, are being dismantled by experts. The timbers of Nos

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Spon Street, Coventry, West Midlands. The Spon Street building

Spon Street, Coventry, West Midlands. The Spon Street building, now almost a skeleton stripped of its fabric, was built as a pair of semi-detached houses, probably in the 14th century

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Mediaeval magnificence. The latest building to be 'transplanted'

Mediaeval magnificence. The latest building to be "transplanted"
Mediaeval magnificence. The latest building to be " transplanted" into Spon Street now provides an attractive home for Wilmas Galleries art gallery and Welsh Wool craft shop

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Part of Spon Street showing a number of its old half-timbered buildings

Part of Spon Street showing a number of its old half-timbered buildings. Two properties, one on the left, the other by the lamp-post, have been restored in the last few years

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: General view of Spon Street, Coventry, West Midlands. Pictured, Nos. 159-162 Spon Street

General view of Spon Street, Coventry, West Midlands. Pictured, Nos. 159-162 Spon Street. October 1968

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Brighton Road railway bridge in Balsall Heath. Birmingham, West Midlands

Brighton Road railway bridge in Balsall Heath. Birmingham, West Midlands. 18th September 1929

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The 1926 Floral Fete in which all the prizes are prams donated by Austins of Corporation

The 1926 Floral Fete in which all the prizes are prams donated by Austins of Corporation Street. Circa 1926

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Residents of Selly Oak celebrate the summer with a fancy dress competition

Residents of Selly Oak celebrate the summer with a fancy dress competition. Six of the competitors pictured behind the Working Mens Club

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The Rt Hon Neville Chamberlain PC MP broadcasting from the Birmingham Station

The Rt Hon Neville Chamberlain PC MP broadcasting from the Birmingham Station. 22nd November 1927

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: An old time production at Dunlop s. Circa 1925

An old time production at Dunlop s. Circa 1925

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Mr Gupta with Indian statues. 13th October 1969

Mr Gupta with Indian statues. 13th October 1969

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Cliff Richard leaving a Birmingham hotel for location work on his latest film

Cliff Richard leaving a Birmingham hotel for location work on his latest film, Take Me High, June 1973

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Badges and decals being applied to the saddle tanks of the BSA motorcycles at the BSA

Badges and decals being applied to the saddle tanks of the BSA motorcycles at the BSA Factory, Small Heath, Birmingham. Circa 1965

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Saddle tanks for BSA motorcycles on the production line at the BSA Factory, Small Heath

Saddle tanks for BSA motorcycles on the production line at the BSA Factory, Small Heath, Birmingham. Circa 1965

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The engine is fitted to a Austin Mini on the production line, Longbridge. 10th March 1963

The engine is fitted to a Austin Mini on the production line, Longbridge. 10th March 1963

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The transverse engine assembly line for the Mini The Austin Mini production line at

The transverse engine assembly line for the Mini The Austin Mini production line at Longbridge. 10th March 1963

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Metal sheets are fed into the body panel press at the The Austin Mini production line

Metal sheets are fed into the body panel press at the The Austin Mini production line, Longbridge. 10th March 1963

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Austin Mini body panels are assembled prior to welding and being placed on the production

Austin Mini body panels are assembled prior to welding and being placed on the production line at Longbridge. 10th March 1963

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Body panels for the Austin Mini seen here being welded on the production line at

Body panels for the Austin Mini seen here being welded on the production line at Longbridge. 10th March 1963

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The transverse engine assembly line for the Mini. The Austin Mini production line at

The transverse engine assembly line for the Mini. The Austin Mini production line at Longbridge. 10th March 1963

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Sir Alec Issigonis designer of the Morris Minor and the Mini seen here in his Longbridge

Sir Alec Issigonis designer of the Morris Minor and the Mini seen here in his Longbridge Office 10th March1963

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Body shells for the Austin Mini await to go through the production line at Longbridge

Body shells for the Austin Mini await to go through the production line at Longbridge. 10th March 1963

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The front axel and engine seen here being mounted on to a Austin Mini on the production

The front axel and engine seen here being mounted on to a Austin Mini on the production line at Longbridge. 10th March 1963

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: A new employee being shown how to insert a inner liner into a flat cap at the Denham

A new employee being shown how to insert a inner liner into a flat cap at the Denham and Hargreaves factory, Atherstone. Circa 1960. Circa 1960

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Flat cap being pressed on to a mould at the Denham and Hargreaves factory, Atherstone

Flat cap being pressed on to a mould at the Denham and Hargreaves factory, Atherstone. Circa 1960

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Women working in the wool felt section at the Denham and Hargreaves factory, Atherstone

Women working in the wool felt section at the Denham and Hargreaves factory, Atherstone. Circa 1960. Circa 1960

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Denham and Hargreaves Hat Factory, Atherstone. Circa 1960. Circa 1960

Denham and Hargreaves Hat Factory, Atherstone. Circa 1960. Circa 1960

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Seamstress sewing the inner band into a flat cap at the Denham and Hargreaves factory

Seamstress sewing the inner band into a flat cap at the Denham and Hargreaves factory, Atherstone. Circa 1960

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Gunsmith making a stock for a shotgun in Birminghams Gun Quarter. Circa 1973

Gunsmith making a stock for a shotgun in Birminghams Gun Quarter. Circa 1973

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Gunsmith inspecting the barrels for a shotgun in Birminghams Gun Quarter. Circa 1973

Gunsmith inspecting the barrels for a shotgun in Birminghams Gun Quarter. Circa 1973

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Gunsmith taking a pair of shotguns to the Gun Barrel Proof House

Gunsmith taking a pair of shotguns to the Gun Barrel Proof House, Birminghams Gun Quarter. Circa 1973

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Gunsmith taking a shotgun to the Gun Barrel Proof House, Birminghams Gun Quarter

Gunsmith taking a shotgun to the Gun Barrel Proof House, Birminghams Gun Quarter. Circa 1973

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Windscreen being fitted to a Austin Mini van on the production line at Longbridge

Windscreen being fitted to a Austin Mini van on the production line at Longbridge. 10th March 1963

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: The engine bay on a Austin Mini is prepared to receive its engine on the production line

The engine bay on a Austin Mini is prepared to receive its engine on the production line at Longbridge. 10th March 1963

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Bilston Pottery 1958 The team measuring and cutting clay for the manufacture of

Bilston Pottery 1958 The team measuring and cutting clay for the manufacture of flower pots at the Bilston Pottery

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Bilston Pottery 5th May 1958 Women in the drying room loading flower pots ready to

Bilston Pottery 5th May 1958 Women in the drying room loading flower pots ready to be fired

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Bilston Pottery 5th May 1958 Moulding flower pot saucers at the Bilston Pottery

Bilston Pottery 5th May 1958 Moulding flower pot saucers at the Bilston Pottery

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Bilston Pottery 5th May 1958

Bilston Pottery 5th May 1958

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Wil Preedy sits cross legged making a hamper basket while his brother Arthur sorts out

Wil Preedy sits cross legged making a hamper basket while his brother Arthur sorts out some of the finished articles in their Deritend workshop. 21st May 1952

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Bilston Pottery 5th May 1958 A potter seen here throwing a large flower pot at

Bilston Pottery 5th May 1958 A potter seen here throwing a large flower pot at the Bilston Pottery

Background imageWest Midlands Collection: Bilston Pottery 1958 Loading flower pots into the kiln for firing at the Bilston

Bilston Pottery 1958 Loading flower pots into the kiln for firing at the Bilston Pottery



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