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Birmingham Collection (#8)

"Birmingham: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Resilience" Discover the vibrant city of Birmingham, where history intertwines with modernity

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Old Map of Birmingham 1866 by Fullarton & Co

Old Map of Birmingham 1866 by Fullarton & Co
This detailed reproduction plan of Birmingham has been re-worked from an antique originally published in the 1860,s by Archibold Fullarton & Company

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Old Map of Birmingham 1832 by James Drake

Old Map of Birmingham 1832 by James Drake
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Background imageBirmingham Collection: The Tripe House at Digbeth and a House on Bull Street Birmingham 1830

The Tripe House at Digbeth and a House on Bull Street Birmingham 1830
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Background imageBirmingham Collection: View on Bull Street Birmingham, corner of Crooked Lane 1830

View on Bull Street Birmingham, corner of Crooked Lane 1830
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Background imageBirmingham Collection: Old Map of Aston Manor near Birmingham 1796

Old Map of Aston Manor near Birmingham 1796
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Background imageBirmingham Collection: The Warley Water Tower, Smethwick, West Midlands, England

The Warley Water Tower, Smethwick, West Midlands, England. Now unused apart from serving as a mast for mobile phone transmitters. The Times Date: 1987

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Autosport Show

Autosport Show
Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X Autosport Show, NEC, Birmingham, England, 10 January 2008

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Autosport International Show

Autosport International Show
A promo girl. Autosport International Show, Day 3, NEC, Birmingham, 13 January 2007 DIGITAL IMAGE

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Skyline Earth Tone 2 14

Skyline Earth Tone 2 14
Emiliano Deificus

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Black Skyline 14

Black Skyline 14
Emiliano Deificus

Background imageBirmingham Collection: 1 Maps 20

1 Maps 20
Emiliano Deificus

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Autosport Show

Autosport Show
Tech Art stand. Autosport Show, NEC, Birmingham, England, 12 January 2008

Background imageBirmingham Collection: International Formula 3000 Championship

International Formula 3000 Championship
Cor Euser (NED) Madgwick International Reynard 88D retired from the race on lap 30 with a broken driveshaft. International Formula 3000 Championship, Rd 8, Birmingham Superprix

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Autosport Show

Autosport Show
Chris Walker (GBR) British Superbike rider. Autosport Show, NEC, Birmingham, England, 11 January 2008

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Autosport Show

Autosport Show
The Richard Burns Foundation stand. Autosport Show, NEC, Birmingham, England, 12 January 2008

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Autosport Show

Autosport Show
The BTCC display. Autosport Show, NEC, Birmingham, England, 10 January 2008

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Autosport International Show 2006

Autosport International Show 2006
Girls at the show. Autosport International Show 2006, NEC Birmingham, England 12-15 January 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Autosport Show

Autosport Show
The Superleague Formula stand. Autosport Show, NEC, Birmingham, England, 13 January 2008

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Autosport International Show

Autosport International Show
R-L: SEAT team mates Darren Turner (GBR) and Jason Plato (GBR) race each other on a computer game. Autosport International Show, Day 2, NEC, Birmingham, 11 January 2007 DIGITAL IMAGE

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Autosport Show

Autosport Show
Colin McRae tribute display. Autosport Show, NEC, Birmingham, England, 10 January 2008

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Autosport Show

Autosport Show
The Subaru Impreza WRX STi Type UK Autosport Show, NEC, Birmingham, England, 11 January 2008

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Autosport Show

Autosport Show
The Sepang circuit display. Autosport Show, NEC, Birmingham, England, 10 January 2008

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Autosport International Show 2006

Autosport International Show 2006
The Coys cars for auction. Autosport International Show 2006, NEC Birmingham, England 12-15 January 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

Background imageBirmingham Collection: The statue of Matthew Boulton, James Watt and William Murdoch known as The Golden Boys

The statue of Matthew Boulton, James Watt and William Murdoch known as The Golden Boys, Centenary Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Grand-Am Rolex Sportscar Series

Grand-Am Rolex Sportscar Series
Rolex, Portrait, Grand-Am, Grandam, Grand American, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, Alabama, USA, dal0822jy15

Background imageBirmingham Collection: International Formula 3000 Championship, Rd8, Birmingham Superprix, Birmingham Street Circuit

International Formula 3000 Championship, Rd8, Birmingham Superprix, Birmingham Street Circuit, Birmingham, England
Mario Hytten (SUI) Ralt RT20/86 at International Formula 3000 Championship, Rd8, Birmingham Superprix, Birmingham Street Circuit, Birmingham, England, 31 August 1987

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Bullring shopping centre

Bullring shopping centre
Dr. Roland Shainidze

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Lucas On The Streets Sports Spectacular, Birmingham, England, 12 October 1980

Lucas On The Streets Sports Spectacular, Birmingham, England, 12 October 1980
Juan Manuel Fangio (ARG). Lucas On The Streets Sports Spectacular, Birmingham, England, 12 October 1980

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Birmingham Town Hall, Roman Revival civic architecture, 19th century (postcard)

Birmingham Town Hall, Roman Revival civic architecture, 19th century (postcard)
3793835 Birmingham Town Hall, Roman Revival civic architecture, 19th century (postcard); (add.info.: Birmingham Town Hall, Roman Revival civic architecture. Postcard); Lebrecht History

