African Barkcloth Beater
This barkcloth beater, made from wood and horn, was collected in Africa by the traveller and diarist Helen Caddick, who lived in York Road, Edgbaston.
Ahmed's Journey
"My name is Ahmed Mirreh. I was born in Khamis Mashed in Saudi Arabia. I stayed there for 6 years. In 1989 civil war was in Somalia. My parents emigrated to Holland. There was at that moment no other ...
Analysis of Water from Gloster Cottage, 30 Metchley Lane
The Calthorpe Estate was still being developed during the 1880s as a comfortable retreat for the wealthy; but within its boundaries were many farms and small dwellings that pre-dated the Victorian expansion. ...
Antislavery and the Birmingham Quaker 'Friends Book Society',
In order for the Birmingham Antislavery Society to be effective in campaigning for social justice, it was vital that they had a network system that provided them with current knowledge about events around ...
Antislavery Lecture by James Watkins- Advertisement Poster.
James Watkins, originally named Sam Berry, was born in 1821 on a slave plantation in Maryland. His book, ‘The Narrative of the Life of James Watkins, Formerly A “Chattel” In Maryland, U.S.; Containing ...
Application Book of Middlemore Homes, 1903-1914 giving the reasons Henry was admitted
Henry is case number 2576. He was described as a ‘Healthy looking boy very ragged, Street Arab type’. Street Arab was a common derogatory term for poor children who roamed the streets.
Arts and Charities
Image: Jenny Lind
Historical sources show that in the Birmingham Jewish community, drama, literature, music and the arts have always been integral. As well as an important form of self expression, ...
Baby sitting in a pram
Back-to-back slum house, near Watery Lane, Small Heath, Birmingham.
Baby sleeping in a cot
Municipal Estate, Kingstanding.
Baby, young girl and man in backyard
Slum housing, near the Malden Road, London.
Banner Theatre with 'Frickley South African Miner's Supprt Group'
Poster for a Banner concert, presented by Frickley South African Mainers Support Group at the Diamond Jubilee Working Mens Club, South Kirkby 12/12/1987(supported by Wakefield Anti Apratheid Group
Banner Theatre, ' Criminal Justice'
Advert for Banner Theatre's Criminal Justice performance, to be held at Buxton Hall, Ruskin College [cast discussion with Newbury By-pass protesters]
Banner Theatre, 'Doctor Healey's Casebook'
Flyer for the Banner production 'Dr Healey's Casebook'
Banner Theatre, 'Support the Miners'
Flyer for a Benefit Social evening by Banner Theatre during the 1984 - 1985 Miners' strike
Banner Theatre, 'Collier Laddie'
Poster for Banner Theatre's performance of Collier Laddie at the Globe Theatre Clydach Miners Welfare Club.
Banner Theatre, 'Free for All'
A leaflet promoting the premiere performance of Banner's 'Free for All', examining the future of the NHS
Banner Theatre, 'In The Reign of Pigs Pudding'
Poster for the Banner Theatre Production 'In the Reign of Pig's Pudding' by Chris Johnston.
Banner Theatre, Play Advertisements
Image: Fragment of brown paper with hand drawn logo for Banner Theatre.
This exhibition represents a spectrum Banner Theatre's past productions, from Collier Laddie (1973)to 'Strangers in Paradise ...