Arrow and Rita Marley
Arrow and Rita Marley (wife of reggae legend Bob Marley) photographed at the Commonwealth Institute, London, 1987. From the collection "Muzik Kinda Sweet" by Pogus Caesar/OOM Gallery Archive.
Augustus Pablo: Jamaican Producer
Born Henry Swaby in St Andrew, Jamaica in 1953, he was better known as Augustus Pablo, an influential keyboard player and producer of reggae/dub music. Pablo was the first to popularize the use of the ...
Barbara Tomlinson-Lindsay
Barbara Tomlinson-Lindsay, Career Development Adviser, Department of Trade and Industry: "I am currently a middle manager and yet people often ask me if I am a secretary of a clerical grade. You cannot ...
Beshara and Sly Dunbar
Members of the Beshara Reggae Group with Sly Dunbar. Photographed in 1987, from the collection "Musik Kinda Sweet" by Pogus Caesar/OOM Gallery archive.
Birmingham reggae group Beshara's biggest hit ...
Bible Reading
Bible Reading, African Methodist Episcopal Church of Zion, Wolverhampton. Photograph by Nick Hedges for the exhibition 'I'm a Believer - Religion in the West Midlands'.
Biby James: Singer
Handsworth based Biby James, a well known singer who could perform Reggae, Soul, and Rhythm and Blues with ultimate ease. With her band she constantly toured Britain, Europe and America. Throughout her ...
Birmingham Bus Crew Member
This photograph was taken some time after Birmingham City Transport abandoned it’s ‘colour bar’ in 1954 (see 'Transport Workers in South-West Birmingham'). Immigrants often chose to record their status ...
Birmingham Musical Festival
Birmingham Triennial Music Festival, took place from 1768 until the First World War, and was an important showcase of contemporary musical talent. The festival of 1900 included a performance of The Song ...
Birmingham Robins
Extract from the Birmingham Daily Gazette, 12 January 1903 recording the presence of ‘coloured people’ at the Birmingham Robins winter treat.
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Black Abolitionists in Birmingham
The following pages give an introduction to some of the black abolitionists who came into contact with Birmingham. They not only campaigned against slavery and for the rights of their own race, but for ...
Black Dance Development Trust
From 'Les Ballets Nègres' onwards, black dance companies have had an important place on both the stage and in the community in Britain. During the 1980s many dance companies using traditional African ...
Black nursemaid, Bournville
This is a photograph of an un-named black nursemaid sitting with three white children who are presumably in her care. It was taken in the Triangle, Sycamore Road, Bournville, in the early 20th century. ...
Black Performance on Sale
The image of the black minstrel was popular in Victorian England and was used to advertise products. This advertisement for 'Austin's Starch Glaze' appeared in a programme for the Prince of Wales Theatre ...
Black Uhuru: Jamaican Vocal Group
After Michael Rose left the group, Junior Reid took over duties as the lead singer.
Black Uhuru were photographed at The Tower Ballroom, Birmingham, 1986. From the collection "Muzik Kinda Sweet" ...
Blackheart Man: A Journey into Rasta
Poster for an exhibition of photographs by Derek Bishton, on the history, culture, music and lifestyle of Rastafarians in Africa, Jamaica and Birmingham. The poster is illustrated with a photograph of ...
Booker T. Washington
Booker T. Washington, a controversial African-American figure, was perhaps one of the last great abolitionists to visit Birmingham who had lived through the devastation of the American Civil War. In its ...
Boy with flag, Handsworth Park
This photograph of a boy with a flag taken in Handsworth Park comes from the Vanley Burke Archive. It was part Vanley's first exhibition 'Handsworth from the Inside' which was originally exhibited at ...
Bridgetown
Photograph of the principal street in Bridgetown, Barbados, from the collection of Sir Benjamin Stone.