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Air Rifles Ancient and Modern

Air Rifles Ancient and Modern, The Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited Date: circa 1910

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Billboard advertisement - Surf Washing Powder

Billboard advertisement - Surf Washing Powder
Billboard advertisement on Navigation Street, Birmingham, 12th August 1954 - Surf Washing Powder - Boils Spotless. 1954

Background imageBirmingham Collection: White Dorking fowl

White Dorking fowl, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by Miss Fairhurst and first prize winner at Colchester 1873

Background imageBirmingham Collection: White-crested black Polish chickens

White-crested black Polish chickens, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by P. Unsworth and winners of numerous cups and prizes

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Malay cock and hen

Malay cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, Rev. A.C. Brookes pair, prizes at Crystal Palace and Birmingham 1871, Dublin 1872

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Dark Brahma cockerel

Dark Brahma cockerel, Gallus gallus domesticus, Lady Gwydyrs Sultan, cup at Middleton 1871, winner at Crystal Palace, Birmingham, Bristol

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Old View of Birmingham from Dugdales Warwickshire

Old View of Birmingham from Dugdales Warwickshire. 1656

Background imageBirmingham Collection: J Lancaster & Son, Colmore Row, Birmingham

J Lancaster & Son, Colmore Row, Birmingham
J Lancaster & Son, Cameras, Photographic and Scientific Equipment, Colmore Row, Birmingham. circa 1900

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Early telephones, Verity Electrical Supplies

Early telephones, Verity Electrical Supplies
Early telephones from Verity Electrical Supplies, Aston, Birmingham. 1903

Background imageBirmingham Collection: £100 for online and £150 for print Women at work in the Birmingham Post

£100 for online and £150 for print Women at work in the Birmingham Post
£ 100 for online and £ 150 for print Women at work in the Birmingham Post and Mail advertisement Hall. Circa 1965

Background imageBirmingham Collection: £100 for online and £150 for print The Birmingham Post

£100 for online and £150 for print The Birmingham Post
£ 100 for online and £ 150 for print The Birmingham Post and Mail advertisement Hall. Circa 1965

Background imageBirmingham Collection: View of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction

View of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction. Birmingham, West Midlands. 13th May 1992

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Spaghetti Junction came through its first major test. Drivers in the spring Bank Holiday

Spaghetti Junction came through its first major test. Drivers in the spring Bank Holiday rush coped well with the 8 million roads and fly-overs in the centre of Birmingham. 27th May 1972

Background imageBirmingham Collection: The opening of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction

The opening of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction. 24th May 1972

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon and Antony Armstrong-Jones

Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon and Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon open the new Birmingham Post & Mail offices. 26th October 1965

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Signs and barriers are being placed at access points on the Gravelly Hill interchange to

Signs and barriers are being placed at access points on the Gravelly Hill interchange to prevent unauthorised use of the motorway. 24th September 1971

Background imageBirmingham Collection: The M6 interchange at Gravelly Hill under construction, also known as Spaghetti Junction

The M6 interchange at Gravelly Hill under construction, also known as Spaghetti Junction. Birmingham, West Midlands. 4th February 1971

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Broad Street, Birmingham. 28th March 1972

Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Broad Street, Birmingham. 28th March 1972

Background imageBirmingham Collection: Jimmy Moran, aged 23 years, from Redditch, will be boxing in the George Wimpey Senior ABA

Jimmy Moran, aged 23 years, from Redditch, will be boxing in the George Wimpey Senior ABA Boxing Championships. He is a member of the Longbridge Boxing Club at the Longbridge Sports & Soc Club




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"Birmingham: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Resilience" Discover the vibrant city of Birmingham, where history intertwines with modernity. From the iconic Spaghetti Junction to the vintage charm of an old map by John Tallis in 1851, this city is a treasure trove waiting to be explored. As you stroll through its streets, you'll come across a poster advertising Bernard Weatherill Ltd. , reminding us of Birmingham's rich industrial heritage. The Postcode District Map sheet 2 South East England and Midlands showcases how this city connects people from all walks of life. Reflecting on its past struggles for civil rights, we remember the Youth Mass Demonstration in Birmingham, Alabama during spring 1963. A powerful image emerges - a police dog attacking a young black man - serving as a reminder that progress often comes at great cost. But amidst these historical moments lies beauty and tranquility. Narrow boats and barges moored at Gas Street Canal Basin create picturesque scenes in the heart of Birmingham. Sutton Park's entrance beckons nature enthusiasts to explore its vast landscapes in Sutton Coldfield. The aftermath and reportage surrounding The Great Train Robbery in 1963 remind us that even within adversity, communities unite to rebuild stronger than before. This resilience echoes throughout Birmingham's streets today. Birmingham New Street stands tall as a bustling hub connecting people near and far while Selfridges at Bullring Shopping Centre offers retail therapy like no other. It symbolizes how this city embraces both tradition and innovation seamlessly. From an enchanting Conjectural Picture Map showcasing what Birmingham looked like in 1730 to the futuristic architecture seen today; it is evident that this city has always been ahead of its time. So come immerse yourself in the diverse tapestry that is Birmingham – where ancient maps meet contemporary landmarks; where stories are etched into every corner; where cultures collide harmoniously under one roof. Experience the magic of this city, where history is celebrated and the future awaits.