Elizabeth Cadbury (1858-1951)
Entry Submitted by Caroline Forman [Birmingham Archives and Heritage Department]
Elizabeth was the wife of George Cadbury, of Cadbury’s Chocolate, Bournville. She was brought up in a period of British ...
Highlighting Housing Need
The Sparkbrook newsletter became an important space for local residents to express their thoughts about living in Sparkbrook. This edition from 1965 includes an article by a 'Sparkbrook Resident' which ...
Homes for Sparkbrook
This photograph shows volunteers at work decorating a Sparkbrook property.
Improving the condition of properties had the potential to better the physical and mental well-being of Sparkbrook's residents. ...
Illuminated Address presented to Samuel Walliker
The people shown enjoying the fresh air in this painting are benefiting from the philanthropy of a man who made his home in Birmingham only in the latter part of his life. After a career in London and ...
Illuminated Address presented to Samuel Walliker
This elaborate illuminated address was presented to Samuel Walliker, Postmaster of Birmingham, in 1891. It congratulates him on his good works on behalf of the poor.
Sketches In The Condemned Localities
Ink print accompanying an article, originally printed in 'The Graphic' newspaper, depicting inhabitants of John Street in central Birmingham.