Illustrated script to ‘The Consul’s Will’ by Arthur Wallis
Arthur Wallis (1874-1933), wrote plays with his brothers to entertain the family at Christmas, including ‘The Consul’s Will’ which he wrote when he was 15.
Images of Arrival
As 'strangers' in a strange land, it was important for migrants to stay in touch with their families in the Caribbean and the Indian subcontinent. Airmail letters carried important news to and from home. ...
Independent Labour Party Minutes
This is a page from the 1914-1921 minute books of the Birmingham Branch of the Independent Labour Party, which was chaired for most of the First World War by the Edgbaston artist Joseph Southall. Under ...
India
'House at Hurdah. Central Provinces.' From the collection of Sir Benjamin Stone.
India
Originally captioned 'Nautch Dance Party. India.' From the collection of Sir Benjamin Stone.
India
'Dancing girl and musicians, India.' From the collection of Sir Benjamin Stone.
Individual boy in uniform, Norton Reformatory
Drill was part of the regular routine for boys at Norton. The reformatory also had a cadet corp.
Instructions on the position of schools in the event of invasion sent to the head teacher of Shooting Butts Camp School by Staffordshire Education Authority
Interview with Alf Waldron, Mabel K. Waldron (his sister) and Mabel. A Waldron (his wife)
Excerpt from an interview with a working-class family from Harborne, giving insights into everyday life on the terrace block they lived in on Gordon Road, the surrounding shops, pubs and industries, and ...
Ipstones Avenue Children's Home, Stechford
This children's home at 50 Ipstones Avenue opened in 1974 as a purpose-built children’s home with 18 beds.
Ipstones Avenue was one of a series of nine purpose-built children’s homes which opened during ...
Ipswich Walk Children's Home, Chelmsley Wood
In the early 1970s, six purpose-built children’s homes were built each of which could accommodate 18 children. Ipswich Walk was one of these, opening in 1973.
The idea for the 18 bed units came from ...
Irwin Avenue Children's Home, Rednal
Irwin Avenue children's home was built as what was known as a 'family group home' in 1952 on the Rednal housing estate.
The home at 50 Irwin Avenue was part of a programme of new children’s homes, ...
Jacqui MacDonald
Jacqui MacDonald, Lecturer, London University Institute of Education; Compiler and Editor of the book 'Portraits of Black Achievement: composing successful careers': "The media cult of the Black delinquent ...
Janet Campbell
Janet Campbell, Director of Human Resources Europe, SCO Ltd: "I always say I'm English because being 'British' is something altogether different. I'm 37 and I was born here. How can I feel British when ...
Japan
Originally captioned 'Making Tea, Japan.' From the collection of Sir Benjamin Stone.
Japan
'Wintertime, Japan.' From the collection of Sir Benjamin Stone.
Japan
Originally captioned 'Japanese Girl in Wet Weather.' From the collection of Sir Benjamin Stone.
Japan
Originally captioned 'A youth of the better class, Japan.' From the collection of Sir Benjamin Stone.