Photograph of Helen Caddick
Helen Caddick, the traveller and diarist, was featured in Edgbastonia magazine in March 1900. This photograph illustrated that article.
Photographs by Lisel Haas
The photographer Lisel Haas (1898-1989) was born in Germany. She was a Jewish refugee who fled Nazi Germany. She initially applied to the USA for asylum but was turned down and came to Birmingham in 1938. ...
Postcard showing woman cycling on Hagley Road
Even in 1905, Hagley Road was a busy thoroughfare, and this view, with the Plough and Harrow Hotel on the left hand side, shows us people getting about in a variety of ways. Pedestrians and cyclists ...
Preaching at Salvation Army Citadel
Officer preaching at Salvation Army Citadel, Wolverhampton. Photograph by Nick Hedges for the exhibition 'I'm a Believer - Religion in the West Midlands'.
Removing Offering from Shrine
Removing offering from shrine, Shri Guru Ravidas Temple, Wolverhampton. Photograph by Nick Hedges for the exhibition 'I'm a Believer - Religion in the West Midlands'.
Rhoda Anstey (1865 – 1936)
Submitted by Dr Tansin Benn (Last appointed lecturer to Anstey College of Physical Education, 1981 - 1984) and Dr Ida Webb (Last female Principal Dr Ida Webb, student 1947 – 50, Principal 1969 – 1975), ...
Rose Sidgwick
This photograph reveals both Rose Sidgwick’s love of learning and her informal approach, both of which endeared her to students at the University of Birmingham. She was described as having a ‘freshness ...
Ruby Turner
Ruby Turner, photographed at Reggae Sunsplash, Clapham Common, London, 1987. From the collection "Muzik Kinda Sweet" by Pogus Caesar/OOM Gallery Archive.
St Patrick's Day Parade
Photographer: Brigitte Winsor, 12 March 2006.
Staff Recommends: 'Women at Work'
This is an additional miscellaneous resource list of materials on the subject of 'women at work', developed during research seminars held by the Birmingham Stories project. The references below can be ...
Stirchley Library - interior
Lewis Lloyd captured an important aspect of Edwardian society with this photograph. Still without full electoral suffrage, women found that libraries offered opportunities for them to relax and to gain ...
Syan Blake
Syan Blake, Actor: "My definition of success is a life in which you regret nothing."
Photograph by Robert Taylor. Produced for the book 'Portraits of Black Achievement: composing successful careers' ...
Sybil Phoenix MBE
Sybil Phoenix MBE, Founder and Director of Marsh Phoenix Memorial Trust: "The most challenging aspect is the counselling work that I do. It makes you weep and it makes you happy. It's difficult but rewarding. ...
TASCoS Box of Bicarbonate of Soda
Ten Acres and Stirchley Co-operative Society [TASCoS]
The carton for bicarbonate of soda was purchased from the TASCoS chemist in Stirchley. Also known as baking soda, this key ingredient in bread ...
Testimony
Testimony, African Methodist Episcopal Church of Zion, Wolverhampton. Photograph by Nick Hedges for the exhibition 'I'm a Believer - Religion in the West Midlands'.
The 1st Southern General Military Hospital, Edgbaston
This postcard shows VAD nurses in the grounds of their accommodation at University House, Edgbaston, which had been the student women's hostel.
The Men's and Girls' Works Committees
The following photographs depict the Men’s and Girls' Works Committees at Cadbury in 1907. The Works Committees were established in 1905 as management committees. The Girls' Committee consisted of nine ...
The Sitting Room, by Myra Bunce
‘Mr. Bunce is an intense lover of art and artists […] notable examples of Wainwright, of his old friend Henshaw, of H. Moore, Langley, J. Collier, Aumonier, East, Donaldson, Thomas Baker, Wyllie, and ...